What We Do
Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card(Five-star Card)
（1）Policy interpretation and Strategy planning
Condition assessment
- Counsel assesses applicant eligibility for Chinese permanent residency under the Administrative Measures for the Examination and Approval of Permanent Residence of Foreigners in China, verifying compliance with sector-specific requirements. For investors, this entails confirmation of sustained direct investment continuity over three consecutive years with compliant tax records; for executives and academics, validation of senior positions (e.g., Deputy General Manager, Associate Professor or equivalent) held for a minimum of four years, accompanied by at least three years of physical presence in China and demonstrated tax compliance throughout the qualifying period.
Strategy planning
- Develop a personalized application scheme based on the specific circumstances of the applicant. For foreigners who meet the investment conditions, lawyers will advise them on how to plan the investment project reasonably to meet the requirements in terms of investment amount, stability and tax payment, etc. For those applying for a green card due to family reunion, the lawyer will guide them to prepare relevant documents such as marriage certificates and kinship certificates, and ensure that they meet the conditions such as the length of residence.
（2）Document preparation and review
Material Checklist Compilation
- Clearly inform the applicant of all kinds of materials that need to be prepared, such as valid foreign passport, health certificate, certificate of no criminal record abroad, investment personnel also need to provide a copy of the business license of the enterprise legal person, proof of publicizing the annual report of the enterprise, etc. For those who are employed, provide a copy of the employment certificate, copy of the foreigner's work permit in China, etc. Family members need to provide copies of marriage certificates, birth certificates or parent-child relationship certificates.
Material review and optimization
- Review the materials prepared by the applicant to check the completeness, authenticity and legality. For any materials found to be incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise non-compliant, advise the applicant on the necessary supplements or corrections. For materials requiring translation, ensure the translation is accurate and duly certified by a professional translation agency.
（3）Application process guidance and assistance
Process explanation
- Provide the applicant with a detailed overview of the application process of Certificate of Permanent Residence of Aliens, including the authority for handling application, approval procedures, processing timelines, and other relevant details. This ensures that the applicant has a clear understanding of the full process and helps prevent errors or delays caused by unfamiliarity with the procedures.
Application Submission Assistance
- Assist the applicant in submitting the application to the public security organ of the municipal people’s government at the prefecture-level city where the principal investment is made or long-term residence is located, or to the district- or county-level public security bureau of a municipality directly under the Central Government. If the applicant authorizes a lawyer to apply on their behalf, the lawyer will prepare relevant documents, including a power of attorney notarized by a notary office, and submit the application in accordance with the prescribed procedures and requirements.
Follow-up on approval progress
- Upon submission of the application, the lawyer will maintain regular and timely communication with the relevant approval authority to ascertain the status of the application and duly inform the applicant of any updates. Should the approval authority request supplementary documentation or an interview, the lawyer will provide comprehensive assistance to ensure the applicant is fully prepared.
（4）Legal risk prevention and mitigation
Risk Disclosure
- Applicants are advised that material misrepresentation in documentation constitutes immigration fraud under Permanent Residence Regulations Art. 32, resulting in a 10-year application bar and potential removal proceedings per Exit-Entry Administration Law Art. 81. Full legal compliance and factual disclosure are imperative.
Contingency Protocol
- Should applicants encounter legal complications (e.g., compliance investigations, denial notices), counsel implements strategic responses including administrative appeals, judicial review petitions, or special relief channels through immigration authorities to protect rights and pursue all lawful pathways to Chinese permanent residency.
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Case recommend
Visa processing, green card application, and application for naturalization
Client Z is a Chinese citizen who is married to an American citizen, XX, and they have two American children. Later, his or her spouse submitted an IR1 spousal immigration application for him or her. The XX Consulate issued an IR1 visa, and Client Z entered the United States as a permanent resident in the same year.
Client D, a Chinese citizen, married an American citizen and they have a son (of American nationality). Later, his or her spouse submitted an I-130 spousal immigration application for XX and it was approved. With the assistance of the Lawyer team, Client D completed the relevant document preparation and interview guidance, and was issued an IR1 visa to enter the United States. In the same year, they obtained a green card. The lawyer team subsequently initiated the application for naturalization and expedited the process through his spouse's position in an American company. The case involved challenges such as Client D's first B1/B2 visa rejection and the revocation of their children's nationality. The lawyer team ensured the legality and efficiency of the immigration path by supplementing the authenticity of the marriage, coordinating the compliance of laws in China and the United States, and facilitating cross-departmental communication. At present, the green card of Client D is valid, the application for naturalization is pending approval, and the issue of children's nationality has been properly handled through the travel document and revocation application.
Application for Chinese Green Card
During the process of assisting XX's son in applying for an entry and exit permit, the lawyer team formulated a detailed full-process case schedule of "application document preparation - application submission - approval and certificate collection", and clearly defined the task division. They also conducted research on the regulations of Zhumadian area, obtained the contact numbers of the public security bureau and other departments to sort out the processing requirements and procedures. Draft and review documents such as the "Application and Approval Form for Extension and Reissuance of Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Overseas Chinese Documents", and guide XX to fill in and prepare the materials.
Meanwhile, the team led by Lawyer Liu Sen organized multiple meetings and communications with XX, coordinated meetings with the Public Security bureau, assisted in submitting applications in Xincai County and provided emergency contact channels, followed up on the acceptance receipts to ensure a smooth process, and through professional process planning, legal research, document processing, and communication coordination, promoted the legal and efficient completion of the application for entry and exit permits. Help solve the problems related to their entry and exit documents.
