Non-Immigrant Visas

Expedited Visa Interview Requests

Applicants who for special or humanitarian reasons need to request an earlier interview than is currently available through the Visa Call Center can request an expedited visa interview by fax. They must provide their current visa appointment date and time, information about the traveler(s) (including his or her name(s), date of birth, if they have ever received or requested a visa before) a detailed description of the need for an expedited interview and their contact information. This should be faxed to the Non-Immigrant Visa Unit Chief, at 86-20-3884-4424.  You can also submit your request through our web site here.

Generally, only requests falling into the following categories will be considered for an expedited interview.

• Humanitarian request for immediate family members traveling to meet and assist a seriously ill relative or to assist with a family emergency.
• First time students who have not been refused a visa in the current academic year whose classes will start before their current visa interview date.
• Business travelers who are attending specific meetings at the written request of an American company, who are not traveling for general purposes or for mixed meeting and pleasure purposes.

The non-immigrant visa unit will contact the traveler to confirm a new interview date within 24 hours if it is possible. Please note that an expedited interview is not a guaranty of a visa issuance. Visa applicants must still meet all the requirements of United States laws and regulations to receive a visa.”