# Visa Applications
Major News: OPT Could Be Trump’s Next Target!
In the previous round, Trump suspended immigration, which caused quite a bit of panic. This time, according to Forbes, the next focus is increasing restrictions on post-graduation...
"Final Version Released, No Impact on Green Card Applications Within the U.S." Trump to Sign Executive Order Temporarily Suspending Immigrant Visa Applications for 60 Days
4/22: Final executive order signed The final text of the executive order has now been released, and this version is much narrower in scope. For people who do not have a green card,...
Effective 04/03 | Japan Bans Entry for Foreign Nationals Who Have Visited the U.S., China, South Korea, and Europe Within the Past 14 Days
Officials denied it at first, then senior government leaders said policy action would be taken — quite a bit of back-and-forth. The notice has now been posted: https://www.us.emb-j...
Starting 3/9, Japan will temporarily bar entry for travelers from China and South Korea
On March 5, Japan time, the Japanese government announced a temporary entry ban affecting travelers from China and South Korea. The ban is currently set to remain in effect from 12...
US Consulates in China Resume Visa Appointment Booking
Since February, all US visa services in mainland China have been suspended, and a temporary entry ban was also put in place. Today, according to North America Deal Alerts, US visa...
Ride the Train to Moscow Like in “Jiong Ma”
The film “Jiong Ma,” released on the first day of Lunar New Year, reignited interest in a legendary train that has been running for 60 years. I fondly remember riding this green gi...
U.S. Visa Services in China Suspended Effective Feb. 3 and Entry Ban (plus countries’ entry restrictions for the outbreak)
Here is a summary of each country’s entry restrictions for the novel coronavirus: Recent notices on national border-control measures (as of 2020.02.01) — National Immigration Admin...
Renewing a Chinese Passport in the U.S. (My Experience at the Los Angeles Consulate)
I recently renewed my Chinese passport at the Chinese Consulate in Los Angeles because my old passport was about to expire. Below is my experience and the overall process. Be sure...
Starting Feb. 1, Chinese Passports Will Implement “Global One-Stop Processing”
According to @中国政府网, at its annual consular-work media briefing on the 17th, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that to improve consular services overall, overseas embassies and...
Driving Between Seattle and Vancouver: My Border Crossing Experience Entering Canada and the U.S.
A firsthand look at driving across the U.S.-Canada border between Seattle and Vancouver....
“Lightning-Fast Approval” Guide to Applying for a Malaysia eVisa from North America in 2019
Malaysia, located in the tropics, is a multicultural and multiethnic country. A large number of travelers from China visit Malaysia every year, so Malaysia has long offered China-f...