|
Job Discussion Forums
"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!"
|
| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
Freeman12
Joined: 30 Jan 2014
Posts: 2
Location: Texas
|
 Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2014 7:45 pm Post subject: How can I change my visa status in China? |
 |
|
My husband and I are moving to teach in Shanghai area. My husband will be applying for a Z Visa in the US before we leave, and I will have to apply for spouse visa. I was told this is because my Bachelor's degree isn't finished yet - I have 5 classes left to go in order to graduate. Is there a way once I graduate to change my visa from spouse to Z visa so I can gain employment?? I read somewhere about 2 yrs work experience after graduation, which I won't be able to "technically" provide them with if I am living in China with my husband while he teaches.
Any suggestions?? Advice? Experience with successful visa runs? |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
wangdaning
Joined: 22 Jan 2008
Posts: 3154
|
| Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 1:43 am Post subject: |
|
|
I would say ask the school, but that implies you would work for the same school.
You can switch, how it happens is more open ended.
Are you planning to have a trip home at anytime, that could help things.
If not make sure the school gets HK as the place, otherwise, you are not getting the visa. You cannot switch, officially, in China from the L->Z.
Forgot to address experience. That is a funny one. Just list any you have and see what happens. I put I had 5 years taking care of my friends kid. When I was at his home I did look after the kid  That was before my uni, so maybe it is different. Hopefully, someone can help out here. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
doogsville
Joined: 17 Nov 2011
Posts: 924
Location: China
|
| Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 9:11 am Post subject: Re: How can I change my visa status in China? |
|
|
| Freeman12 wrote: |
| I read somewhere about 2 yrs work experience after graduation, which I won't be able to "technically" provide them with if I am living in China with my husband while he teaches. |
I'm not sure that the work experience has to be post graduation, but I may be wrong (and if I am someone on Dave's is sure to let me know :0 ). You hit the nail on the head with your use of the word "technically" I think. There is a phrase, much loved of New Agers and positive thinkers, regarding telling yourself you feel positive, even if you don't, so you eventually will. 'You've got to fake it to make it'. Or if you're more of a football fan, then when you think of the truth, just 'Bend it like Beckham'. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
|
This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling.
Contact Dave's ESL Cafe
Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved.
Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
