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Asked by cudned | Mar. 05, 2014 21:28

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Changing S2 Visa to Z. Is it necessary?

I currently hold a S2 as my husband is here on a three year contract. I've been offered a job teaching English at a local high school. Since I am already here and have a resident permit, is it necessary to to change to the Z type in order to get the work permit? If I need to change to type Z, can I do that here in China at the embassy or do I need to go back to the US to change it?

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Answered by Rex | Mar. 06, 2014 03:33

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Hi, it is illegal to work on S2, so you have to leave and apply for work Z for work. That is true that you need to get work permit first then apply for Z in the US.

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Answered by Jojo | Dec. 28, 2015 11:02

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I have the same question and my S2 has a 10 yrs validity. Do I need to reapply for Z then??

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Answered by CUDNED | Dec. 28, 2015 19:06

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As it turned out, Jojo, I did have to apply for the work visa. It didn't make any sense to me, but a lot of what goes on in China doesn't make sense to me. lol I've just learned to not question it and go with the flow. I actually had to fly back to the US to get some of the documents and apply for the Z.

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