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[Fergubond]

Hello guys I hope I can find some advice. I have a few questions. I worked in china for 5 years until 2015, but a lot has changed since then. I am currently living in Japan but received accepted an offer to return to china next year. I’m hoping to get some advice on the documents process. I have a read a lot of information online, but have some questions.

1.) Do any Americans know a way to get the local (state) no criminal history check done while overseas? When I worked for a training school they had an online system to check, but things seem stricter than before. I will be going back to the States for Christmas but not to the state I resided in. Also the school is asking that I start the process this month instead of waiting.

2.) With regards to the notary and authentication process, does anyone have suggestions on how to do that from abroad? Maybe an agency that doesn’t cost and arm and a leg. My degree, CELTA and background check were issued in different states. I don’t have the time or money to go to 3 different states over the Christmas holiday.

3.) I’ve been told that Suzhou needs a document showing the cancellation of my foreign expert certificate from 2 years ago. At the time I left china, I wasn’t planning to return and for previous jobs I didn’t have to provide it, so I don’t have it. I assume others have left china and returned since the new procedures were put in place. Also I would assume, since the government issued and cancelled the FEC, they would have a record of it. Does anyone have experience getting a copy of the document issued?

I really appreciate any help that the community could provide.

[eihpos]

For 3) I was in the same situation a couple of years ago, Have you asked your new employer if they could help with this? I though it seemed like a long-shot, but they actually got in touch with my first employer (from 2 years ago prior too)and sorted it out for me.

[Fergubond]

Thanks for the reply mate. I am hoping for the same result. I emailed my old agency twice in the last month, with no reply. I think it may be a situation of me no longer making them money so they don’t care. Funny thing is, my first school released me from my contract 2 weeks early and helped with the visa transfer when that agency hired me years ago. I went ahead and sent the email address and phone number to my new agency. Hopefully they will have better luck.

[TrampledKlown]

As someone who's seen both sides of the pond, would you mind giving a brief comparison of life in China vs Japan?

[Fergubond]

[nomad soul]

[Fergubond]