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IMPACT – MEDIUM
What is the change? The Shenzhen Labor Bureau has launched an online system for work permit applications.
What does the change mean? While the online system speeds up the initial approval, employers are cautioned that the approval letter must be stamped by the employer and signed by the employee, which can delay the process.
BAL Analysis: Applicants should note that despite the faster online submission of work permit applications in Shenzhen, the overall processing time may still take several business days, as it is dependent on how long it takes the employer to have the approval letter stamped and then signed by the employee. Companies that require several steps before stamping the approval letter – such as permission from a manager or human resources department – will see longer processing times that will impact the issue date of the work permit.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group in China. For additional information, please contact china@bal.com.
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