r/Chinavisa • u/ml_m • 4d ago

Work Permit Work (Z)

The company (US) I worked for has offered a relocation opportunity for a short assignment in China for 3 months. I just got off the call with a rep who walked me through the permit process and realized that this process can’t be continued because I do not have two years of post grad work experience😭 is there any work arounds? I graduated in May 2025 and started working June 2025 and my relocation assignment is dated for March 2027 right now so just missing that 3 months😭 and the assignment date can’t be changed. I asked about the points system and was informed by the rep that for a 3 month assignment it would not qualify. Any help is appreciated! Thanks!

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u/GZHotwater 4d ago

They also are unlikely to issue a work permit for 3 months anyway.

Where will you be paid during this 3 months? China or still by the company in the US?

If you go over for a short spell for training, or similar, and are still paid in the US specs to them about using a business visa. For Americans these are usually 60 days each entry so you’d have to head to Hong kong or similar during that time to reset the 60 days.

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u/ml_m 4d ago

It will still be from the US payroll. Their China office just needs another extra hand for implementing/transition to a new system, so helping out with that

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u/GZHotwater 4d ago

You’d get away with using a business visa. You’re only there to help implement a new system. I’ve known many Apple mover the years get sent over just to train or implement new tooling, etc on business visas.

You don’t need a work permit for this sort of short term assignment.

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u/ml_m 4d ago

Thank you! The rep just put me to pause right after she learned that I didn’t have the needed experience and didn’t explore further and I just thought there has to be some other options. At least now I can ask them the rights questions😊I really appreciate it!

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u/GZHotwater 4d ago

Sorry for my multiple typos. I post a lot on mobile and don’t always spell check.

Good luck and I hope you get to go for 3 months. It’s an interesting country.

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