{"nid":1643,"uuid":"718a1d1d-fef7-4ba8-9143-223010be58c0","vid":1654,"langcode":"en","type":"node:basic_page","uid":11866,"title":"Apply U.S. Visa","created":1483957134,"changed":1755662889,"promote":0,"sticky":0,"revision_default":1,"path":"\/apply-us-visa","metatag":[{"tag":"meta","attributes":{"name":"title","content":"Apply U.S. Visa | Amcham"}},{"tag":"meta","attributes":{"name":"description","content":"\u8bed\u8a00\uff1a\u4e2d\u6587Once your company\u0027s membership in the Corporate Visa Program (CVP) has been approved, you may begin submitting visa applications:For your direct-hire employees and their family members\u0027 business or non-business purpose. An employee\u0027s family members may also use the CVP, even if they will not be traveling together with the employee."}}],"body":"\u003Ch5 class=\u0022text-align-right\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.amcham-shanghai.org\/en\/shenqingmeiguoqianzheng\u0022\u003E\u8bed\u8a00\uff1a\u4e2d\u6587\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003EOnce your company\u0027s membership in the Corporate Visa Program (CVP) has been approved, you may begin submitting visa applications:\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003EFor your direct-hire employees and their family members\u0027 business or non-business purpose. An employee\u0027s family members may also use the CVP, even if they will not be traveling together with the employee. Employees and their family members may use the CVP to apply for any type of non-immigrant visa and for non-business purpose without company funding.\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStep 1 Fill in DS-160\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFill in the online electronic form DS-160 on the Consulate\u2019s website \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceac.state.gov\/genniv\u0022\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cu\u003Ehttps:\/\/ceac.state.gov\/genniv\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E.\u003C\/font\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003EPlease complete the following mandatory fields on the DS-160: Complete name in Chinese Characters, Complete name in tele-code, Education history, Travel history (last 5 years), Purpose and Date of Travel to the U.S., Work information (including monthly income in local currency), Social-medial accounts, etc. The application will be rejected without these required fields. Applicants are responsible for all information written on the DS-160 form.\u0026nbsp; It\u2019s advised to review DS-160 so that any omissions or inaccuracies can be corrected prior to the interview.\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStep 2 Pay Visa Application Fee\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGet a CGI reference number to pay visa application fee by sending an email to AmCham Shanghai CVP office\u003C\/strong\u003E at \u003C\/font\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:appointment@amcham-shanghai.org\u0022\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cu\u003Eappointment@amcham-shanghai.org\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E. (The email format can be downloaded at \u003C\/font\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/Emailformatdraft20131112_1.pdf\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u00228a21f3c4-b963-4cd8-86c0-5b102e1e2830\u0022 title=\u0022Emailformatdraft20131112.pdf\u0022\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cu\u003Ehere\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E)\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUse the reference number to pay the visa application fee at a CITIC Bank. Please well keep the visa application fee receipt. YOU DON NOT\u0026nbsp;NEED TO\u0026nbsp;RETURN TO THE WEBSITE\u0026nbsp;AND ENTER THE RECEIPT NUMBER\u0026nbsp;AFTER THE PAYMENT IS DONE.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003EApplication fee can be paid at all the CITIC Banks in Shanghai; for other cities, please contact \u003C\/font\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E95558\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E to check. And it may not be paid at the Consulate.\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStep 3 Prepare Necessary Documents\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrepare the necessary visa application documents according to a visa type. The core family members of CVP company\u2019s direct hired employees need to prepare some additional documents.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf there are any special circumstances surrounding the application, the CVP Signatory should address that in a referral letter as well.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVISA Type:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EB1\/B2 Visa - Visitor for Business and Pleasure\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003EOriginal private passport\u2014valid at least 6 months after the applicant\u2019s planned return to China; expired passports are also useful especially if containing expired visas\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003EOne hard copy of the current passport bio page\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003ETwo\u0026nbsp;2x2 Inches (51x51mm) in size photo taken in the last 6 months with white background-should be the same as that on the DS-160.\u0026nbsp;Please\u0026nbsp;do not wear eyeglasses.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003ETwo copies\u0026nbsp;of\u0026nbsp;confirmation page of DS-160\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca class=\u0022file file--mime-application-pdf file--application-pdf\u0022 href=\u0022\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/FTQ%202020-1_8.pdf\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u00223a332bdc-49e9-4abe-a91a-a9a09a41f522\u0022 title=\u0022FTQ 2020-1_8.pdf\u0022\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cu\u003EFrequent Traveler Questionnaires\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E* (Original form and one copy form) \u2014signed by CVP signatory\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003EThe applicant\u2019s current detailed resume\u2014work history must be in consistence, e.g. if an employee has two months\u2019 unemployment history, this should also documented in the resume. Resume Template for Visa application can be download at \u003C\/font\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/ResumeTemplateforVisaApplication09212012_3.pdf\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u0022985a52cb-0a56-4444-b77c-eb5523b16bb3\u0022 title=\u0022ResumeTemplateforVisaApplication09212012.pdf\u0022\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cu\u003Ehere\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E.\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003EDetailed (day by day) travel schedule\u2014no vague\/blur itinerary is accepted by the Consulate\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003ECopy of Invitation Letter \u2013not mandatory for Tourism visa application; please keep the original letter for interview\/going through the customs\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003EA visa application fee receipt number (one per applicant)\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003EA copy of residence permit for overseas applicant\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003ELabor Contract copy\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.amcham-shanghai.org\/en\/important-notice-0\u0022\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cu\u003EImportant Notice\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EL\/H Visa- Petition Based Temporary Workers\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003EOriginal private passport\u2014valid at least 6 months after the applicant\u2019s planned return to China; expired passports are also useful especially if containing expired visas\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003EOne hard copy of the current passport bio page\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003ETwo\u0026nbsp;2x2 Inches (51x51mm) in size photo taken in the last 6 months with white background-should be the same as that on the DS-160. Please\u0026nbsp;do not wear eyeglasses.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003ETwo copies\u0026nbsp;of\u0026nbsp;confirmation page of DS-160\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca class=\u0022file file--mime-application-pdf file--application-pdf\u0022 href=\u0022\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/FTQ%202020-1_9.pdf\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u00226d18b7b2-412a-4a6a-8436-bb78f977a78a\u0022 title=\u0022FTQ 2020-1_9.pdf\u0022\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cu\u003EFrequent Traveler Questionnaires\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E*(Original form and one copy form) \u2014signed by CVP signatory\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003EThe applicant\u2019s current detailed resume\u2014work history must be in consistence, e.g. if an employee has two months\u2019 unemployment history, this should also documented in the resume. Resume Template for Visa application can be download at \u003C\/font\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/ResumeTemplateforVisaApplication09212012_4.pdf\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u0022034adaa2-6475-4d81-a642-3b31e8cb029b\u0022 title=\u0022ResumeTemplateforVisaApplication09212012.pdf\u0022\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cu\u003Ehere\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E.\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003ECopies of I-129 \u0026amp; I-797\u2014H3 just needs I-797\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003EOffer Letter\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003EA visa application fee receipt number (one per applicant)\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003EA copy of residence permit for overseas applicant\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003ELabor Contract copy\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.amcham-shanghai.org\/en\/important-notice-0\u0022\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cu\u003EClick\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;to see more about L\/H visa.\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJ Visa- Exchange Visitor\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003EOriginal private passport\u2014valid at least 6 months after the applicant\u2019s planned return to China; expired passports are also useful especially if containing expired visas\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003EOne hard copy of the current passport bio page\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003ETwo\u0026nbsp;2x2 Inches (51x51mm) in size photo taken in the last 6 months with white background-should be the same as that on the DS-160. Please\u0026nbsp;do not wear eyeglasses.\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003ETwo copies of\u0026nbsp;confirmation page of DS-160\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca class=\u0022file file--mime-application-pdf file--application-pdf\u0022 href=\u0022\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/FTQ%202020-1_10.pdf\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u0022f889a384-4351-4b22-bfef-0362b8196eaa\u0022 title=\u0022FTQ 2020-1_10.pdf\u0022\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cu\u003EFrequent Traveler Questionnaires\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E*(Original form and one copy form) \u2014signed by CVP signatory\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003EThe applicant\u2019s current detailed resume with all publications listed\u2014work history must be in consistence, e.g. if an employee has two months\u2019 unemployment history, this should also documented in the resume. Resume Template for Visa application can be download at \u003C\/font\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/ResumeTemplateforVisaApplication09212012_5.pdf\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u00228bbdde27-c041-4bea-84f5-c3afa723adab\u0022 title=\u0022ResumeTemplateforVisaApplication09212012.pdf\u0022\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cu\u003Ehere\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E.\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003ECopies of DS-2019 \u0026amp; proof of SEVIS Fee I-901\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003EOffer\/ Acceptance Letter, Research Plan and Advisor\u0027s CV\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003EA visa application fee receipt number (one per applicant)\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003EA copy of residence permit for overseas applicant\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003ELabor Contract copy\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.amcham-shanghai.org\/en\/important-notice-0\u0022\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cu\u003EClick\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;to see more about\u0026nbsp;J visa\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EF Visa- Student\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003EOriginal private passport\u2014valid at least 6 months after the applicant\u2019s planned return to China; expired passports are also useful especially if containing expired visas\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003EOne hard copy of the current passport bio page\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003ETwo\u0026nbsp;2x2 Inches (51x51mm) in size photo taken in the last 6 months with white background-should be the same as that on the DS-160. Please\u0026nbsp;do not wear eyeglasses.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003ETwo copies of\u0026nbsp;confirmation page of DS-160\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca class=\u0022file file--mime-application-pdf file--application-pdf\u0022 href=\u0022\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/FTQ%202020-1_11.pdf\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u002271235fa8-c6c0-4cb8-af7b-dc8a8fd0d825\u0022 title=\u0022FTQ 2020-1_11.pdf\u0022\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cu\u003EFrequent Traveler Questionnaires\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003E*(Original form and one copy form) \u2014signed by CVP signatory\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003EThe applicant\u2019s current detailed resume with all publications listed\u2014work history must be in consistence, e.g. if an employee has two months\u2019 unemployment history, this should also documented in the resume. 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Please bring RMB412 service fee per applicant in cash to AmCham. We will issue a VAT\u0026nbsp;invoice for the payment.\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cfont face=\u0022Arial\u0022 size=\u00222\u0022\u003EIt\u2019s a kind reminder that AmCham and the Consulate will make every effort to accommodate applicants\u2019 travel needs. 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