In November 2023 in San Francisco, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced an important new initiative, inviting 50,000 young Americans to China for exchange and study over the next five years. The initiative aims at bolstering China-U.S. relations, through exchange of younger generations. The “Young Envoys Scholarship” (YES) program has came into being to support this powerful initiative, executed by China Educational Association for International Exchange (CEAIE).

In favor of the initiative and YES program, the Chinese Embassy and the Consulates General in the US shall issue five-year F visa with multiple entries, applicants with exclusive YES Invitations issued by CEAIE are eligible. At the same time, visa processing fees (including expedited fees) will be waived.

The notice shall take effect as of the date of publication.

Address of the Visa Office of the Chinese Consulate-General in Chicago:

1 East Erie Street, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60611 U.S.A.

Office Hours:

9:30am-2:30pm (Monday to Friday, closed on weekends and holidays)

Email for visa application: chicago@csm.mfa.gov.cn

Tel: +1-312-453-0210 (9:30am-12:00pm; 1:30pm-3:00pm, Monday to Friday, closed on weekends and holidays)

CEAIE contact:

Email address: yes@ceaie.edu.cn

Website: https://www.youthlink.cn