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IMPACT – HIGH
What is the change? Beginning April 1, China will roll out revamped work authorization procedures.
What does the change mean? Work permits will be classified into three types (A, B and C), and an online management system will be introduced.
Background: The new procedures have been piloted in 10 cities and provinces since November 2016 and introduce a points-based framework and simplification of work authorization categories. Category A is for high-level foreign experts in science, high tech and special talent; category B is for market-demand talent; category C is for temporary/service market foreign employees. Applicants will be scored based on their age, salary, education, Mandarin language skills, work location and duration, and other factors such as working in remote areas.
BAL Analysis: Companies should complete registration of their online account if they have not already done so. In addition to planning for potential delays during the transition, employers should anticipate longer document-preparation timelines due to new rules on obtaining legalization of supporting documents.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group in China. For additional information, please contact china@bal.com.
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