I overstayed my last visa in China because the school I was working at told me they were getting me a work visa but in reality they were doing nothing. They did not have a licence to get work visas so all 3 teachers at the school overstayed our visas while waiting.

The school was forced to pay a fine for having us work on expired visas and we were given 10 day exit visas. When I asked the PSB in China if I would have any trouble getting a new visa they said I could re-enter China again no problem. I applied for a new visa at home, Canada, but it seems that I have been "black listed". Is there anything that I can do? Can an agent help me? I could get a British Passport since my mother was born in the UK, is that my best option?

I was supposed to be getting married this summer to my Chinese girlfriend so this is a huge deal for me.

Thanks for any advice that can be offered.