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You would be able to work towards it with a proper visa. It would certainly be easier than a simple teaching job. China tends to look more favorably upon high s

You would be able to work towards it with a proper visa. It would certainly be easier than a simple teaching job. China tends to look more favorably upon high skilled labor (especially AI). I will update my comment to clarify. Of note here, it is possible: https://www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/visa/refusal.htm https://www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/visa/refusal.htm It would come down to having a stable working job in china for an extended period.

tellarin 9y ago
Nope. Many of the rules to obtain one and the implications of having "Chinese green card" are opaque or undefined. And It expires in 10 years; IF you manage to get one. Regulations for work visas also change very very frequently. Source: Living in China for 5+ years and going through these.
- agibsonccc 9y ago
  Thanks for clarifying! I've only done the process in japan. We are dealing with locals for the visa process and sponsoring foreigners but will concede ignorance on permanent residence. Thanks! That being said, your reply seems a bit "binary": https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15016955 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15016955 I don't seem to be completely wrong according to your comment here? The green card doesn't seem impossible, but I won't exactly claim to be an immigration lawyer.
  - tellarin 9y ago
    It used to be basically impossible to get one, but that has changed recently with these fast track processes. However, each location has different rules and durations for the process and it's common for rules to change during application; or for the process to take years longer than the official length. Not to mention processes that "freeze" and there is no feedback on why it happened. All of which end up making the whole process extremely hard. Moreover, the exact implications of getting PR are not clear in regards to rights, taxation, or other obligations. It will probably take a non-trivial amount of time for things to stabilise and be clearer.
    - seanmcdirmid 9y ago
      Ya the green cards don't function as Chinese IDs, and many governmental organizations don't even know they exist. It still won't let you easily get a credit card, for example.

tellarin 9y ago

Nope. Many of the rules to obtain one and the implications of having "Chinese green card" are opaque or undefined. And It expires in 10 years; IF you manage to get one. Regulations for work visas also change very very frequently. Source: Living in China for 5+ years and going through these.

agibsonccc 9y ago
Thanks for clarifying! I've only done the process in japan. We are dealing with locals for the visa process and sponsoring foreigners but will concede ignorance on permanent residence. Thanks! That being said, your reply seems a bit "binary": https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15016955 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15016955 I don't seem to be completely wrong according to your comment here? The green card doesn't seem impossible, but I won't exactly claim to be an immigration lawyer.
- tellarin 9y ago
  It used to be basically impossible to get one, but that has changed recently with these fast track processes. However, each location has different rules and durations for the process and it's common for rules to change during application; or for the process to take years longer than the official length. Not to mention processes that "freeze" and there is no feedback on why it happened. All of which end up making the whole process extremely hard. Moreover, the exact implications of getting PR are not clear in regards to rights, taxation, or other obligations. It will probably take a non-trivial amount of time for things to stabilise and be clearer.
  - seanmcdirmid 9y ago
    Ya the green cards don't function as Chinese IDs, and many governmental organizations don't even know they exist. It still won't let you easily get a credit card, for example.