By Matt @WIEChina #ESL #Visa #Points System
Over the past few months, you may have heard some chatter about the Chinese new visa policy. Not surprising. According to bendibao.com[CN] the new Chinese visa policy will come into force across the country on April 1st this year, and expat community shares mixed feelings about it, reported from globaltimes.cn[EN]. Business owners become worried as the policy may make it difficult for their expat employees while some expats work in China consider it as a more transparent policy for their best interests.
And as with any changes in visa policy that comes onto the scene, ESL teachers are chiming in with, “Can I get a better grade from the system” ”…and, how?”
The short answer? Absolutely. The longer answer? Read on to find out how. (And be sure to follow us on Guangzhouworda.wordpress.com[EN])
1. Foreigner’s Work Permit (FWP)
2. Categories for expats
3. Points System
4. Foreigner’s Work License (FWL)
5. FAQ
1. Categories for expats:
Class A is for specialists, scientists, researchers, professors, journalists, accountants, musicians, artists, coaches, CEOs and etc. blog.sina.com[CN]
For ESL teachers, Class B is what we are aiming for. (on either condition below)
1) Bachelor’s degree or higher and 2 years’ full time relevant work experience.
2) Master’s degree from any university in Mainland China (excellent graduate)
3) Master’s degree from any world top 100 universities overseas (according to Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s ranking)
4) Technically speaking, ESL teachers can only teach your native language, and Bachelor or higher degree and 2 years’ full time teaching experience are required. If your major is Education, Linguistics or Education or if you have TEFL certificate, 2 years’ full time teaching experience can be exempt.
5) Personal points above 60, refer to points system below in part 3.
VisainChina.com[EN]
Blog.sina.com[CN]
Class C is not applicable for ESL teachers, needless to cover.
2. Points system
Item
Criteria
Points
Annual Salary paid by domestic company
(Highest possible score: 20)
450,000 and above
20
350,000–449,999
17
250,000–349,999
14
150,000–249,999
11
70,000–149,999
8
50,000–69,999
5
Less than 50,000
0
Education background or International Professional Qualification Certificate
(Highest possible score: 20)
Doctor’s Degree or equivalent
20
Master’s Degree or equivalent
15
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
10
Relevant work seniority
(Highest possible score: 15)
Above 2 years
(1 point for 1 additional year)
Maximum 15
2 years
5
Less than 2 years
0
Annual working time
(Highest possible score: 15)
(by Month)
Above 9 months
15
6–9 months
10
3–6 months
5
Less than 3 months
0
Chinese level
(Highest possible score: 10)
Bachelor’s degree or Higher
(Teaching in Chinese)
10
HSK 5 and above
10
HSK 4
8
HSK 3
6
HSK 2
4
HSK 1
2
Work location
(Highest possible score: 10)
Western regions
10
North-eastern regions
(Old industrial bases)
10
Central regions
(National-level poverty-stricken counties)
10
Age
(Highest possible score: 15)
18–25 years old
10
26–45 years old
15
46–55 years old
10
56–60 years old
5
Above 60 years old
0
World-class university or Work experience in Fortune Global 500 company
(Highest possible score: 5)
Graduated from world 100 universities
(Shanghai Jiao Tong University Ranking)
5
Work experience in Fortune Global 500 company
5
Recommendation from Provincial Foreigner’s Management Department
(Highest possible score: 10)
Shortage of special talents on economic and societal development (According to standards set by Provincial Foreigner’s Management Department)
0–10
VisainChina.com[EN]
Blog.sina.com[CN]
Advice：(VisainChina.com[EN])
1) Most ESL teachers’ work permit belongs to class B
2) If you have the work permit (old system), you can get at least class B work permit (new system) for sure.
3) You should start to get your highest education degree (Authenticated by the Chinese Embassy / Consulate, or Authenticated by the foreign Embassy / Consulate in China, or notarized by a local notary public in applicant’s home country)
4) You should start to collect your country police clearance (issued by your home country local police department or security department or notary public or Consulate in China is all ok)
5) Make sure you provide your personal information and document accurately, since from April 1st, 2017 onwards, China will only use one system across the country and all the information will be connected. Any mistake or inaccurate information will result in potential inconvenience.
(Also remember to consult us on points policy above,
Luke@worldaedu.com.cn [you will be talking to a handsome young man]
Worldahr2010@126.com [you will be talking to a beautiful young lady]
Worldahr@outlook.com [you will be talking to a fervent gentleman])
3. Foreigner’s Work License
To apply the “Foreigner’s work permit” (FWP), you need to apply the “Foreigner’s work license” (FWL) first, and it takes about 20 working days all together.
1) Application form
2) Working certificate
3) Applicant’s highest degree (Authenticated by the Chinese Embassy / Consulate, or Authenticated by the foreign Embassy / Consulate in China, or notarized by a local notary public in applicant’s home country)
4) Applicant’s police clearance (issued by your home country local police department or security department or notary public or Consulate in China)
5) Health certificate
6) Employment contract
7) Other qualifications if you belong to class A
VisainChina.com[EN]
FAQs lawandborder.com[EN]
VISAS, STAY CERTIFICATES, AND RESIDENCE PERMITS, IN GENERAL
1) What’s the difference?
2) What are the new visa classifications?
3) What are the new types of residence permits?
4) What is the duration of stay for the new visa classifications and residence permits?
5) What are the grounds of ineligibility?
6) Who needs a medical exam?
WORKING IN CHINA
7) When is a Z (work) visa required, as opposed to an M (business) visa?
8) Is there any update on what qualifications are required for a Z (work) visa?
9) Is there any update on R visas for foreign talent?
10) Who needs a criminal background check?
UNAUTHORIZED EMPLOYMENT
11) What are the penalties for unauthorized employment?
12) How is unauthorized employment defined?
13) “I’ve been offered a job in China. The employer says I should first to apply for an tourist or business visa to start work, then they will shift me to a work visa. Does that sound right?”
STUDENTS AND INTERNS
14) What work authorization and internship opportunities are available to foreign students with residence certificates for study?
15) “Which visa is appropriate to do an internship in China if I have no residence certificate for study?”
PROCEDURES FOR VISA APPLICATIONS ABROAD
16) What are the passport requirements for visa applicants?
17) Who needs an interview at the Chinese Embassy or other visa issuing agency abroad?
18) Will visa runs to Hong Kong or a third country be possible?
19) I am currently in China. Can I mail my visa application to a Chinese Embassy abroad?
20) How should I understand a visa’s validity, number of entries, and duration of stay?
PROCEDURES AT THE PSB EXIT-ENTRY ADMINISTRATION
21) How early must an application for a visa, stay certificate, or residence permit be filed with the Exit-Entry Administration?
22) How long will adjudication of a visa, stay certificate, or residence permit application at the Exit-Entry Administration take? Is travel possible while the application is pending?
23) What’s the maximum length of stay that may be given on a short-term visa extension?
24) Under what circumstances will a short-term visa be extended?
25) Under what circumstances will a change from a short-term visa to a residence permit be permitted within China?
PERMANENT RESIDENCE
26) How will the new law impact permanent residence applications?
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF STAY
27) What’s the requirement for “temporary residence registration” with the local police within 24 hours of arrival?
28) Are foreign nationals required to carry their passports with them?
29) What are the restricted areas where foreign nationals are prohibited from entering, living, and working?
MISCELLANEOUS
30) What are the details on the government’s collection of foreigners’ biometric data?
31) Should foreigners expect their immigration status will be checked in connection with financial, educational, medical, telecommunications, and other transactions?
32) What whistleblower provisions require reporting on violations of the exit-entry administration regulations?
33) Will visas and residence certificates issued before the regulations’ September 1 effective date be honored for entry and stay afterwards?
34) Can foreign nationals be prohibited from departing China?
(Also remember to consult us to clear your further questions,
Luke@worldaedu.com.cn [you will be talking to a handsome young man]
Worldahr2010@126.com [you will be talking to a beautiful young lady]
Worldahr@outlook.com [you will be talking to a fervent gentleman])
