China Overseas Chinese Network, August 25th, title: International students in the United States, are you ready to start school?
August is the peak season for Chinese students to study in the United States.
However, the delta variant virus has continued to spread in the United States recently.
According to data from Johns Hopkins University in the United States, the number of new cases in a single day in the United States has exceeded 100,000 in recent days, which is a high level in the past six months.
The epidemic + the beginning of school has made it more difficult for Chinese students to go to the United States...
Recently, a hot search of #Going to the United States International Student Airport Queue Kilometers Long Line One Hundred Thousand Tickets Reproduction# also attracted the attention of netizens.
According to a report from China Business News, when applying for a boarding pass to study in the United States, in addition to showing the ticket itinerary and passport visa, a nucleic acid test report in Chinese, a nucleic acid test report in English, a residential address and contact information form in the United States, and entry Outbound travel medical examination reports, health declarations, proof of school opening time, etc. In addition, most students check in more than two pieces of luggage, and during the epidemic period, they must maintain a certain distance in line, thus causing the above-mentioned kilometer check-in The long queue situation.
In order to solve this problem, airlines have also introduced some temporary countermeasures, including the use of queuing and check-in methods, and encouraging online check-in in advance.
What should I pay attention to when I go to the United States to start school?
How to isolate after arriving in the United States?
What do you need to prepare before you travel?
With regard to these questions, Xiaoqiao will gather together and answer them one by one for you.
Entry Policy for International Students in the U.S.
According to the official announcement on the USCIS website, at present, international students holding a valid F-1/M-1 visa, if the school is scheduled to start after August 1, 2021, these students can be within 30 days before the start of school If you have a valid visa to enter the United States directly, you do not need to go to the United States after 14 days of isolation in a third country.
Data map: Photographed by Liao Pan, a reporter from China News Service, a Chinese student at Columbia University
Materials required before boarding
1. The Chinese and English version report of the negative nucleic acid test within 72 hours before departure;
2. Paper version of school-related documents, such as: original I-20 form, school admission notice, school start date announced on the school's official website, curriculum published in the student system, tuition remittance slip or certificate, etc.;
3. International travel health check certificate issued by the General Administration of Customs of China;
4. International certificates of vaccination or preventive measures issued by China's entry-exit quarantine;
5. Remember not to lose the original passport.
Quarantine policy after entering the United States
In terms of entry isolation, air passengers entering the United States must provide the airline with a negative nucleic acid test within 3 days before flight departure.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people who have been fully vaccinated should undergo nucleic acid testing within 3 to 5 days after arriving in the United States.
Those who have not been vaccinated need to self-quarantine for 7 days after arrival and undergo nucleic acid testing within 3 to 5 days; if the test is negative, complete the 7-day quarantine period; if the test is positive, self-quarantine is required for protection Others are healthy.
Due to the different epidemic prevention policies of various states in the United States, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has given guidelines. The specific entry quarantine and nucleic acid test time also require international students to comply with the relevant policies and arrangements of the state where the school is located.
You can keep in touch with the school, check your school mailbox from time to time, and pay attention to changes in the local epidemic situation.
Of course, many students are more concerned about what to do in isolation after they arrive at school?
At this time, you must pay attention to keeping in touch with the teachers or classmates who receive international students at the school, and contact them in time regardless of any needs in life!
In addition, epidemic prevention measures must be taken during the journey, and masks and hand sanitizers must also be carried with you!
The Chinese Embassy in the United States also recently issued the "Safety Reminder for Chinese Students Studying in the United States in the New Academic Year", reminding students to abide by the epidemic prevention requirements of their schools and communities, strengthen self-protection, and avoid or reduce unnecessary outings, gatherings, dinners and other activities. , Not in crowded places, reducing the risk of infection.
Image source: Screenshot of the website of the Chinese Embassy in the United States
Xiaoqiao wishes all students good health and academic success!
(Source of the manuscript: China Overseas Chinese Network WeChat Official Account; ID: qiaowangzhongguo; Source: Chinese Embassy in the United States website, Xinhuanet, China News.com, Zhongxin Video, People's Daily Overseas Edition, China Business News, China Overseas Network, etc. ; Author: Zeng Xiaowei)