An American friend invited my friend to travel to the United States for two months. How can I apply for a visa to increase my chances of traveling? My friend has no fixed job, no savings, and is unma

An American friend invited my friend to travel to the United States for two months. How can I apply for a visa to increase my chances of traveling? My friend has no fixed job, no savings, and is unmarried.

1. Business and tourist visa

B1 visa is issued to applicants who come to the United States to engage in short-term business activities, including negotiating and signing contracts, participating in exhibitions or conferences, short-term training, or working with suppliers Negotiate business with suppliers or customers, etc. B2 visas are issued to applicants for travel to the United States, including sightseeing, visiting relatives and friends, and medical treatment. Holders of B1 and B2 visas cannot be employed in the United States. Applicants for B1 and B2 visas must be able to demonstrate that their intention is to enter the United States temporarily for the sole purpose of tourism and/or short-term business activities. Applicants must also prove that they have sufficient funds to pay for their stay in the United States, and that they have strong social, economic and other ties in their home country to compel them to return as scheduled after a short-term, legal visit to the United States.

2. Group leisure travel

3. Student visa (F and M visa)

U.S. immigration law provides two types of non-travel visas for students studying in the United States. Immigrant visa categories. The "F" visa is issued to international students who come to the United States for academic study, while the "M" visa is issued to international students who come to the United States for non-academic or vocational study. To obtain a student visa, applicants must first apply to and be accepted by a U.S. school. When you are admitted, the school will issue you an I-20 or I-20M form. You must present this form when you come to apply for a visa. Applicants applying for a study visa in the United States must first prove their ability to be a full-time student in the United States. Applicants must also demonstrate that their sole purpose of entering the United States and staying temporarily is to complete their studies at an established academic institution. In addition, applicants must demonstrate their ability to pay for tuition and living expenses while attending school.

4. Exchange Visitor Visa (J Visa)

The "J" Exchange Visitor Visa is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge and technology among people in the fields of education, arts and sciences. Participants include students from universities, middle schools and primary schools; personnel participating in on-the-job training in companies, institutions and offices; teachers from primary schools, middle schools and professional and technical schools; professors who teach or engage in research in higher education institutions; professional Scholars engaged in research, personnel who go to medical or related institutions for professional training, and internationally renowned visiting scholars who go to the United States to engage in the following activities: travel, observation, consultation, research, training, sharing or demonstration of professional knowledge or skills, participation in organized Person-to-person exchange program. J1 and J2 visa applicants can be issued a visa at any time before the start of their exchange program, so the embassy recommends that J visa applicants apply as early as possible to allow sufficient time for the necessary visa processing. However, exchange visitor visa holders can only enter the United States 30 days or less before the initial date of the project. Applicants who return to the United States to continue the same exchange program are not subject to this restriction.

5. Short-term work visas (H, L, O and P visas)

H, L, O and P visas are issued to applicants who come to the United States for short-term work. These types of visas require U.S. companies or other institutions that intend to hire applicants to first submit an application to hire foreign employees at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). If the application is approved, the hiring company will be issued Form I-797 and the applicant can then apply for a visa. Please click here to view the specific procedures for submitting an application. H Visa: The H visa is issued to applicants who want to work in the United States for a short period of time. Most short-term work visas are valid for three months and have a limit of two entries. After the short-term work visa application is approved, Chinese applicants do not need to pay the visa issuance fee. However, applicants from certain other countries may be required to pay a visa issuance fee depending on the applicant's nationality. L visa: The L visa is issued to people who are assigned by their Chinese companies to work in U.S. branches or joint ventures. Applicants must hold a manager-level position or have specialized knowledge in the United States and have worked continuously for the same employer or company for at least one year in the three years prior to applying for the visa. Most L visas are valid for multiple entries within one year or two years, and their validity period depends on the work period specified in the applicant's work permit approval letter. If the visa application is approved, each Chinese L visa applicant must pay a visa issuance fee of US$120 at the time of the visa interview. If an L1 visa applicant comes to the United States with two family members, and the family members apply for an L2 visa, then the three of them must pay a visa issuance fee of ***$360. Applicants who come to apply for a "Blanket L-1" visa with a "Multinational Company Collective Work Permit" must also pay an "anti-counterfeiting detection fee" of US$500 during the interview. “Blanket L-1” applicants do not need to pay an additional $120 visa issuance fee, but their family members do. Taking the above family as an example, if the main applicant applies for a "Blanket L-1" visa, the total fee that the three of them should pay is US$740 (this fee is not a visa application fee, but is required to be paid in addition to the visa application fee). cost). O or P visa: These two visas are issued to entertainers with special skills or professionals in certain industries who come to the United States to perform, teach, or participate in cultural exchange activities. The applicant's employer in China and the host party in the United States must contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to learn how to submit the above two types of job applications for the applicant.

For more information about the Artistic Worker Visa and its work authorization, please click here or visit the USCIS webpage on short-term work authorization.

6. Family visas (F2, M2, J2, L2 and H4 visas)

To obtain a visa to live with a spouse or parents who are staying in the United States for a short period of time, the applicant must Can prove that they are the spouse or minor child of an F-1, J-1, M-1, H-1, H-2, or L-1 visa holder and are entering the United States solely to accompany the principal visa holder listed above The holder may go to the United States to reunite with him. Visa Sample

Please note that the visa officer conducting the interview may reconsider the visa validity period and number of entries listed below when reviewing individual applications. F-2 visa is issued to the family members of international students (F-1). The visa is valid for 12 months and the number of entries is multiple times. J-2 visas are issued to family members of exchange visitors (J-1). The visa is valid for 12 months and the number of entries is multiple. The M-2 visa is issued to the dependents of students (M-1) who are studying in vocational schools or other non-academic institutions. The visa is valid for 12 months and the number of entries is multiple. H-4 visa is issued to the family members of short-term workers (H) who come to the United States. The visa is valid for 3 months and the number of entries is once. The L-2 visa is issued to the dependents of an intra-national transferee (L) of a multinational company. Applicants who wish to obtain an L2 visa valid for two years and capable of multiple entries must pay a visa issuance fee of US$120 or the equivalent in RMB. If an L-2 visa applicant chooses a visa valid for three months and can enter once, he or she can be exempted from paying the visa issuance fee.

7. Media Worker Visa (I Visa)

The non-immigrant visa categories issued to news and broadcast media workers vary depending on the purpose of their visit to the United States. Category I Visa (Media Representative Visa): The I visa is issued to employees of magazines, newspapers, television and radio stations who travel to the United States for the purpose of on-site reporting. Applicants for this type of visa do not need to provide a work approval letter. B visa: Media representatives who attend conferences, purchase/sell media equipment or broadcast rights are generally considered ordinary business visitors and can visit the United States with a B visit visa. H, P, O, L, Q visas: Media representatives who come to the United States to participate in the production of artistic programs (requiring actors) should obtain approval from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) before applying for a visa. Depending on the circumstances, H or P type approval letters are usually issued for participation in such activities, but O, L and Q type approval letters are issued under certain special circumstances. Television, radio and film production companies would do well to hire a specialist lawyer from a law firm who has experience in media and can provide specific advice on the project being produced.

8. Transit visa (C visa)

All passengers traveling to other countries via the United States must apply for a transit visa (C visa) or tourist visa (B2 visa) before traveling ). Transit visas (Category C visas) are issued to foreign citizens who are transiting through the United States for immediate onward transfer to another country. In most cases, applicants who qualify for a transit visa also qualify for a B1/B2 visa (business and tourist visa) and can obtain a B1/B2 visa in lieu of a transit visa. Passengers with a valid B1/B2 visa do not need to apply for a transit visa if they need to transit through the United States. Citizens of countries covered by the Visa Waiver Program do not need to apply for a transit visa.

9. Other visa categories

Application steps

Starting from March 1, 2010, the U.S. Embassy in Beijing will require all visa applicants to use the new DS-160 online application form. Please follow the steps below to apply for a non-immigrant visa at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing: 1. Make an appointment for a visa interview 2. Pay the application fee 3. Prepare a photo that meets the requirements 4. Fill out the DS-160 visa application form online 5. Prepare Materials required for visa application 6. Come to the embassy for a visa interview 7. Apply for visa/passport return procedures through China Post

DS-160 Online Application Instructions

Please read carefully before filling out the form Explained below. 1. On the first page of the form, please select "Chinese" in the language window in the upper right corner. In this way, when you hover the mouse over each question in the English form, the form will automatically display the corresponding Chinese translation. 2. When you click the "Start Application" button to enter the next page, please select "Beijing, China" as your application place. 3. Please note: This form requires you to fill in your name in your native language. You can use Chinese characters to fill in your name. In addition, all content must be completed completely in English. 4. When filling out the form, please keep saving it to a USB flash drive or computer. After completing the form, please save it to a USB flash drive or CD for easy portability. 5. If you have gone by another name, select "Yes" when answering the question "Have you ever gone by another name?" and enter your first and last name. If your name consists of two Chinese characters, there must be a space between the two characters. 6. When selecting a travel purpose, F2, M2, J2, L2 and H4 applicants should select F1, M1, J1, L1 and H1 respectively according to the main applicant’s visa type.

7. If you have been to the United States before, please fill in your previous visa number in the designated place (red 8-digit number at the bottom right of the previous visa).