The U.S. Consulate General in Guangzhou has been designated to conduct immigrant visa services for residents of North Korea. Visit U.S. Visa News for additional information. Immigrant visa applicants should review the U.S. Consulate General in Guangzhou page for additional instructions. Applicants with appointments currently scheduled should reach out to the National Visa Center using the Public Inquiry Form to request or confirm an appointment.
Follow the steps below before your immigrant visa interview at the U.S. Consulate General in Guangzhou, China
Before your visa interview appointment, register online. Registering lets us return your passport and documents to you after your visa interview
As soon as you receive your appointment date, you must schedule a medical exam in China. Click the "Medical Exam Instructions" button below for a list of designated doctors' offices in China. Schedule and attend a medical exam with one of these doctors before your interview.
It is important that you bring all required original documents to your interview. We have created a checklist that will tell you what to bring. Print the checklist below and bring it to your interview along with the listed documents.
Read our interview guidelines to learn about any special actions that you need to take before your visa interview.
Everyone applying for an immigrant visa, no matter how old they are, must have a medical exam before the issuance of their visa. Only a physician approved by the U.S. Consulate is allowed to do this exam. It is your responsibility to schedule a medical exam with one of the doctors listed below before your visa appointment at the U.S. Consulate. We do not accept medical exam results from other physicians.
Approved physicians
BEIJING
Beijing International Travel Health Care Center
20 Hepingli North Street, Dongcheng Dist., Beijing
Tel: (010) 82005029
Website: www.beijingithc.org.cn
Basic fee: RMB1831.80 for age 15 and above, RMB1445 for child aged 2 to 14, RMB705 for child aged under 2
GUANGZHOU
Guangzhou International Travel Health Care Center
4F, 5/F East Tower, Poly Bld, No. 59 Huali Rd, Zhujiang New Town, Guangzhou
Tel: (020) 81219500
Website: www.gzwbzx.com
Basic fee: RMB1700 for age 15 and above, RMB1500 for child aged 2 to 14, RMB700 for child aged under 2
FUJIAN
IME Centre-Fuzhou University Affiliated Provincial Hospital (Jinshan Campus)
No. 516 Jinrong South Road, Cangshan District, Fuzhou, Fujian
Tel: (0591) 88619601 / 88619602
Website: http://cgtj.fjsl.com.cn
Basic fee: RMB2000 for age 15 and above, RMB1500 for child aged 2 to 14, RMB900 for child aged under 2
SHANGHAI
Shanghai International Travel Medical Center
2F. Bld 3, No. 15 Jin Bang Road, Shanghai
Tel: (021) 62688851
Website: https://sithc.shhgtsc.org.cn/
Basic fee: RMB1631 for age 45 and above, RMB1646 for age 25-44, RMB2096 for age 18-24, RMB1631 for age 15-17, RMB1446 for age 2-14, RMB906 for age under 2
Any medical examination fees, including x-ray and blood test fees, must be paid directly to the examining physician. Bring the following items to your medical exam:
The medical exam will include:
Your physician may request other tests as needed. Be prepared to discuss your medical history, the medications you are taking, and the current treatments you are receiving. More information on general medical requirements for U.S. immigrants is available on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website.
U.S. immigration law requires immigrant visa applicants to get certain vaccinations before recieving a visa. Current immigrant visa vaccination requirements are available on CDC.Gov. There you can find information on what vaccines you need based on your age. You can also read Frequently Asked Questions about our medical exam requirements at Travel.State.Gov.
When your examination is completed, the doctor will either provide you with exam results in a sealed envelope or send them directly to the U.S. Consulate. If given an envelope to carry to your interview, do not open this envelope. Instead, bring it to your visa interview. You must hand carry your X-rays or digital evidence of your X-rays when you travel to the United States and present them to the U.S. immigration inspector at the port-of-entry, along with your immigrant visa packet. Do not place x-rays or digital evidence in your luggage.
Applicants using the e-medical process are not required to bring any X-rays to their port-of-entry Use the list below to determine the items every applicant must bring to the immigrant visa interview.
Use the list below to determine the items every applicant must bring to the immigrant visa interview.
Any documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
Appointment Letter: A copy of your interview letter from the National Visa Center (NVC), does not apply to Diversity Visa, fiancé(e), adoptive, or asylee/refugee applicants.
Passport: Each applicant must have a passport for travel to the United States that is valid for at least eight (8) months beyond the visa issuance date. Bring any expired or cancelled passports you may have.
Photographs: Bring two 2x2 inch (50 mm x 50 mm), full-face color photographs with a white background without eyeglasses. For more information, see our photo requirements online.
Form DS-260 Confirmation Page: Print and bring the confirmation page of the DS-260 Application for an Immigrant Visa form that you submitted online at ceac.state.gov/iv. For more information, see DS-260 Instructions.
Complete online Registration: Complete your registration on our authorized application service website. During registration, you will be asked to provide information necessary for returning your passport to you after your interview.
Birth Certificate(s): Your original birth certificate, an English translation, and a photocopy (for third-country nationals). Also bring original birth certificates for all children of the principal applicant (even if he or she is not accompanying).
Alias Certificate: All applicants who have ever used another name or alias on legal documentation or for any other official purpose must provide a certified alias certificate.
Police Certificates:
If yes to both, also provide a police certificate issued within the last 24 months (with a certified English translation) from that country.
If yes, also provide a police certificate (with a certified English translation) from that country which covers the entire period of residency.
Court and Prison Records:
Medical Exam Results: If you received your medical examination and vaccination records in the sealed envelope from the Consulate-approved physician (see page 2), bring that to the interview. Do not open these envelopes. If you are using the e-medical process, you will not receive a sealed medical report.
Applicants who fall into any category listed in italics below should bring these additional documents:
For family-based visa categories:
Affidavit of Support (AOS): The appropriate Form I-864 Affidavit of Support for each financial sponsor along with a photocopy of the sponsor’s IRS transcript or most recent U.S. federal income tax return, and any relevant W-2s. Review our website to make sure you have the right Affidavit of Support and all the supporting documents you need.
Affidavit of Support Photocopies: The affidavit of support must account for all applicants on the petition. Each derivative family member needs to bring one (1) photocopy of the principal applicant’s affidavit(s) of support. If each applicant has his or her own individual petition, each affidavit of support must include that applicant’s own name. You can find more information on affidavits of support and the supporting financial evidence required on the USCIS website and on the Department of State website.
Proof of Status: Proof of your U.S. petitioner and any joint sponsor’s status is required. Acceptable documents include a photocopy of a U.S. passport, birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or lawful permanent resident card. To qualify as a financial sponsor, your petitioner and joint sponsor must provide proof of domicile in the United States or evidence indicating how they meet the domicile requirement. More information regarding the domicile requirement can be found in the Instructions for Form I-864.
Evidence of Your Relationship with the Petitioner: Evidence of a relationship includes, but is not limited to, photographs with the petitioner, communication records, money transmittal records, household registration, proof of biological children, etc.
For employment (E) visa categories:
Original job offer letter from the petitioning business signed within the past year.
Form I-864 and the IRS-issued tax transcript for the most recent year are also required if a relative is the petitioner (or) has a 5% or more ownership interest in the petitioning business.
For returning residents (SB-1), diversity visa (DV), and fiancé (K1):
Form I-134: The sponsor or petitioner who will financially support you should complete a Form I-134 and provide a copy of his/her IRS-issued tax transcript and all supporting financial documents needed to verify the income reported on his or her tax returns - e.g. W-2 form, 1099-MISC form, proof of rental income, proof of business income, proof of social security benefits, etc. for the latest year available OR a statement of why the petitioner did not file federal taxes. If your sponsor does not meet poverty income guidelines, you will need to find a joint sponsor and have them submit a Form I-134, IRS-issued tax transcript, and all supporting financial documents.
If you are married or have been married before:
Marriage Certificate: Your original marriage certificate, English translation, and a photocopy.
Marriage Termination Certificates: Certificates showing the termination of any previous marriages (e.g. death certificate of a spouse, final decree of divorce or annulment).
If you are applying for an IR5 or an F4 visa:
Petitioner’s Birth Certificate: An original or certified copy of the petitioner’s birth certificate.
If you are applying for an IR1, CR1, or F2A visa:
Petitioner’s Marriage Termination: If the applicant is the spouse of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and the petitioning spouse was previously married, they must provide evidence of the termination of every prior marriage of the petitioning spouse. The evidence must be an original or certified copy of a final legal divorce decree, death certificate, or annulment papers.
If you are a stepchild and are applying for an IR2, CR2, F2, or any other visa classification requiring that the applicant be a child:
Marriage Certificate: An original or certificated copy of marriage certificate of the petitioner and applicant’s biological parent.
Divorce records for any previous marriages of either parent. The evidence must be an original or certified copy of a final legal divorce decree, death certificate, or annulment papers.
If you are an EB5 applicant (C5, I5, T5, and R5):
Proof that your investment funds have been transferred to an escrow account or made available to the U.S. investment project.
If you are an E1, E2, and E3 employment applicant or a DV visa applicant:
Professional Resume: A detailed resume of your professional and educational history in Chinese and English language with the following:
If you have served in any country’s military:
Certified military records, if applicable and obtainable, along with English translations. For applicants who have served in the military in Mainland China, provide a notarized military discharge certificate, along with English translation.
If you have traveled to the U.S. and applied for visa extension(s):
Copies of extension application(s) and approval notice(s).
If you have previously been ordered removed from the United States or if you have been the subject of any other immigration proceedings:
Copies of all records, including waivers.
*** IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR ALL VISA APPLICANTS ***
All documents issued in China must be translated and notarized by a local notary public office in China. For documents issued in other countries, including the United States, applicants must obtain an original or certified copy of the requested documents.
WARNING: UStraveldocs.com is the only website that the U.S. Consulate General authorizes to provide visa information and visa application services. The U.S. Consulate does not endorse or have a “special relationship” with any individual or business that offers advice or assistance with your visa process. No one can guarantee the issuance of a visa to you. The U.S. consular office that will be handling your case is located at the address at the top of this form. All U.S. government forms are available free of charge. Many visa applicants lose money or are permanently barred from the United States as a result of misleading information and fraudulent applications provided by visa consultants.
POTENTIAL CANCELLATION OF APPLICATION: Failure to apply for your immigrant visa within one year of being notified that you may apply may result in the permanent termination of your case pursuant to section 203(g) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act.
If the U.S. Consulate General requests additional information or documentation from you, the consular officer will provide instructions on how to submit those to the consulate at the end of the interview.
Appointments are limited. If you reschedule, there may be significant wait time before the next available appointment. If you are unable to attend your appointment, visit the U.S. Consulate General Guangzhou Immigrant Visa Unit Navigator and follow instructions to request a new appointment date. There’s no guarantee that a visa will still be available if you reschedule your appointment. Check the Visa Bulletin carefully before you reschedule your interview.
All visitors to the U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou must follow certain security procedures. If you refuse to go through security screening, you won’t be allowed to enter the consulate. Read our online security regulations. To avoid delays for yourself and others, only bring what you need for your appointment. Our entrance is on Huaxia Road near Exit B1 of the Zhujiang New Town Metro Station (Lines 3 and 5).
Anyone whose name is not listed on the visa appointment letter will not be allowed to enter the consulate. Petitioners are not required to attend the applicants’ immigrant visa interview. Due to limited space in the visa waiting room, we cannot accommodate petitioners or attorneys in the waiting room or at visa interviews. Only the following people may accompany a visa applicant to their interview:
If you have not paid all required fees to either the National Visa Center or via the appointment website, please be prepared to pay these fees on the day of your interview. All Immigrant Visa fees may be made in either U.S. dollars or the Chinese Renminbi (RMB) equivalent at the Consulate's exchange rate on the day of the applicant's interview. We accept cash and credit cards (Visa, Master, American Express, Diners Club, and Discover) only. A combination of U.S. dollars and Chinese RMB will not be accepted. Please note that if you are found ineligible to receive a visa, the application fee cannot be refunded. A complete list of fees can be found here.
If your visa is approved, we will keep your passport at the consulate while we prepare your immigration packet and print a visa for your passport. We will return your passport to you later via the CITIC Bank branch or the home address selected by you at the time you registered on the visa application service website. If you have to travel within China while your passport is with us, please make sure you have a valid picture ID other than your passport. If you are a third-country national and need your passport to return to your home, the consular officer will give you your passport and instructions on how to send your passport to the consulate at a later date to print your visa.
As part of the visa application process, applicants in the following categories are required to carefully read the information related to the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act (IMBRA).
IMBRA information is provided to ensure applicants are aware of their rights and protections under U.S. law. To access the IMBRA documents electronically, please use your smartphone camera to scan the QR code below.
Alternatively, you may access the IMBRA information, including translations in multiple languages, directly by clicking the following URL: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/imbra.html.
Please ensure that you read this information thoroughly prior to your visa interview. If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the U.S. Consulate General Guangzhou.
A consular officer can only decide on a visa application after reviewing the formal application and interviewing the applicant. There is no guarantee you will receive a visa. Decisions are based on many factors. Even if the consulate determines you are eligible for a visa, issuance can be delayed for a variety of reasons. We strongly advise against giving up your job, disposing of property, or buying plane tickets until you actually receive your visa.
Sometimes a consular officer refuses a visa application to review additional documents or for administrative processing.
For additional documents:
For administrative processing:
Wait at least 90 days after your interview before asking about your application status.
Passport, Visa, and Sealed Immigrant Packet – We will place your immigrant visa on a page in your passport. Review your visa to make sure there are no spelling errors. Some applicants may receive a sealed envelope containing documents that you must give to U.S. immigration authorities when you arrive in the United States. Do not open this envelope. You must carry it with you; do not put it in your checked luggage. If you do not receive a sealed envelope, that means all required documents have been electronically transmitted to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a part of the Electronic Visa Information Packet (EVIP). If you receive vaccination records during your medical exam, carry those with you and give them to the U.S. immigration authorities.
USCIS Immigrant Fee – All individuals who are issued immigrant visas overseas must pay an Immigrant Fee to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) prior to traveling to the United States. This fee is for processing your residency status and printing your Permanent Resident Card. The only people exempt from paying this fee are: Children who enter the United States under the orphan or Hague adoption programs; Iraqi and Afghan special immigrants; Returning lawful permanent residents (SB–1s); and K nonimmigrants.
When You Should Travel – You must enter the United States before the expiration date on your visa, which is usually based on the expiration date of your medical report. Your visa cannot be extended and all fees are nonrefundable. The principal applicant must enter before or at the same time as other family members with visas. Unless they are eligible for benefits under the Child Status Protection Act, children who are issued a visa before turning 21 years of age must enter the United States before their 21st birthday to avoid losing their immigrant status.
Getting a Green Card – Your I–551 Permanent Resident Card Form, also known as a green card, will be automatically mailed to the address in the United States that you write in your visa application form. This is a very important document that proves you have permission to reside in the United States. If you plan to travel outside the United States before your green card arrives, consult USCIS’s and CBP’s websites for rules about what documents you need to re-enter the country. We also recommend you check with the airline to ensure you are following their rules. Once your card is issued, you should not stay outside of the United States for more than one year. If you do, you will lose your status as a Lawful Permanent Resident.
Children’s Issues – In the United States, children are required to have certain vaccinations before they can enroll in school. We recommend that you bring your child’s complete vaccination records with you to the United States. If your child is adopted, you have full custody as a result of a divorce, or you share custody with another parent, you should bring a copy of all applicable adoption or custodial papers from the authoritative court in your home country. You will need these papers (translated into English) for issues such as school enrollment, medical care, and eventual citizenship.
Information for New Immigrants – Please visit the USCIS web page for helpful information on moving to the United States. You can read their publication “Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants” online.
Natives of the People’s Republic of China do not qualify as principal applicants in the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program.
If you are resident in China but are a citizen of another country who is eligible and interviewing for a Diversity Visa (DV), all of the above instructions apply to you. Please schedule and attend a medical examination prior to your visa interview, enroll in the required courier service, and gather the required documents.
Below are additional instructions that apply only to DV applicants.
In addition to the documents listed on the Pre-Interview Checklist in this package, DV applicants should also bring the following items to your visa interview:
Appointment information printed from the “Entrant Status Check” on the E-DV website.
Documents showing you have either a qualifying high school education OR have two (2) years of qualifying work experience in the last five (5) years immediately prior to application (for the principal applicant only; more information is available online).
Payment in cash of the $330 Diversity Visa Application Fee for each applicant.
Prior to your visa interview, we recommend that you review the data on your initial E–DV entry. On your initial E–DV application, you must have correctly entered your marital status. If you are legally married, you must have listed your spouse, even if you are currently separated from him/her (unless your spouse is a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident).
Additionally, you must have listed ALL of your living children who are unmarried and under 21 years old. This includes your natural children, your spouse’s children, or children you have formally adopted in accordance with the laws of your country.
Failure to have listed an existing spouse or children at the time of your entry in the Diversity Visa lottery will result in the denial of your visa and visas for your family. Any fees paid to the U.S. government in support of your visa application(s) are nonrefundable. If you failed to include a child who had already been born or a spouse to whom you were married when you entered the lottery, you should not proceed with the visa application. You can review the eligibility requirements online.
Last Updated: 1/16/2026
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