實用美語:Applying for a Visa(2)(音頻文字)

實用美語:Applying for a Visa(2)(音頻文字) ZT

王小姐到美國使館簽證，簽證官Bob Jones受理她的申請，Bob得知王小姐是研究古跡的專家後，覺得這個行業很有意思。

B: Wow, that sounds like an interesting line of work. I see here you are a citizen of People's Republic of China.

W: That's correct.

B: According to United States law, I'm required to ask you some reasonably personal questions. Please understand that these are formalities and are required of everyone.

W: No problem. Ask away.

B: Do you have proof of your financial stability? I'll need to see a bank statement.

W: Yes. I remembered to bring my bankbook. Here you are.

簽證官Bob說，王小姐從事的行業似乎很有意思，line of work，指的是工作，行業。簽證官Bob說，他要問王小姐一些個人問題，these are formalities. Formalities，意思是必要的形式。首先，簽證申請人要證明自己的 financial stability，經濟實力。

B: Have you ever been involved with terrorism or groups that support terrorism?

W: Absolutely not.

B: Do you have a criminal record in China?

W: No. Not even a parking ticket.

B: Ok...now I'm going to ask you sign a statement that affirms everything you just told me. If you sign this document, it's legally considered the same as swearing an oath in court. Do you affirm that everything you just told me is the truth?

W: I do.

簽證官問王小姐是否參與過恐怖活動，be involved with，意思是參與，涉及。簽證官又問，do you have a criminal record in China? 在中國有沒有犯罪記錄。王小姐回答說，她連違章停車的罰單都沒吃過。違章停車的罰單在英語裏叫parking ticket. 簽證官最後讓王小姐在一份文件上簽字，保證自己所說的一切屬實。

B: Then please sign here. Thank you. Now I must inform you that anyone applying for a visa to the United States is required to have their fingerprints taken.

W: That's not a problem. So...how long before I'll know if my visa is approved.

B: The processing time is usually about 5 days. If there is some problem, you'll get a call or an email.

W: Excellent. Thank you for your assistance Mr. Jones, you've been a great help.

B: Not at all...just doing my job. Enjoy your trip to the United States.

W: I certainly will!

王小姐簽好字，還要做指紋取樣，按簽證官說的，anyone applying for a visa to the United States is required to have fingerprints taken. 凡是申請入境美國簽證的人，都要提取指紋。

王小姐問簽證申請幾天才會有結果，簽證官回答說，The processing time is about 5 days，辦理簽證大約要五天的時間，如果有問題，會電話或是電郵通知申請人，簽證官最後還預祝王小姐去美國旅程順利。