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 U.S.-China relations, through exchange of younger generations. The “Young Envoys Scholarship” (YES) program has come 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 Passport & Visa Office of the Chinese Consulate General in LA:

3rd Floor, 500 Shatto Place, Los Angeles, CA 90020

Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 2:00pm, excluding public holidays

Email address:La@csm.mfa.gov.cn

Phone: 1-213-338-8353, 9:30am--11:30am, 1:00pm--3:00pm，Monday to Friday(exclude public holidays)

CEAIE contact:

Email address: yes@ceaie.edu.cn

Website: https://www.youthlink.cn