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sainthood · Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 4:19 am Post subject: Cancelling an FEC... why?

So, I'm changing jobs (end of contract and all), and my FEC expires in Sept, so my current work was quite happy to extend my RP til Sept as well (ok I paid for it, but that's fair).

Now, after the new job person has asked if I can extend that RP, she wants me to get the FEC cancelled.

Does this make any sense to anyone?

Also, I've been asked to 'draft a letter' to/for my new employer to do something with visas... I'm getting confused!

Edit: also changing provinces - from Jiangxi to Zhejiang.

Salvatore · Joined: 22 May 2011 Posts: 119

Basically, your current employer sponsored you for the FEC and will ask for it back, if they even gave it to you, and cancel it.

Your new school will sponsor you for a new FEC, but will need a copy of the 1st, so make/scan a copy.

sainthood · Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 5:39 am Post subject:

Don't I need a valid FEC to have my RP still valid??

tacoeater · Joined: 03 Jun 2011 Posts: 45

chengdude · Joined: 13 Jun 2004 Posts: 294

The only time my FEC leaves the drawer is when it's time to renew it. Other than a formality (I am an Expert employed at X institution) it serves no practical use these days.

sainthood · Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:49 am Post subject:

GeminiTiger · Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2011 8:27 pm Post subject:

Schools like to see your old FEC scan for comfort.
Some provinces can renew a Residence Permit, but others
require that a z-visa (the entry permit) be in your passport.
Some provinces can magically produce a RP without a Z.
Basically, whatever they are asking for is what you need.

Lobster · Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 4:34 am Post subject:

Your FEC is useless for a new province; scan and return. Your RP is still valid. You'll need the release form from your old employer to renew your RP in Sept. The new employer will obtain the new FEC.

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