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HI, I had been working at an A-level college but asked for better conditions which was taken as a resignation and then a dismissal was given.
Now ten months on I have been offered a new job in a different city. The problem is I have no idea how my last visa has been left. The board of directors were split on the final firing with half of them supporting me and the other half not. I was hoping I could just apply for a new visa from scratch but I'm hearing stories of blacklisting, employers not cancelling visas and maybe needing a release letter. I was hoping to not have to mention my previous employment to my new employer as it was for a very short time and not the greatest success.
I've spoken to my previous employer and was told "I'd imagine the visa was canceled", which isn't the clearest answer I could have received.
Any advice on if I can just start start from scratch would be appreciated! Thanks
10 years 41 weeks ago in Visa & Legalities - China
You have a problem
you had 30 days to get a new job when your employment ended
there was a post about that a few days ago about Can a company cancel your visa?
Question If you are in China
Why has it taken 10 months to worry about your visa status?
is your passport at least still valid?
do not get offended as these are
some of the Questions you are going to be asked here and by the PSB
sp524:
I have a new passport and it's taken me ten months to worry about my visa because the whole resignation/firing issue happened when I was on holiday in another country. I didn't go back to China after their final decision. Thanks for your advice, I was hoping just to start again but...
Mmmmmm............ I think you have problems too. I assume that you are not in China now. However, the previous employment and permission to work will come to light if and when you pursue the new employer. The other problem is you have technically lied to the new employer about your previous employment status. Even omitting information is tantamount to lying in job applications. They will find that out in due course and will leave you with another tricky situation to deal with. Had you been honest from the outset, even if your previous employer had refused the standard release letter, there are ways that the new employer may have been able to help you. As you have been dishonest to them, they may even refuse to do that.
sp524:
I understand your point but I spent very little time in this job and it just seemed counter productive to put it on my CV as the gap was only about a month.
If you are not in China, I would just apply for jobs, and when one gets you the papers for a z visa, then apply. I doubt they are going to look at the old employment, when you are basically starting from scratch.
Once you have the invitation letter and work permit, the visa is simple, providing you are in your home country, and are legally entitled to work in China (degree and two years teaching experience).
It is a different story if you are inside China, trying to get a new visa. They will tell you to apply in your home country.
sp524:
Thanks, I was hoping my situation would go the way your comment would suggest but where could I find out for sure? I don't want to walk into any tricky decisions!
When you apply for a visa new or other wise to any country
some of the questions that will asked are
Have you ever held a visa to enter ...?.. and then provide the details
Have you ever been refused or had a visa canceled? then supply details
and I bet it is the same for a residents permit
So I know it is a pain however you need to be prepared to clear up these matters
just be up front with employers because if you are who they want and they are a good employer they will help you
Wish you the best of luck and best regards
sp524:
Thanks for your answer, it turns out my resident visa expires a couple of days after I'm meant to arrive in China and my old boss seems to think I'll be good to go once the visa has expired, I'll have to find more info but thanks again.