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Q1：哪些签证类别的申请人可以申请免面签？

曾经获得过B1(商务)、B2（旅游/短期访问）、F（留学生类）、J（交流访问学者类）以及H（短期工作人员类）签证的申请人再次申请签证时可以申请免面签。

Q2：免面签的申请人需要具体哪些条件？

1)       上次获签的签证仍有效或失效日期未超过12个月；

2)       申请人必须在其常住地所属的使领馆申请签证，且此次申请的签证类别与上次相同；

3)       填写申请表格时必须做到完整并准确，否则申请将被拒收。

4)       某些签证类别的申请人还有下列具体限制：

• 再次申请F、J以及H类签证的申请人此次返回的学校、研究院或工作单位必须与上次申请时相同。
• 再次申请商务签证的申请人在递交签证申请时应提供美方邀请函和访美日程安排。
• 从2004年12月13日起，持因公普通护照的申请人也可以开始使用免面谈递交签证申请服务。和其他申请人一样，这些申请人必须符合上述各种条件。此类申请人既可以通过当地的外事办公室也可在当地的中信实业银行分行递交免面谈签证申请。

Q3: 在哪里可以办理免面签?

符合条件的申请可将申请材料递交中信实业银行分行来办理免面签。中信实业银行的大多数分行收取人民币200元代理手续费，但也有个别分支收费略高。如欲了解更多有关通过本地中信实业银行分行递交免面谈签证申请的信息，请访问他们的网站，网址为http://www.ecitic.com/citicib/index.jsp。

Determine the operating system bit count

Locate the operating system that is running on your computer in this section, and then follow the steps to determine the bit count of your operating system.

Windows Vista

If you have Windows Vista, there are two methods to determine whether you are running a 32-bit or a 64-bit version. If one does not work, try the other.

Method 1: View System window in Control Panel

1. Click Start
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   , type system in the Start Search box, and then click system in the Programs list.
2. The operating system is displayed as follows:
   • For a 64-bit version operating system: 64-bit Operating System appears for the System type under System.
   • For a 32-bit version operating system: 32-bit Operating System appears for the System type under System.

Method 2: View System Information window

1. Click Start
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   , type system in the Start Search box, and then click System Information in the Programs list.
2. When System Summary is selected in the navigation pane, the operating system is displayed as follows:
   • For a 64-bit version operating system: x64-based PC appears for the System type under Item.
   • For a 32-bit version operating system: x86-based PC appears for the System type under Item.

If you cannot determine the operating system bit count with these methods, go to the "Next Steps" section.

Windows XP

If you have Windows XP, there are two methods to determine whether you are running a 32-bit or a 64-bit version. If one does not work, try the other.

Method 1: View System Properties in Control Panel

1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. Type sysdm.cpl, and then click OK.
3. Click the General tab. The operating system is displayed as follows:
   • For a 64-bit version operating system: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Version < Year> appears under System.
   • For a 32-bit version operating system: Windows XP Professional Version <Year> appears under System.
   Note <Year> is a placeholder for a year.

Method 2: View System Information window

1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. Type winmsd.exe, and then click OK.
3. When System Summary is selected in the navigation pane, locate Processor under Item in the details pane. Note the value.
   • If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with x86, the computer is running a 32-bit version of Windows.
   • If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with ia64 or AMD64, the computer is running a 64-bit version of Windows.

If you cannot determine the operating system bit count with these methods, go to the "Next Steps" section.

Windows Server 2003

If you have Windows Server 2003, there are two methods to determine whether you are running a 32-bit or a 64-bit version. If one does not work, try the other.

Method 1: View System Properties in Control Panel

1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. Type sysdm.cpl, and then click OK.
3. Click the General tab. The operating system is displayed as follows:
   • For a 64-bit version operating system: Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition appears under System.
   • For a 32-bit version operating system: Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition appears under System.

Method 2: View System Information window

1. Click Start, and then click Run
2. Type winmsd.exe, and then click OK.
3. When System Summary is selected in the navigation pane, locate Processor under Item in the details pane. Note the value.
   • If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with x86, the computer is running a 32-bit version of Windows.
   • If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with EM64T or ia64, the computer is running a 64-bit version of Windows.

If you cannot determine the operating system bit count by using these methods, go to the "Next Steps" section.

Notes

• To find the computer’s bit count, see the documentation that was included with the computer, or contact the hardware manufacturer.
• Intel Itanium-based computers can run only 64-bit versions of Windows. Intel Itanium-based computers cannot run 32-bit versions of Windows. Currently, 64-bit versions of Windows run only on Itanium-based computers and on AMD64-based computers.