I was at the Chinese Consulate General in New York City to get my visa so that I can travel to China for a one-week study tour in Shanghai and the surrounding area. It is to be a great opportunity to get just a sliver of China. Back to the storyWe took the BoltBus up to NYC and arrived at the Consulate at about 10am. There was no line outside, but byt he time we got in, they are already handing out number 175 for serviceand they were only on #2. Thats just for the American Passport holders.... » Read more

I was at the Chinese Consulate General in New York City to get my visa so that I can travel to China for a one-week study tour in Shanghai and the surrounding area. It is to be a great opportunity to get just a sliver of China. Back to the storyWe took the BoltBus up to NYC and arrived at the Consulate at about 10am. There was no line outside, but byt he time we got in, they are already handing out number 175 for serviceand they were only on #2. Thats just for the American Passport holders.... » Read more