Nonimmigrant Visa Information

Important!  Apply Early:  At Least Six (6) Weeks  Before Travel Date

Interest in travel to America continues to grow, and we expect an extraordinary peak application period this summer. We look forward to welcoming qualified visitors to our country for tourism, business, study, cultural and other purposes. As you plan for your trips to the United States, we encourage you to plan ahead to allow us enough time to process your visa before your trip. This summer, we recommend that travelers make their appointments early and interview at least six to eight weeks before they plan to travel. This will ensure that we have plenty of time to conduct your interview, review your application, and determine whether we can issue a visa. Thank you for your cooperation, and for your interest in visiting our country.

We strongly encourage students to contact the Visa Information Call Center immediately at 4008-872-333 (calling within China) or (86-21) 3881-4611 (either calling from China or from overseas) to book an appointment on a first-come, first-served basis. Students who cannot get an appointment 6-8 weeks before their program start date should send a fax to (86-24) 2323-1465 to request an earlier interview appointment.  (You can track visa wait times at http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/wait/tempvisitors_wait.php).  Click on the following link for more information on how to make an appointment. http://shenyang.usconsulate.gov/visa/how2.html

General Information

Nonimmigrant Visas (NIV) are for non-American citizens and non-legal-permanent residents who plan to travel to the U.S. temporarily for business, education or tourism.

The Consulate processes nonimmigrant visas for applicants who normally reside in Liaoning, Jilin and Heilongjiang. Applications for nonimmigrant visas to the U.S. are reviewed at the Consulate Monday-Friday from 8:00am-1:00pm, except U.S. and Chinese holidays.

• How to make an appointment
• Visa Application Fee
• Application Requirements
• What type of visa do I need?
• Visa Processing Time (Pass back) Information
• Information for People who have previously been issued a US Visa (Drop Box Service)
• The Interview
• Advice for U.S. Companies and Businesses regarding Nonimmigrant Visas
• “Visa Inquiry Hour” for American Citizens
• Can I accompany a visa applicant to his/her interview?
• Reconsideration of visa refusals
• Complaint
• Important Updates
• Resume Template

 

Contact Information

No.52, 14 Wei Road, Heping District,
Shenyang, Liaoning Province. 110003
TEL:(86-24) 2322-1198
FAX:(86-24) 2323-1465
EMAIL: ShenyangNIV@state.gov

Visa Appointments

To make a nonimmigrant visa appointment from within China, please call the Visa Information Call Center at 4008-872-333, or call local Shanghai number (021) 3881-4611. To make an appointment from within the United States, please call the Visa Information Call Center at (86-21) 3881-4611. More information about the Visa Information Call Center.

Average Appointment Wait Time

Click the following links to check the average visa appointment wait time.

• Visitor (B1/B2) Visa
  
• Student (F, M) or Exchange Visitor (J) Visa
  
• All Other Nonimmigrant Visas
  

Note: All applicants should be aware that the times given above are AVERAGES, and that the processing times of a specific case can vary due to individual circumstances and other special requirements.

Security Regulation of the US Consulate General in Shenyang No electronic and metal items are allowed to be brought into the Consulate compound, Such as knives, cigarettes, lighters, laptops, PDAs, cell phones and cameras, etc. Any luggage and bags are not allowed to be brought into the Consulate. No food and drinks are allowed to be brought into the Consulate.