FeedOctober 30, 2007
The US Consulate in Shanghai has announced that Chinese nationals wishing to apply for a US visa must now jump through a series of real metal hoops.
Consular officer Brad Fitzpatrick explained: "It has long been the case that applying for a visa to the United States requires jumping through numerous hoops: paying a fee, providing fingerprints, providing proof of employment. Financial documents, health documents, character checks...".
"We have decided to formalise this process by using a series of 24 inch stainless steel hoops.
Applicants will have to jump through the flaming hoops placed 3 feet above the ground. We are sure this will not make the application process any more arbitrary than it is at present."
Consular officer Brad Fitzpatrick explained: "It has long been the case that applying for a visa to the United States requires jumping through numerous hoops: paying a fee, providing fingerprints, providing proof of employment. Financial documents, health documents, character checks...".
"We have decided to formalise this process by using a series of 24 inch stainless steel hoops.
Applicants will have to jump through the flaming hoops placed 3 feet above the ground. We are sure this will not make the application process any more arbitrary than it is at present."