In Guangzhou, there is no fixed standard for the approval time of permanent residency reunion applications. Generally speaking, there are the following situations:
Spouse group clustering: Applicants must be Chinese citizens or spouses of foreign nationals who have obtained permanent residency in China, have a marriage relationship of at least 5 years, have resided continuously in China for at least 5 years and have resided for no less than 9 months per year, and have stable living security and residence. If the conditions are met, the usual approval time may be around 6 months, but the actual time may vary due to the completeness, complexity, and other factors of the application materials.
Clustering of children: One or both parents are Chinese citizens (with permanent registered residence registration in China) or foreigners with permanent residence qualification in China, who are under 18 years old and unmarried, and have foreign nationality after nationality verification. Although the official has not explicitly stated the residency requirements for such applicants, some cities have certain residency requirements, and the approval time in Guangzhou is roughly around 6 months, which can also be affected by various factors, resulting in differences in actual time.
Relatives seeking refuge: Elderly people who are over 60 years old, have no direct relatives overseas, seek refuge with direct relatives within the country, have resided in China continuously for at least 5 years and for no less than 9 months per year, and have stable living security and residence. The approval time usually fluctuates around 6 months, and the specific duration varies depending on various circumstances.
