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matador · Joined: 07 Mar 2003 Posts: 281

I have looked at many ads for teachers to go an work in China. Several of them ask you to send a photocopy of your passport. Is this legal?

mike w · Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2004 9:45 am Post subject:

It's normal.

anthyp · Joined: 16 Apr 2004 Posts: 1320 Location: Chicago, IL USA

Some of the schools only do this to check if you're "white" enough for them! Sad but apparently true. It is standard here, however.

nolefan · Joined: 14 Jan 2004 Posts: 1458 Location: on the run

standard operating procedure. They want to be sure about who is showing up ...

millie · Joined: 29 Oct 2003 Posts: 413 Location: HK

The reasons are 2 fold
1) As suggested previously that you have the 'correct' appearance Twisted Evil

2) To get a letter of approval issued by the relevant education office for your visa. (They will also need copies of your qualifications.)

Good luck
M.

NateM · Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Posts: 358

In fairness, it's probably also used to ensure that you are from where you say you're from, (although, that's probably related to the "are you white enough?" segment).