Recently, the General Offices of the Communist Party of China and the General Office of the State Council have issued the Opinions on Intensifying the Management of Permanent Residence Services for Foreigners (the “Opinions”).
According to the Opinions, it is proposed to include more types of employers of applicants for permanent residence, cancel the limit of position levels, and extend the time limit of residence. According to the Opinions, for those foreigners working in the industries and sectors fully supported by the state, the system of transformation from residence based on work to permanent residence should be smooth. It is required to extend the limitation for excellent foreign students working in China, and provide channels for them to work in China and apply for permanent residence after graduation. Moreover, the Opinions make clear the qualifications of foreigners permanently residing in China in such aspects as exit and entry, employment, house purchase, financial businesses, application for driver’s license, education of kids, transportation and travel, hotel registration, social security, etc.
(Source: http://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2016-02/18/content_5043448.htm)
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