In person application

Greeting:

I am waiting for a letter of invite from a primary school in Guiyang, Guizhou. When I receive the letter do I need to be in person at the Consulate Office in Chicago to process the visa application? Or can I complete that process by paying applicable fees electronically?

Thank you for your consideration and look forward to hear from you soon.

Thanks,

-Tzianeng
651.238.5300