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Last time's paperwork went smoothly, so I'm basing Jodi's fourth application off of the last time's notes.

Actually, NO. This time Jodi qualifies for the Frequent Traveler Program because her third US visa expired on 2010-10-13, and now it's only 2011-08, less than twelve months later. This is good because she doesn't need to go to the consulate for an interview during her 坐月子 month-and-a-half. Skip down to the bottom of this page for details.

Step 1: Application Fee

Pay fee at designated CITIC bank branch. Bring passport when making the payment.

Current fee is:
$140 (RMB 938)

Nearest CITIC bank is:
Never mind.

http://shanghai.usembassy-china.org.cn/visacallcenter.html

The Visa Information Call Center can be reached by dialing 4008-872-333 (China only) or by dialing 86-21-3881-4611 (local Shanghai number).

To make the appointment, you must provide your name, date of birth, passport number, visa class, and prior refusal status.

Appointment made for Oct 14, 2009, 9am.

Last time the interviewer said he preferred to see originals, so no copies this time where possible. Put everything in a clearbook (bought).

1. Proof of Ties to China Proof of economic, social, family, or other commitments that will help demonstrate your intent to return to China after a temporary stay in the U.S.

- Letter of proof of employment, copy of contract.
- Rental contract.
- Copies of visas from my passport.
- Documents related to Jodi's ongoing studies
- Documents related to my ongoing studies
- Letter from parents in Hunan
- Pictures of us together, our life here

    • family photo

    • with parents in Hunan

    • with friends for Maryann's birthday party

2. Invitation Letter If you are invited to visit someone in the United States, it might be helpful to provide information about who is inviting you, purpose of travel, and planned itinerary or schedule

- Letter from mom and dad naming the above items, and promising to support us financially.
- Bank statement from CEFCU showing financial support

3. Proof of Finances Proof that you can support yourself during your entire stay in the U.S. without working.

- Copies of bank statements (ICBC, Sinopac).

4. If Traveling for Business Please consider bringing specific information about where you will go, who you will meet, what you will discuss, and what products you plan to buy in the United States

- Mock-up of "travel" itinerary, statement of intent

5. If Going to Visit Family You should provide proof that you have a genuine, ongoing relationship with the person inviting you, and you should consider providing information about their immigration status in the U.S.

- Pictures of me and Jodi with fam in US and China (wedding).
- Marriage certificate booklets (2).
- Translated notary-signed marriage certificate.
- Pictures of two previous trips to USA

☑ = done

Print out table of contents
Make page number stickers and add to book

HOME
☑ Rental contract.
☑ Marriage certificate booklets (2).
☑ Translated notary-signed marriage certificate.
- Letter from mom and dad naming the above items, and promising to support us financially. (requested; on its way)
- Letter from Ani and Brian naming the above items, and promising to support us financially. (requested; on its way)
- Bank statement from CEFCU (color print after September 31st e-statement)

COMPUTER
- Pictures of us together, our life here
family photo
with parents in Hunan
with friends for Maryann's birthday party
- Pictures of me and Jodi with fam in US, and China (dating, wedding, honeymoon, Charlotte visit US, mom visit China).

JODI
- Documents related to Jodi's ongoing studies
- Letter from parents (signed by mom)

SCHOOL
- Mock-up of "travel" itinerary, statement of intent (print)
- Letter of proof of employment, copy of contract. (flora)
- Copies of visas from my passport. (photocopy)
- Documents related to my ongoing studies (OU folder)
- Copies of bank statements (update & photocopy ICBC after Oct 1st paycheck, print in color Sinopac before wire-transfer).

Frequent Traveler Program

中信银行“代传递”服务

Fee:

  • Application $140 (RMB 938) (same as applying normally)

  • Processing RMB 120

  • TOTAL RMB 1058

Bring to the CITIC Branch at 1168 Nanjing West Road (across the street, west, from US Visa Processing Center):