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[cj750]

[upchuckles]

He says that he was processed for RP, but then says he was given a six month F visa.. Thats not a residence permit.. Its a visa..

[FuzzX]

As I understand it, getting an exchange worker visa is fairly simple.... it�ll supposedly run you about 35 bucks a month to renew it... My friend just came back from teaching in China and says its fairly easy but he says its a good idea to have a TESOL cert handy or a fake degree just in case..

[naturegirl321]

[A'Moo]

WARNING----- I was arreseted by a PSB official on the weekend. He told me that I was not in possession of a working visa, therefore, I was in the country illegally and would be regarded as an illegal alien. I let him know, in no uncertain terms, that I was not to be subjected to such an utterly racist remark, and let him know that, the proper term was "undocumented worker". He then proceeded to ask me what I taught, at which I proudly retorted "English"...He then snickered, punched his fellow officer in the ribs, and said "English? English is the language of the ghetto. Teach Fukienese-the language of prosperity". I've had enough of this. I am organizing a rally in Revolutionary Martyrs square this weekend, where we will have the crossed flags of Betsy Ross and The five yellow stars on red, all the time protesting the building of the fence along the South China sea, looking to keep friendly, hard-working caucasian members of society out of the country.....

[englishgibson]

Moo are you serious

[FuzzX]

[Mary Ann Davis]

I decided to return to China to teach, but universities are hesitant to actually send the Z visa paperwork now it's already Oct. They want me to come in on an L visa, then say they'll change it.

I'm not financially fit enough to get shafted once I reach China (it's happened before) so ask your advice. Do you think it's safe to enter China, go to the university and then trust them to send me to Hong Kong to change my visa? I couldn't pay for the trip myself. One university said they'd send the Z visa stuff, then it never arrived! Thanks. Mary Ann

[southern bluefin]

I'm planning to come to China next week with my fiancee who is a Chinese expat.

How does the following concept sound:

- I arrive and introduce myself to directors of local immigration companies with my fiancee's help
- I offer to provide English tuition for free, but that the immigration company may charge their clients. They may put an ad in the paper for my classes
- My Chinese mother-in-law-to-be is paid a "fee" by the immigration companies or company that has me tutor their clients. The company may take a slice of the action, but the fee could be based on X dollars per person in attendance. E.g., 15 students @ RMB40 per 45 minute session = RMB600, of which I get at least half as a gift from the mother-in-law-to-be.

It's really a gratuity for my time rather than a wage" as such - although it doesn't have to be linked at all with the teaching work.

Can anyone pick through that and find a reason I'd get caught - thanks.
Does it hold water?

Also, what resources should I bring - IELTS's prep stuff? Any suggestions?

[Teatime of Soul]

What kind of visa do you plan to use to stay in China?

Suppose after a year or so, you and girlfriend/wife have a baby. Chinese mother in law LOVES the baby. She will gladly spend time sitting the baby.

Then you are busted as an illegal and deported with a minimum five year no reentry. Grandma gonna be unhappy.

And of course when your "employer" decides that it's going to be a 90/10 split since you are an illegal with no rights, what will you do?

If you plan to receive wages for work in China, then you should have a proper work visa.

[jeffinflorida]

[jwbhomer]

What is an "immigration company"?

[jeffinflorida]

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