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April 17, 2016

Prof. Joseph Bearcat Deputy Head, School of Mechanical Engineering Chongqing University Chongqing, China

Dear Prof. Bearcat:

The University of Cincinnati (UC) is pleased to issue an invitation for you to visit our global campus community. It is our understanding that you will be meeting with university experts to gain a full understanding of cooperative education in order to prepare for the first group of students in the joint CQU-UC Joint School this coming fall. We look forward to your visit in late May or early June.

For the purpose of this visit you will need to obtain a B-1 visitor visa. You simply need to present your passport, round-trip tickets, this letter as verification of the purpose of your visit and proof of funding to the American Consulate or Embassy nearest you.

When you pass through the U.S. immigration checkpoint, the U.S. immigration officer should put an admission stamp in your passport with the notation B-1 and the date to which you are allowed to remain in the U.S. Please check this notation very carefully before you leave the immigration check point. It is extremely difficult, and often impossible, to have these notations changed after entry. Therefore, even though you will likely be tired, please take the time to verify that you have been given the proper notation on your entry papers. You will also be given instructions on how you can access an electronic I-94 card if one is necessary.

Upon issuance of your stamp we request that you scan and email a copy of it to UC International Services at [email protected]. If you have questions related to your visit, please feel free to contact Mrs. Mary Watkins in UC International at +1 (513) 556-3004 or you may email her at: [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you and hope your journey to Cincinnati is a pleasant one.

Sincerely,

Raj Mehta Vice Provost for International Affairs

[email protected] +1-513-556-0131

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