Phone Number: |
(020) 8121-7733 (within China)
(86)(20)8121-7733 (from the United States dial 011 first).
Fax number: (86-20) 8121-9001
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E-Mail: |
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Address: |
Guangzhou (GUZ)
5/F Tian Yu Garden (II Phase)
136-142 Lin He Zhong Lu
Tianhe District, Guangzhou |
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Working Hours: |
The office is open to the public from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you need ACS, you must make appointment - see http://guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn/appointment_system_for_american_citizens_services030708.html for info and appointment seting system. |
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Best Contact Method: |
http://www.usembassy-china.org.cn/guangzhou/iv/email.html |
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Approx Waiting Time for Interview After Consulate Recieves
NVC Package: |
1 month to 4 months, depending on how it was shipped over, and IF is CR-1 or K-1.
NVC Electronic Processing for Guangzhou IV - http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Electronic_Processing |
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Issues Packet 3? |
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Packet 3 Contains: |
see http://guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn/forms_and_packets.htm for current list. |
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Issues Packet 4? |
Yes |
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Packet 4 Contents (if known): |
see http://guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn/forms_and_packets.htm for current list |
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Forms to Consulate? |
see http://guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn/forms_and_packets.htm for current list |
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Other Forms (if any)? |
Packet 3 Supplement for NVC Processing for all I-130 petitions - see http://travel.state.gov/pdf/pk3_supplements/GUZ-SUP-MULT-0004-0904.pdf |
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Direct Consular Filing Offered? |
Yes |
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If DCF Allowed: For all or only US citizen lawfully resident in country?
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Residents Only |
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Can fiance(e)/spouse attend interview? |
No |
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Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"? |
Ahead of Time |
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Did embassy schedule interview or could you walk-in? |
Scheduled Ahead of Time |
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Visa issued same day? |
No |
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If not what's the waiting period? |
2 to 7 Days |
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Is the Medical exam same day as interview? |
No |
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Cost of Medical Exam? |
800 RMB |
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List of doctors? |
http://www.usembassy-china.org.cn/guangzhou/iv/ptr/medicalexam.html
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How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical? |
2 |
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How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview? |
4 |
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Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview? |
4 hours |
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Vaccination requirements? |
Varies by age and Visa Type. |
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Cheap and good hotels near the Consulate? |
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Additional Info? |
K1 Visa Processing in Guangzhou
The U.S. Consulate General in Guangzhou will notify the applicant when the approved petition is received and mail the applicant an instruction packet including biographical data forms (DS-230 and OF-169). This packet also includes a list of specified branches of the CITIC Industrial Bank where applicants can pay for the RMB830.00 processing fee prior to the interview.
A fiance(e) visa applicant is an intending immigrant and, therefore, must meet documentary requirements similar to the requirements of an immigrant visa applicant.
After we finish initial background clearances for the case, we mail the applicant an appointment packet of interview-related information. This packet includes an invitation to the interview, required medical forms and contact data for specific hospitals approved to conduct medical checks.
The U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou handles thousands of cases every month. Hence, you can expect five months between the time we receive the applicant's DS-230 part one and OF-169 forms and the time an interview is scheduled.
During the interview, it is the applicant’s responsibility to provide information to show a bona-fide relationship with the petitioner. The adjudicating officer uses the interview as well as the information brought by the applicant to make a decision. If the visa is denied, the applicant will have an opportunity to provide further evidence of the relationship.
If the visa is approved, expect a 2 to 14 day wait, is delivered to postal address via EMS. The visa will be normally valid for half a year.
If you have further questions, contact the Guangzhou Immigrant Visa Unit at http://www.usembassy-china.org.cn/guangzhou/iv/email.html.
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