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midian3x · Joined: 19 Jun 2010 Posts: 26

Has anyone heard of this?

My visa expires Sept 10th. I thought there was a three month extension but they are saying that three months starts on July 1 and not your visa end date.

This is rather important because even though I have started the process there is some doubt whether I will have that form in my hand by Oct 1.

So if I do not have my CBC authenticated by then then game over- no extension of the visa?

bestteacher2012 · Joined: 22 Aug 2012 Posts: 160

Would depend on the province you are in, they may or may not require one to extend your visa.

mcloo7 · Joined: 18 Aug 2009 Posts: 434 Location: Hangzhou

Did they specify exactly what kind of CBC you have to get? You could possibly do one with your state, online. Some states will instantly issue you a certificate if you have no record. I am pretty sure that since it has not been specified that you need a federal background check, some places do accept state, or even local police CBC's. If you go the online state check route it may cost you $10.

midian3x · Joined: 19 Jun 2010 Posts: 26

I can get any kind of criminal check.

The problem is it has to be authenticated by the Chinese consulate in the US.

So after the I get the check it has to be notarized locally.

Then it has to be authenticated by my state.

Then it has to be authenicated by the State Department.

Then and only then will the Chinese consulate authenticate it.

There is no guarantee all of this will be done by Oct 1.

5h09un · Joined: 01 Jul 2010 Posts: 140

midian3x · Joined: 19 Jun 2010 Posts: 26

Their websites say they will.

I ordered a state background check that is how I got started.

Big Worm · Joined: 02 Jan 2011 Posts: 171

Where in China is this a requirement now? First time I've heard of it.

midian3x · Joined: 19 Jun 2010 Posts: 26

Depends on where you are.

Beijing requires it.

Then it seems to be up to the luck of the draw.

Big Worm · Joined: 02 Jan 2011 Posts: 171

Right, I know Beijing has a crc check, but I've never heard of it having to be notaraized/verified by four different agencies. State Department? Seriously?

I wonder if this isn't a case of a fao not knowing the requirements. Easy enough since apparently nobody including the psb really knows for certian.

NoBillyNO · Joined: 11 Jun 2012 Posts: 1762

When I first arrived many years ago, i did my med check in the US.... it also had to be verified by the same method.

5h09un · Joined: 01 Jul 2010 Posts: 140

midian3x · Joined: 19 Jun 2010 Posts: 26

midian3x · Joined: 19 Jun 2010 Posts: 26

Edit-it HAS to be a state background check in order to be authenicated

5h09un · Joined: 01 Jul 2010 Posts: 140

midian3x · Joined: 19 Jun 2010 Posts: 26

that would work- it is a longer and more expensive process though