Report from China: The Immigrant Visa Unit of U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou closes due to unknown powder package

 

Chinese police officers patrol outside the Consulate

Yesterday morning, the Immigrant Visa Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Guangzhou received a package with unknown powder, the Consular office was  immediately closed for investigation. There are currently no reports of casualties.  According to the US Consulate General Website, "The Immigrant Visa Unit is closed for all visa operations through May15. Please check this webpage for updates to the status of operations. Persons with interviews scheduled for May 14 or May 15 will be contacted with instructions on how to reschedule their appointments."