U.S. Consulate Guangzhou Web Chat

Join American officers for a live web chat that explains Consulate operations and public programs. This is an opportunity for you to directly interact with American officers on various issues. Please check periodically to find out what topics we are discussing.

Announcement

Title:  Coming to America: How to come to study or research at a U.S. academic institution, visit the family, or just roll the dice on the Vegas strip.

Date and time: September 16, 2008   3:30pm – 5pm

Presenter: Visa Officer:  William Couch
                Visa Officer:  Anjalina Sen

Web Chat Description:  Vice-Consuls Couch and Sen will answer questions about the non-immigrant visa process, including but not limited to: how to apply, where to find information, how to prepare, criteria that applicants must meet, and avoiding common traps such as taking bad advice from visa brokers.  The Vice- Consuls will also answer specific questions prospective students have about F and J visas. 

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rules

1. Participants can start submitting questions as soon as the room is open.
2. Participants can take part in this web chat without having an account.
3. This web chat will be conducted in English. However, you are welcome to submit your questions in Chinese too.
   
   

  

How to Enter the Chat Room

We are temporarily using a login page with Chinese instructions. The following steps help you easily access the chat room that has English and Chinese instructions.

Step 1: Make sure you choose the first option on the left of "Enter As Guest". (Default)

Step 2: Enter your preferred screen name in the text box. You can use any screen name you want.

Step 3: Click the "Enter Chatroom" button.

Please see an example below:

webchat transcripts

Come to America - How to come to study or research at a U.S. academic institution, visit the family, or just roll the dice on the Vegas strip         (9/16/08)

Emergency Preparedness - What You Need to Know To Be Ready For Anything      (8/18/08)

Overseas Voting Assistance in South China                    (7/10/08)

Student Visas: Fact and Fiction                                   (6/12/08)

New MOU on Chinese Group Leisure Travel to the U.S.     (5/30/08)