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Q: put in the paper work for my 2nd marriage visa today.
my wife got all the paper work ready,went to the public security bureau in Shenzhen,no questions were asked,just a photo taken with my wife at the desk.
pick up passport on June the 13th very very easy
the cost of the visa will be 800 yuan maybe 2 year visa or a 3 year visa not sure.
I might be stating the obvious here Rob but after 13(?) years teaching at the same kindergarten "under the carpet" so to speak, I'm surprised you haven't looked into doing a distance learning degree in early years education. You've got the experience and prior certificates that would surely count towards some modules. That way you make yourself more employable long-term and could make yourself fully legal here with a work permit.
ironman510:
You mean "Online Degree" programs? Maybe he's like me, kids to feed, bills to pay, money saving up for house for the kids. So where does the extra money & time come from to do those online degrees? They cost a lot. I have a BS degree in computer Science & Tech but wanted to add a degree in Education with my free time, so I looked online and saw those online degree fees cost a lot. Plus I'm sure Rob will be safe and fine. But I do agree with you Hotwater, it is a good idea. Just wish there were easier ways for us to add skills or degrees to our resumes.
Hotwater:
I fully understand your point Ironman. It's not just th emomeny but also the time inbetween working and raising his family. I'd looked into the British Open University a couple of years ago and it isn't cheap. It's even more expensive for me now I'm no longer a UK resident.
I hope he'll be fine and he's obviously very good at his job working fo rthe same Kindergarden for so long. There should be someway for his experience and prior qualifications to be recognised here but the Chinese system is unfortunately inflexible. I've got away with no degree as I'm an Engineer with some vocational qualifications and >30 years experience so I've got a work permit. It shoul dbe possible in early years teaching to get one the same way but TIC.
RobRocks:
good point and I agree with you,Just never had the money for it (long story during some of the 13 years)
Great! However, if I would be in the same shoes, I'd worry cops would ask where does money for the living expenses come from.
Why in China nobody worries about it, i.e. 'changing of working regulations on marriage visa'??
Because nobody worries (all follow...) stupidity of 'prohibition of work with marriage visa' regulation in China won't be changed so soon.
If they'd ask me about fin. means, I'd say I collect an empty bottles
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RobRocks:
my wife wrote down on the form that she works and I look after our son.
icnif77:
I understand, but in West you would expect Q like that.
And in China, woman usually doesn't work. By tradition...
ironman510:
Even if he was caught nothing would happen to him, just a verbal warning. Shenzhen takes care of family. I'm sure his salary is sent to his wife. I've met many who got caught and same thing was said: Nothing happened. Because of other reasons that I won't state because I don't want to offend anyone.
icnif77:
Chinese have different set-up than West: 'there's a prohibition (stupid one!), but it isn't enforced.'
You are free to marry Chinese national and have babies, but you aren't permitted to work on marriage visa?????...bing-bing-bing-bingggg...
I am convinced, one must look at China with different eyes.
ironman510:
Thats not the point, 99% of the time the PSB will turn a blind eye because of the strong belief of family, so the Q is safe to do whatever you want or have to do to support your family.
you are super lucky , i know some guys who get 3 months marriage visa in China , something never happen anywhere in the world.
Hotwater:
Never, ever heard of that. If they apply for the S1 type then it's 1 or 2 years. If they applied for an S2 outside China then understandable. Maybe they filled the forms in wrong?
Silverstein:
they applied within China /Guangdong province and Zhejiang
ironman510:
They must be from a different city or province altogether, thats why only 3 months
Lord_hanson:
It depends on the province. In Liaoning they would only give me a 6 month visa at first and said they can provide a longer one after.
must admit that I read the headline as you having a visa based on your second marriage... which, provided the first marriage is still in place, must mean an expensive upkeep in the household
Wow 2 years came and gone so fast, glad to hear you and your family are doing good. Keep it up.
RobRocks:
2 years has gone very fast,my boy is 3 years old on June 13.
Goodonya Rob. TBH, I'm considering doing the same thing. I have to choose between doing that, and risk getting booted out or whatever they do when they discover you're working on the sly, or accepting the worst contract in history. Small city, no other options.
In my case I couldn't use my wife's name for a pay point.
I'll probably sign the bullshit contract and try to hang on for another 3 years until wife can take early retirement and we can fuk off.
Anyhow, good luck to yourself. And happy birthday to the lad.
RobRocks:
I will tell you that I would rather be legal,but the powers that be say I need a degree to teach kindergarten,,I have refs and certificate in early childhood care and education. and well over 20 years teaching experience in teaching 2-6 years old children.
I have more experience than someone thats just got off the plane,if only there was someway to prove that you are a good teacher and care about what you do,in order to get the right visa.
I know I cant teach adults or Uni or older students but I know damn well I can teach kindergarten children and I know that Iam good at what I do.
I wish you the best man good luck
and thank you.
I might be stating the obvious here Rob but after 13(?) years teaching at the same kindergarten "under the carpet" so to speak, I'm surprised you haven't looked into doing a distance learning degree in early years education. You've got the experience and prior certificates that would surely count towards some modules. That way you make yourself more employable long-term and could make yourself fully legal here with a work permit.
ironman510:
You mean "Online Degree" programs? Maybe he's like me, kids to feed, bills to pay, money saving up for house for the kids. So where does the extra money & time come from to do those online degrees? They cost a lot. I have a BS degree in computer Science & Tech but wanted to add a degree in Education with my free time, so I looked online and saw those online degree fees cost a lot. Plus I'm sure Rob will be safe and fine. But I do agree with you Hotwater, it is a good idea. Just wish there were easier ways for us to add skills or degrees to our resumes.
Hotwater:
I fully understand your point Ironman. It's not just th emomeny but also the time inbetween working and raising his family. I'd looked into the British Open University a couple of years ago and it isn't cheap. It's even more expensive for me now I'm no longer a UK resident.
I hope he'll be fine and he's obviously very good at his job working fo rthe same Kindergarden for so long. There should be someway for his experience and prior qualifications to be recognised here but the Chinese system is unfortunately inflexible. I've got away with no degree as I'm an Engineer with some vocational qualifications and >30 years experience so I've got a work permit. It shoul dbe possible in early years teaching to get one the same way but TIC.
RobRocks:
good point and I agree with you,Just never had the money for it (long story during some of the 13 years)
I picked up my passport yesterday (June 13) 800rmb for 2 year marriage visa.
icnif77:
I got new FEC yesterday, after 3rd month of working at this place. Next week, RP-year-extension.
xinyuren:
I envy you. I keep getting a 1 year. Next month, I will apply for my third renewal. Hopefully they will grant me a 2 year.
