Academic certificates for work permit

ecso

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Member since 25 June 2017

ecso

25 June 2017 00:36:22

ecso

25 June 2017 00:36:22

Hi,

I urgently need your advice please!
I have a job offer from Guangdong and the school is requesting my original academic certificates. I find this odd, knowing that they are already in possession of the legalised copies of my academic certificates. I am very reluctant to send the originals but they are saying the authorities want to see them. Is this normal? Has this happened to any of you? Thanks very much in anticipation!

ShanghaiDriver

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Member since 29 February 2016

Shanghai, Shanghai Shi

ShanghaiDriver

25 June 2017 03:14:54

ShanghaiDriver

25 June 2017 03:14:54

Shanghai, Shanghai Shi

short answer is don't do it.
When applying for Z visa from Chinese consulate you will have to show them the originals and I think most consulates offer Chinese translation and legalization. After arriving China you still need to show the originals while applying for work permit.
When applying for Chinese foreign expert certificate, you may need to submit the originals through official channel, still, no ups/dhl to Unknown school in unknown town in guangdong.
Have you paid your nearby Chinese consulate a visit?

Aussiehonker

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Member since 17 April 2017

Perth, Western Australia

Aussiehonker

04 July 2017 04:47:17

Aussiehonker

04 July 2017 04:47:17

Perth, Western Australia

As I understand it, you can bring the certificates with you and show them to the authorities when you arrive. Alternatively, depending upon the rules, you could send them via registered receipt acknowledged service. Another suggestion is that your university could send a certified copy direct to your school or agent.
Hope these suggestions help.

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