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[tony123]

Hello, I am going to be leaving for China soon to teach English.

I owe child support to the tune of $500 a month, which I do not plan on paying from China. I plan on getting a work Z and then a residency permit. I plan on staying in China indefintely, possibly for the rest of my life. I am not currently in arrears on the child support.

I am aware of a US law called the Passport Denial Program..in which they will not give a passport to someone who is more than $2,500 in arrears. Fortunately, I already have a passport, and I'm not currently in arrears. So I shouldn't have any problem getting to China. The problem will be, after the fifth month, I will have reached $2,500 in arrears and my passport could be revoked or invalidated at that point.

My question is: How would this effect my ability to stay in China? How often does a residency permit need to be renewed? Would they check the validty of my passport at the time they renew the residency permit? Or the visa? Or does the Vuisa even need to get renewed if you have a residency permit? What other documents do I need to live indefinetely in China, and would the revocation of my passport pose any problems?

Please, I really need some advice on this topic. Also, please don't lecture me on my obligations as a father...the child will be very well provided for, and will have a great life. This thread isnt meant to debate child support or ethics...please just answer the question. Any sincere advice or knowledge on this topic would be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you.

[nomad soul]

Best to post this on the China forum; you'll get more informed responses.