Credit/Debit Card, Passport, Visa

CREDIT/DEBIT CARD

2010-12-02 03:22

 

--Originally written by Xiaocheng Jiang (Vera)

--Updated by Xiangyuan Hu (Cecilia)

             Zhengming Rui (Jamie)

 

 

Either credit card or debit card is essential for living in the USA. Cards make life easy. You can purchase stuff online, since you may save the time and energy of shopping in a real store and also, it is safer to bring less cash with you. Although there's little difference between cards issued in China and in America, some websites accept American cards only.

The credit card can be applied for at any banks issuing "VISA" of "MASTERCARD" service. The dual currency card is recommended since it allows you to purchase by US dollar or RMB directly. It will take you two weeks to one month to get the card, so please manage your time well.

You can apply for debit cards in the U.S. As soon as we cohort students arrive at Rider, the university will offer each of us a PNC debit card, which requires at least a $1 deposit. The bank is not far away from the university and it is easy to withdraw money in the ATM machines on campus, or you may set up a bank account in the Federal Credit Union, which requires a $50 deposit. It is convenient because there's a branch of the Federal Credit Union on campus. The Bank of America is also recommended since there is a program between the Bank of America and the China Construction Bank (CCB), which allows money transfer without charging a service fee between these two banks. 

Tips and reminders: No password is required when purchasing in the USA, so please take care of your cards.

 

PASSPORT

2010-12-02 03:33

--Originally written by Xiaocheng Jiang (Vera)

--Updated by Xiangyuan Hu (Cecilia)

            Siting Fan (Doris)

The passport can be applied for at the Exit & Entry Administration Ministry of Public Security , which is located at No. 1500, Minsheng Road, Pudong District. The service is available from Monday to Saturday and from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

 

Things needed to bring with you:

1.        Application forms for passport (Forms are available at the Exit & Entry Administration Ministry of Public Security and you can also download it online.)

2.        ID card and copy

3.        Family’s household registration booklet and copy

4.        Three 2-inch photos (white background, without hat)

5.        200RMB application fee

Tips:

  • The passport can be accessible after 10 business days. You may either get the passport in person at Exit & Entry Administration Ministry of Public Security, or it may be delivered by a mail service which requires an extra fee.
  • Passport application is also available at District's Public Security Bureau   (Shanghai citizens only).

             *  Photo-taking service is provided, but the fee is a little bit high.

PS:

 

  • Change font to make it uniform

VISA

2010-12-02 18:16

 

--Originally written by Xiaocheng Jiang (Vera)

--Updated by Xiangyuan Hu (Cecilia)

             Zhengming Rui (Jamie)

 

Visa can be applied for at The Consular Section of the U.S. Consulate General, which is located on the 8th floor of the Shanghai Westgate Mall at 1038 West Nanjing Road.

         

Things you need to bring with you:

1. Passport

2. DS-160 (Online NIV Application Form)

3. A 5cm*5cm photo

4. Application fee receipt from China CITIC Bank

5. SEVIS I-901 Fee receipt

6. EMS mailing label (You'll get it at The Consular Section of the U.S. Consulate General)

7. Offer from Rider University

8. Family’s household registration booklet and copy

9. Transcript from Sanda University

10. Certificate of CET-6

11. Bank Statements

12. Incumbency certification and proof of income of parents or any sponsors

13. The certificate of house property and copy

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PS: Items 11-13 are optional items. The key is to bring any documents you feel might help demonstrate that you do not intend to immigrate to the United States.

Materials prohibited from bringing with you:

1.        Purses, bags, cell phones, cameras, and other electronic devices.

2.        Family or friends who do not have an interview appointment.

General Questions you may prepare pre-interview:

1、What courses do you study at the university? Which courses do you like most?

 

2、What do you do on weekends?

 

3、Do you go for sports? What sport do you like most?

 

4、How much do you know about USA? Tell me something about it.

① It is the 4th largest countries in the world, also has a large population

② It is good at finance and high technologies

③ It has a lot of world famous cities I am familiar with, such as NY, LA, etc

 

5、What are your parents? What is your father/mother?

 

6、Do you have any friends in USA? How close is your friendship?

 

7、How much do you know about Rider University?

 

8、Why do you want to come to study at Rider University?

 

9、What are you going to do after you finish your studies in USA? Do you want to find a job or stay and live in USA? Why?

 

10、How useful will the knowledge you learn from Rider be for your future work? What do you plan to do with the knowledge you obtain from Rider if you decide to return to China?

 

11、Do you have a girl friend? If no, do you want to find one in USA, Why?

NO. I don’t want to talk about it because my priority is to study. Maybe I will consider it after my studies are completed. This question is designed to know whether you have intention to live in America.

 

12、You want to be a businessman and you want to have a family with children. How will you manage to be still successful between your family and your career?

Tips: Don't be nervous when facing the visa officers. Just tell the truth, and never cheat visa officers. You'll get your visa from EMS in 3-10 days

 ENTERING th e U.S.A[y1 ]  

2010-12-02 18:22

 

--Originally written by Xiaocheng Jiang (Vera)

--Updated by Xiangyuan Hu (Cecilia)

 

 

1. Passport

2. DS-2019 form

3. SEVIS I-901 Fee receipt

4. Two booklets given to you by the Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine

5. I-1 card filled out during the flight

Tips: You'll fill out two forms during the flight: one is about the things you bring to the USA and the other one is the I-1 card, which will be stapled to your passport. Do not lose it, or you cannot go back to China or any other countries.

 

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