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Hatcher · Joined: 20 Mar 2008 Posts: 602

I moved to a new school and had to trans my Z visa.

I thought I would give up my passport for 5 day but its 8 days for a rez permit.

The whole process seems so long. Meanwhile, I am sitting and waiting and waiting... can this be be done without extra paperwork outside the country?

Alien abductee · Joined: 08 Jun 2014 Posts: 527 Location: Kuala Lumpur

nimadecaomei · Joined: 22 Sep 2016 Posts: 605

For reference only. My Z Visa expired about 9 years ago. Since then I have been on work RPs with the same company. I am changing jobs this year and need to switch, but the requirements have shifted over the last 9 years. I need (am working on) a criminal check and for it to be authenticated and my degree needed to be authenticated.

Interestingly, I switched to a spousal RP (mine work one was set to expire on the 16th and that is not enough time). New place will deal with switching it to a work RP, I am aware spousal does not allow work legally. They were so quick to get a spousal RP. Three business days and boom. The application process was faster than getting alien residence registered at the local police.

rocket man · Joined: 19 Dec 2015 Posts: 110 Location: Raleigh NC USA

I'm having the same problem, was told I can't leave the country while my FEC and RP are being transferred from Chongqing to Shanghai, apparently it's related to the new regs being implemented.

Bummed because I wanted to go back to the states this summer

jaybet3 · Joined: 15 Dec 2010 Posts: 140 Location: Indonesia

@Rocket Man,

My new school in Guangzhou wanted me to go their school and process the FEC and RP while I was still in China.

My friend did this and spent his own time (without pay) waiting for the docs to be completed.

I told them I was going home to my wife and daughter and to send me the visa or whatever when it was ready.

I believe the reason they ask you to stay in country is that it is easier for the school.

I got my first visa without being in the country, so I didn't see any reason to waste my time waiting in China.

The school is now processing my documents. Patiently waiting to see what happens, but all seems good so far.

The school asked me to provide evidence of health insurance which I have. If I didn't, I was told I would not be able to be insured unless I was in China.

On my first contract I had insurance but was forced to buy additional China insurance when I arrived.

I believe it's possible to push back on these requests because they have little merit and are so random.

rocket man · Joined: 19 Dec 2015 Posts: 110 Location: Raleigh NC USA

jaybet3 · Joined: 15 Dec 2010 Posts: 140 Location: Indonesia

@ Rocketman,

Wow, your school is giving you a hard time. At first my school was reluctant to give us the release letter, but then finally came through and me and the other teachers got it on our last day before we left China.

Can you PM me the name of the school in Chongqing. I'd like to know in case I ever go back there to work and will avoid that place.

Based on my experience, there's no need for you to be present to process the release letter. The office administration for your school should be able to do all this for you. Actually, they should be doing this. It's part of their job as your employer.

Good luck with your continuing drama.