From November 12, 2014, Passport and Visa Office of Chinese Consulate-General in New York accpets 10-year multiple-entry visa application for tourist(L)/business(M)/short-term visit to relatives(Q2)/private matters(S2)purposes and 5-year multiple-entry visa application for study(S1)purpose. The requirements are the same as before and the validity of the passport submitted should be at least 1 year left.