It's graduation season again. What procedures do foreign students need to complete if they want to stay and work in China after graduation? The employment policy for foreigners in China is mainly based on laws and regulations such as the Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China, the Guidelines for Foreigner Work Permit Services, and the Classification Standards for Foreigner Work in China. In addition, in order to attract talents, various regions will also introduce some local policies, and the specific situation should be notified by the personnel department of the employment unit.
According to the localization management regulations of the National Immigration Administration, all types of work permits for foreigners should be processed in the location of their workplace, and the policies based on this should also be based on the location of their workplace. Converting from a study residence permit to a work residence permit usually requires applying for: the People's Republic of China Foreigner Work Permit Notice, the People's Republic of China Foreigner Work Permit, and the People's Republic of China Foreigner Residence Permit (residence subject: work). Generally speaking, applying for a work permit requires two years or more of relevant work experience (proof of work experience issued by the original employer is required). However, according to the Notice of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Education on Allowing Outstanding Foreign University Graduates to Work in China, it is planned to allow some outstanding foreign university graduates (with a master's degree or above) without work experience to work in China.
Graduates usually need to provide: passport, ID photo (2-inch white background), highest degree certificate, medical examination certificate (within six months), and relevant work qualification certificate of two years or more (if any).
Note:
(1) Internship during the study period is not considered work experience for students.
(2) If you have excellent academic performance or have won awards, you can provide supplementary materials such as transcripts, scholarship certificates, recommendation letters, vocational certificates, or published academic papers.
(3) The Labor Contract is generally made in duplicate, with one copy held by the graduate and one copy held by the employer. Sometimes, graduates are required to provide a copy of their own Labor Contract when handling procedures. When signing a contract, it should be noted that the contract should include necessary elements that must be reflected, such as contract period, salary, job position, etc.
Can a study residence permit be converted directly into a work residence permit within China without leaving the country?
The prerequisite for obtaining a work residence permit is to obtain the Foreigner's Work Permit of the People's Republic of China. Fresh doctoral graduates under the age of 40 who work at postdoctoral workstations or have other qualifications that meet the requirements of foreign high-end talents (Class A) can directly apply for the People's Republic of China Foreigner Work Permit in China, and after obtaining it, apply for a work related residence permit in China. If it does not meet the requirements for foreign high-end talents (Class A), international students holding a study residence permit should, in principle, leave the country after graduation. They should apply for a work visa in their country of nationality with the assistance of their employment unit, and enter China with a work visa. Then, they should apply for a work permit and a work residence permit for foreigners in the People's Republic of China. Please consulting with local bureau.
又要到毕业季了，外籍留学生毕业后如果想留在中国工作需要办理哪些手续呢？外国人在华就业政策主要依据的法律法规是《中华人民共和国出境入境管理法》和《外国人来华工作许可服务指南》、《外国人来华工作分类标准》。此外，各地为了吸引人才，也会出台一些本地政策，具体情况要以就业单位人事部门通知为准。
根据国家移民管理局属地化管理规定，外国人各类工作证照应在工作单位所在地办理，所依据的政策也以工作单位所在地为准。从学习类居留许可转换为工作类居留许可通常需要申办：《中华人民共和国外国人工作许可通知》、《中华人民共和国外国人工作许可证》、中华人民共和国外国人居留许可（居留事由：工作）。通常来说，申请工作类证照需有两年及以上的相关工作经历（需提供原工作单位出具的工作经历证明），但依据《人力资源社会保障部外交部教育部关于允许优秀外籍高校毕业生在华就业有关事项的通知》，拟允许部分无工作经历的优秀外籍高校毕业生（硕士及以上学位）在华就业。
毕业生通常需要提供：护照、证件照（2寸白底）、最高学位证书、体检证明（半年以内）、两年及以上相关工作资历证明（如有）。
注：
（1）学生在学习期间的实习不算工作经验。
（2）如果学习成绩优异或曾获奖，可提供成绩单、奖学金证明、推荐信、职业证书或者发表的学术论文等作为补充材料。
（3）《劳动合同》一般一式两份，由毕业生和用人单位各执一份，有时办理手续也会要求毕业生提供自己的《劳动合同》复印件。签订合同时注意合同里应包含必须体现的必要要素，如合同期限、薪资、工作职务等。
学习类居留许可证可以不出境、在中国境内直接转换为工作类居留许可吗？
办理工作类居留许可的前提是取得《中华人民共和国外国人工作许可证》。40周岁以下应届博士毕业生如进入博士后工作站工作，或有其他符合外国高端人才（A类）情况可在境内直接申请《中华人民共和国外国人工作许可证》，取得后在境内直接申请工作类居留许可。如不符合外国高端人才（A类）情况，持有学习类居留许可的国际学生毕业后原则上应出境，在本人国籍国持就业单位协助办理的《中华人民共和国外国人工作许可通知》办理工作签证，并持工作签证入境中国，然后办理《中华人民共和国外国人工作许可证》和工作类居留许可。具体可以先咨询当地审核部门。
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