This site is intended for people in China who have been admitted to a college or university in the United States. 

People who have been admitted to a U.S. school can use this site before leaving China to help assure they do everything possible to benefit from their travel and study experience. They can also refer to the site after arriving in the United States to help them achieve their objectives and avoid problems.

People who are still seeking information about studying in the United States can find some helpful links in “Other sources of information.”

This site is not intended to provide specialized advice on obtaining F or J visas for study or research in the United States. Visa-related security measures the U. S. government introduced following the September 11 terrorist attacks produced delays and confusion for many visa applicants. By fall, 2004, additional Department of State staffing and improved procedures had shortened delays and reduced confusion somewhat, but problems remained. In September 2005, the Department of State issued instructions reinterpreting the "immigrant intent" provision of the immigration law, a step that promises to greatly reduce what had long been a major obstacle for Chinese applicants for student visas.

You should apply for your visa as early as possible and to carefully follow the instructions and advice on the web site of the U.S. Embassy in Beijing U.S. Embassy in Beijing. To help you prepare for your visa application to the United States, you may also visit the special visa preparation section on UScampus

The sponsors, NAFSA, the American International Education Foundation and the SMBC Global Foundation, of this site hope the site will help students from China gain maximum benefit from their studies in the United States and will return to China with additional education, improved English-language proficiency, and a larger capacity to work constructively in international and intercultural environments.