Foreigners with illegal employment records will have a serious adverse impact on the application for China’s green card, because one of the basic conditions for applying for China’s green card is to abide by Chinese laws and have no criminal record or other bad records (including illegal employment). But this does not mean that it is completely impossible to apply. Here are some possible ways and suggestions:
-Waiting for the specified deadline to expire:
According to relevant regulations, illegal employment in China may be subject to certain restrictions on entry and other penalties. Wait for the expiration of the restriction period before attempting to apply for a green card.
-Proof of correction and good conduct:
Although there has been a record of illegal employment, if sufficient evidence can be provided to prove that one has deeply recognized their mistake and has consistently complied with Chinese laws, demonstrated good conduct and behavior, such as having a stable job and actively participating in social welfare activities, this may to some extent alleviate the negative impact of illegal employment records. But this does not guarantee approval of the green card application.
-Apply through other eligible channels:
You can try to apply for a green card in other qualified ways, such as investment (direct investment in China, stable investment for three consecutive years and good tax record), employment (holding the post of deputy general manager, deputy factory director or above in China, or having the deputy senior title of associate professor, associate researcher or above, and enjoying the same treatment, having served for four consecutive years, and having resided in China for at least three years in four consecutive years with good tax record), spouse clustering (Chinese citizens or spouses of foreigners who have obtained permanent residence qualification in China, who have been married for at least five years, have resided in China for five consecutive years, and have resided in China for at least nine months each year, and have stable life security and residence), but also need Meet the specific requirements of corresponding categories, And illegal employment records may still be considered as one of the factors for approval.
It is extremely difficult to apply for a Chinese green card after having a record of illegal employment, and success cannot be guaranteed. It is recommended to consult relevant departments or professional institutions in detail before applying to understand specific policies and requirements, and develop appropriate application strategies based on one’s own situation.
