According to China Youth Daily, the U.S. Embassy in China issued an announcement regarding the existence of U.S. non-immigrant visa processing procedures"The ten most common misunderstandings" were explained and explained, and reiterated that Chinese students are welcome.
Regarding the widely circulated statement on the Internet that “visa officers can only issue a certain number of visas every day”, the U.S. Embassy’s explanation is that the number of visa applications processed by consular officers every day mainly depends on how much time is available every day and the specific circumstances of each case. There are no limits on the number of visas issued or refused, or on the number of visas issued or refused for each type of visa. There are no quotas for consular officers to interview, issue and deny visas of all types.
About visa to the United StatesThe second misunderstandingIt means "the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in China only issue a certain number of visas every year." The announcement stated that consular officers issue visas mainly based on whether the applicant meets the visa criteria. Neither Washington nor the local embassy places any quantitative limits on the issuance or denial of visas. The number of student visas issued by the U.S. Embassy in China has increased in recent years. After going throughAfter the number of student visas dropped in 2001 and 2002, the U.S. Embassy in China issued more than 6,000 student (F1) and exchange scholar (J1) visas to Chinese citizens in 2003, more than 10,000 in 2004, and more than 9,000 student and exchange scholar visas in the first eight months of 2005.
The announcement issued by the U.S. Embassy in China also emphasized that foreign students are very welcome.Figures from 2003 to 2004 show that there were about 500,000 foreign students studying in American universities, of which 10.8% were Chinese students. Currently, India has the largest number of international students in the United States, but between 1988 and 1993, Chinese students ranked first.
Misunderstanding 3Many potential international students think that they may not study in the United States because compared to other places, the United States is still less welcoming to international students. In response, the U.S. Embassy said that sinceSince 2003, the number of student visas issued by the U.S. Embassy in China has increased every year.
Misunderstanding 4It is a rumor widely circulated on the Internet that if you have family members in the United States, you cannot get a visa. In fact, this is not US policy. Whether a student visa applicant can obtain a visa mainly depends on whether his or her student status is valid, whether the subject of study is valid, whether there are sufficient funds to pay for the study fees, and whether they have a plan to return to their country after completing their studies.
Misunderstanding 5The more stable the relationship between China and the United States, the more student visas will be issued. In fact, this is not the case. The student visa is based onIssued by the Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1954 as a set of legal provisions. The U.S. State Department will not adjust its visa policy to suit the political trends in the bilateral relationship between the two countries.
In addition, there are various theories circulating about non-immigrant visas to the United States. For example, if you have been rejected once, the visa officer will simply reject your application without looking at any of your materials when you apply again; it is easier to apply for a student visa to study for a master's degree, and it is easier to provide proof of funds for a master's degree than for a Ph.D.; go to Harvard or other prestigious universities, orVisa for studying in 10 larger state institutions is easy to get approved; to obtain a US visa, you must study science (or business), or have a scholarship; the procedure for applying for a student visa is too long and cumbersome. The U.S. Embassy’s announcements refuted this one by one.
According to the results of a recent survey, among the student visas issued by the U.S. Embassy in China,35% go to the United States to study "hard science subjects" such as engineering, mathematics, and biochemistry. 24% of students study business, economics, accounting and statistics. 10% of students study computer science and related disciplines, and 7% of visas are issued to students studying political science, international relations, journalism and related social sciences in the United States. More and more students studying film, design, applied arts, and drama in the United States are obtaining visas. There are also many Chinese students who come to the United States to study development economics, public administration, and law by participating in the Master of Laws program. According to a recent survey by consular officials of the U.S. Embassy, 66% of Chinese students who successfully obtained U.S. visas were fully funded by the universities that admitted them, 14% were self-funded, and 20% paid their tuition in the form of half scholarship and half self-funded.
In addition, a report released not long ago by the American Graduate Council shows that the United StatesThe enrollment rate of foreign graduate students increased in 2005, and the growth of Chinese students was "eye-catching".
