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01 Moving to China or starting work Plan the move around work authorisation, residence status, employer arrangements and the practical start date.
› 02 Changing job, status or employer A resignation, termination, employer change or status change can affect employment rights and immigration timing.
› 03 Housing, property, tax or money Separate tenancy and property questions from tax residence, banking and cross-border payment issues.
› 04 Family, children or separation Organise China and overseas connections for marriage, separation, children, custody, care or inheritance.
› 05 Urgent personal or legal concern Prioritise safety, official contact, detention, status deadlines, termination or urgent family issues.
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→ Moving to China or starting work → next support
Status and work route Plan the move around work authorisation, residence status, employer arrangements and the practical start date.
Have these facts ready ✓ Your intended city ✓ Your employer or host organisation ✓ Your expected start or arrival timing Open the relevant legal guide ↗ Helping someone else? Switch the prompts for an employer, spouse, family member or support person.
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Write down what happened, when, where, and any official notice titles (not full document contents).
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Route summary
From life event The same event can involve immigration status, employment, tax, housing or family law at once.
01 Situation Moving to China or starting work
02 Relevant facts City · status · event timing · notices
03 Next destination Legal guide, city route or counsel pathway
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City, language and issue Use broad routing details only. This tool does not rank or recommend a lawyer.
Relevant cityBeijing Shanghai Shenzhen Guangzhou Hangzhou Chengdu Another China city
Preferred languageEnglish Chinese Another language
Broad issueStatus and work Home and property Tax and money Family and personal matter Urgent concern
Route context Shanghai · English · Status and work
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When general guidance is not enough Seek timely professional help if there is detention or police contact, a safety concern, an official notice, a visa or residence deadline, termination, court papers, an urgent child/family issue, or significant rights or assets at immediate risk.
Start a priority routed enquiry ↗ Why local context matters. National law provides the framework, but authorities, courts, employers, property and procedure are encountered locally.
