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IMPACT – HIGH
What is the change? Shanghai has published new immigration regulations intended to attract and retain high-level foreign talent and promote Shanghai as a center of science, technology and innovation.
What does the change mean? The published regulations follow recent changes to Shanghai’s immigration policy.
Background: The key provisions are:
BAL Analysis: The regulations should benefit foreign workers, scholars and entrepreneurs in science and technology, eliminating some bureaucratic layers in obtaining work and residence permits in Shanghai.
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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