After the announcement last year that the government would be getting stricter on granting visas to foreign workers, ranking them on talent and skill – news that sent shivers down many of our spines – there's finally a positive revelation for foreigners who want to work in China.
Previously, graduates were required to have two years of post-university work experience under their belts before being eligible for a work visa. But as of January, foreigners with a Master's degree from a Chinese university or 'well-known' foreign institution can qualify for a visa immediately after graduation, according to the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS).
We aren't exactly sure what counts as a 'well-known' foreign university. Maybe Oxbridge, Ivy League schools, NYU (they have a Shanghai campus, after all), UCLA... who knows? We assume this is based on the assumption that a well-known university is a good one. Hey, we've all heard of Trump University...
As well as having a Master's degree, postgrads applying need to be at least 18 years old, have displayed excellent academic performance (equivalent average grade of 80 percent) and a good behavioural record, have a confirmed job offer, a degree relevant to said job, have been offered a salary higher than the local average and... the list goes on. Still, baby steps.
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