VisaDocuments
Last time was successful, although with a few hiccups. Better planning this time required in filling out documents.
https://evisaforms.state.gov/ds156.asp
(Guide: http://www.guowai.cn/bbs/viewthread.php?tid=63)
http://shanghai.usconsulate.gov/uploads/images/FauAiVoLVTjVKP4MNf3ngA/157.doc
http://shanghai.usconsulate.gov/uploads/images/2RWyRPiVme35S9QsnvQm5g/DS157English.pdf
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 (mine only).
- Copy of rental contract.
- Copies of bank statements (Zhaoshang, ICBC).
- Copies of visas from my passport showing an ongoing life in China.
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.
3. Proof of Finances Proof that you can support yourself during your entire stay in the U.S. without working.
- Copies of bank statements, Sinopac and CEFCU.
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.
- Copy of marriage licenses.
- Translated notary-signed marriage certificate.
- Pictures of the wedding and honeymoon.
Hints from Shanghai expat: don't mention marriage, if at all possible; act dismissive towards the possibility of living in the US; emphasize that you're going for the shopping, travel, etc.
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 (both me and Jodi).
X Copy of rental contract.
- Copies of bank statements (Jiaotong? Zhaoshang, ICBC).
X Copies of visas from my passport showing an ongoing life in China.
- Copy of wedding invitation
X Pictures of us together, with parents in Hunan.
- Letter from parents in Hunan
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.
3. Proof of Finances Proof that you can support yourself during your entire stay in the U.S. without working.
- Copies of bank statements, mine and Jodi's.
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
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.
X Pictures of me and Jodi, Jodi and mom/Ani.
X Copies of marriage certificate.
X Translated notary-signed marriage certificate.