Visa application to USA will be greatly adjusted. The reporter learns that, from March 1st, the US Embassy requires all visa applicants to use on-line application system. All who apply for US visa due to non-immigration reasons such as business, traveling, study, relative visiting or work are subject to filling out application form in this new system.

It is introduced that, previously, applicants could “make reservation first and fill the form out later”. There were 3 different forms for non-immigration visa to the USA. Now they will be integrated into one form only. Applicants must fill the form in English within 75 minutes. Photos for visa need both printing format and saved electrical format. After submission, applicants must print out the confirmation page with bar code for later interview.

Every Apr.-Jul. is the climax for student visa to the USA. “After the adjustment, applying students should note that the integration of application forms doesn’t mean simplification.” Cao Qinzhen, General Manager of Nanjing Shida Overseas Study Center says, on the contrary, the new form is more detailed, plus the adjustment of visa assessment system, shortcoming of applicants are more likely to be revealed. So applicants need to pay more attention on filling the form properly, which will directly influences interview questions. She introduces that, the new system is not quite stable at the moment; disconnection often happens; so it is necessary to save frequently during the process of filling. (Nanjing Daily)