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[quote=AZNTONYMONTANA,254460]Hi all,

I have been reading this forum like mad the past couple days trying to do as much research as I can. Basically I am trying to relocate to China by the end of 2008 so yeah I have lots of time but preparation is key so I am using the time in between to do as much preparation and research necessary.

Well onto my visa questions...

1) Lets say I get a L-visa and decide to go to China to look for work. I know I cannot work on a L-visa but what about "looking" for work?

2) The last time I went to China was last month on a 60 day visa but I only stayed about 3 weeks since I had to come back and work. If I go on a L-visa and cannot find work within the given visa expiry date how hard is it to renew my visa for another 60 or 90 days? I am Canadian by the way.

3) What is the longest duration you can get on a L-visa and how many renewals can you get inland?

4) It is my understanding that when your visa in China expires one trick is just to go to HK wait a couple days and get a new visa as a way to "extend" your stay...am I correct in this method?

5) I understand companies now cannot convert L-visa to Z-visa inland. So if a company decides to give me a Z-visa do I need to go back to Canada or can I somehow get a Z-visa in HK?

6) If a company decides not to extend your work contract hence your Z-visa expires I understand you will get a L-visa so can I just go to HK and apply for a 60-90 day visa after that L-visa expires? Basically I am just looking to extend my time there without having to travel back to Canada?

7) Can anyone share with me their method of staying in China for an extended period of time legally on visas may it be for travel purposes or working? Basically a way to "live" in China on visas.

BIG thanks to anyone who can answer some or all of my questions! You don't know how much I appreciated it!!!
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