Frequently Asked Questions

Life Act Visas FAQ's

What documents will be in the instruction packet for K3 category visas?

The Instruction packet in Guangzhou includes:

1. Instruction packet (Packet 3) letter in English
2. Instruction packet (Packet 3) letter in Chinese
3. Application for immigrant visa and alien registration (DS-230 part I)
4. Instructions for immigrant visa applicants (OF-169)
5. Notice to all nonimmigrant visa applicants (list of CITIC Bank)
6. Evidence which may be presented to meet the public charge provisions of the law (OF-167)

The Appointment packet includes:

1. Appointment letter (packet 4) in English
2. Letter to K3/K4 applicants
3. New Requirement for Nonimmigrant Visa Application Photos
4. Family composition sheet (GIV-24)
5. Medical examination instructions (GIV-8)
6. Medical examination for immigrant or refugee applicant (DS-2053)
7. Chest X-ray and classification worksheet (DS-3024)
8. Vaccination documentation worksheet (DS-3025)
9. Medical history and physical examination worksheet (DS-3026)
10. Nonimmigrant visa application (DS-156) and nonimmigrant visa application for applicants 16 years and older (DS-157) (two sets)

What documents will be in the instruction packet for V category visas?

The Instruction packet includes:

1. Instruction packet (Packet 3) letter in English
2. Instruction packet (Packet 3) letter in Chinese
3. Instruction packet (Packet 3) supplemental information sheet
4. Instructions for V visa application
5. Evidence which may be presented to meet the public charge provisions of the law (OF-167)
6. Application for immigrant visa and alien registration (DS-230 part I)
7. Instructions for immigrant visa applicants (OF-169)
8. Important notice in Chinese (for photograph specifications)
9. Notice to all nonimmigrant visa applicants (list of CITIC Bank)
10. Family composition sheet (GIV-24)
11. Medical examination instructions (GIV-8)
12. Medical examination for immigrant or refugee applicant (DS-2053)
13. Chest X-ray and classification worksheet (DS-3024)
14. Vaccination documentation worksheet (DS-3025)
15. Medical history and physical examination worksheet (DS-3026)
16. Nonimmigrant visa application (DS-156) and nonimmigrant visa application for applicants 16 years and older (DS-157) (two sets)
17. Nonimmigrant V visa application (DS-3052)
     

I'm a K-3 visa applicant, what documents should I bring to the visa interview?

The applicant should bring the following original documents:

• Forms in the appointment packet
• Chinese passport
• Application fee receipt
• Four visa photos sticking to forms DS-156
• Notarial birth certificate
• Notarial marital status certificate. If divorced before, previous divorce certificates for each marriage are required. If any child from previous marriage will also apply for visa, a divorce decree showing the child's custody is needed.
• Notarial police certificates are required from each visa applicant aged 16 or over issued by his/her local municipal notary office where he/she has resided for at least six months since attaining the age of sixteen. Police certificates are also required from all other countries where the applicant has resided for at least one year.
• Medical report
• Affidavit of Support - I-134 and a copy of the most recent year tax returns from the petitioner, if any.
• Relationship evidence, such as correspondence, photos taken together to prove the claimed relationship to the petitioner
• Translations: Police certificates from other countries not in English, or in the official language of the country must be accompanied by certified English translations. Translations must be certified by a competent translator and sworn to before a notary public.

What's the period of validity for medical reports and notarial certificates?

Notarial birth certificates, marriage certificates and divorce certificates have unlimited validity. Medical reports, notarial single certificates and police certificates are good for one year from the date of issuance.

My visa application was denied. Where, when and how do I submit additional required documents?

Applicants asked to submit additional materials for their immigrant visa will need to schedule an appointment. Please call the U.S. Visa Information Center at 4008-872-333 within China or 86-21-3881-4611 from other countries, from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. (Monday - Friday) and 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. (Saturday) for an appointment. Applicants must provide: names in Chinese characters and pin yin, case number, ID card number, passport number, phone number, and date of birth. There is a charge to access the Visa Information Center. Prices are 54 RMB for 12 minutes or 36 RMB for 8 minutes. The Visa Information Center charge may be paid at any CITIC Bank office or on the Internet at https://www.usavisainformation.com.cn/eng/index.aspx. Once the charge is paid, you will be given a PIN number that must be given to the Visa Information Center when you call to verify the payment. The U.S. Visa Information Call Center currently can assist callers in Mandarin, Cantonese, Taishanese, Fuzhou dialect, and English.

Please read the refusal sheet (blue sheet) for specific instructions.

Re-payment of the IV processing fee is required if evidence to overcome a refusal, i.e. 221(g), 212(a)(4), is not made within one year of the date of last refusal; this fee will be collected for all cases in which the delay is not due to US Government processing.

 

What should I do if I am asked to perform a DNA test?

At your visa interview, the Consulate may require that you take a DNA test to establish your claimed biological relationship. At that time, we will provide you this notice.