Frequently Asked Questions and Answers to Foreign Doctoral Applicants for Permanent Residence in China
Q:Are there specific requirements for a doctoral degree in the application conditions?A:There are sp
A:There are specific requirements. Not all doctoral degrees can be applied for doctoral permanent residency. They must be recognized by Chinese educational institutions as doctoral degrees in order to meet the application requirements for doctoral permanent residency. Otherwise, they cannot be applied through doctoral permanent residency channels. To obtain a doctoral degree from an overseas institution, one must provide a "Certificate of Foreign Academic Degrees and Degrees" issued by the Study Abroad Service Center of the Ministry of Education (which can be certified through the "Foreign Academic Degrees and Degrees Certification System" of the Ministry of Education).
Q:How can foreign Chinese doctoral students prove their identity as foreign Chinese? Do they need to provide relevant proof materials?
A:Required. Foreign Chinese refer to former Chinese citizens who have joined foreign nationality and their foreign descendants or foreign descendants of Chinese citizens. When applying for a green card, a foreign Chinese doctor should provide proof that he/she once had the nationality of the People's Republic of China, such as the original Chinese identity card, registered residence certificate, the People's Republic of China Registration Withdrawal Certificate, and the original Chinese passport; Or submit proof letters of foreign Chinese issued by overseas Chinese affairs departments at or above the county level (only required by workers).
Q:Are foreign PhDs who do not have a job eligible to apply for permanent residency status in China based on their doctoral qualifications?
A:No way. Foreign doctors applying for permanent residency also need to meet the following conditions: 1. Holding a valid work related residence permit; 2. Hold a valid Foreigner Work Permit.
Q:What precautions do foreign Chinese doctors need to prepare or pay attention to before applying for permanent residency status in China?
A:1. You need to check whether you have successfully cancelled your Chinese registered residence. Those who have not cancelled their Chinese registered residence shall apply after canceling their registered residence. 2. When applying, it is also necessary to submit proof of foreign settlement qualification and naturalization certificate. If the naturalization certificate is lost, it must be promptly reissued. If the naturalization certificate cannot be provided, the application for entry and exit will not be accepted. 3. It is necessary to check whether there are any negative records such as illegal employment, illegal detention, administrative penalties, etc. 4. If you obtain a doctoral degree from abroad, you need to first obtain a foreign degree certification from the China Study Abroad Service Center.
Q:What are the advantages of foreign PhD applicants compared to other categories of permanent residency status in China?
A:1. There is no requirement for consecutive cumulative years of residence or work in China; 2. Foreign spouses and children can apply together.
Q:Will the inconsistency between the name of the foreign passport and the name on the Chinese passport and the certificate of withdrawal after entering a foreign country cause difficulties and impact on the application? What key materials need to be provided as proof?
A:It will have an impact. A certificate issued by the relevant department of the applicant's country of nationality (declaration of the same person) should be submitted and authenticated by our embassy or consulate abroad or by the embassy or consulate of the country of nationality in China.
Q:If the doctoral degree was obtained in a foreign country using a Chinese identity and the name displayed on the education (degree) certificate does not match the applicant's current foreign passport name, is it valid? Do I also need to prove the same person?
A:If the name of the applicant on the education (degree) certificate is inconsistent with the name on the foreign passport, a certificate issued by the relevant department of the applicant's country of nationality (declaration of the same person) should be submitted and authenticated by our embassy or consulate abroad or by the embassy or consulate of the country of nationality in China. Prove that the applicant's Chinese name on their educational background is the same as the name on their foreign passport.
Q:During the process of accepting my green card after submitting the application, will it affect my green card application if I move to another company due to work development or suddenly resign?
A:Yes. It is best not to resign or change your work unit during the processing, as it may affect your green card application.
Q:Due to some special reasons, I have had a record of illegal visa delays, but only received verbal warnings from the public security bureau as a punishment for entry and exit, without imposing a fine on me. Can I still apply for a green card in this situation?
A:It is recommended that the applicant go to the immigration registration hall to find a police officer to check their residence records and confirm whether they meet the application requirements. If there are computer connected records of illegal detention penalties or other illegal penalties, the application will not be allowed.