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roddy -

If they don't like the home country medical test, you should be able to get another one done
locally. It's a common process and really shouldn't be too much of a hassle.



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imron -

I would try to find out more what they mean by an "inconsistent entry on your medical test". Were
there parts that weren't filled in? Were you missing hard-copies of blood-test results? Did you
bring your chest x-ray? Did the doctor in your home country who performed the medical stamp and
sign the form?

All of these are reasons I have seen for medical exams that were conducted overseas being rejected.

That being said, it should be no problem (although obviously frustrating) just to take the tests
again locally. I've done the medical exam twice in China, and there were no problems or issues
with it. Also, this is something your school should probably pay for. Your school has expended a
lot of effort to get you out to China (the paperwork to the Z visa/invitation letters is a pain),
and so presumably they would want you to stay if it was at all possible.

So first of all, I would speak with the school about getting the medical exam done locally,
because if you can do that, it's the simplest way to solve your problem, and it works out well for
all concerned.










pisces4aqua -

Thanks for your reply!

Before having the official invitation letter and working permit, I sent them all the copies of the
results of my medical exam namely:chest x-ray,HIV and Hepa, Urine test and ECG.Together with these
results, are the medical from the Chinese Embassy duly signed and stamped by the examining
physician and another sheet of medical form stating that I am physical fit.

The inconsistencies are found in the medical Chinese form(Physical Exam record for
Foreigner)..first,the convertion of my height from feet to centimeter is not correct..It looks
that I seem very tall to have a 1.72cm height, the fact I am only 1.5cm. Second, is the
suggestion/recommendation at the back..the physician wrote, "For correction of error & refraction,
otherwise, physically fit"....This statement, I think its because of my eyesight ,I cant see in
far distance, so when the examination was done, of course it was obviously detected.

Does this medical form still needed in getting the FEC, though, I have to take another medical
examination here?

My employer seems very afraid about this inconsistencies because they might be taken a legal
action for not screening this document well. They said the authorities and police in this city are
very strict.Maybe my employer doesnt want any trouble at all, because they are about to be
evaluated before the year ends. So, she negotiated me about this by giving or reimbursing all the
cost of my coming here. They are part of this happening because I wont be coming here,had it known
there will be such problem occuring, after getting all the legal documents in order to come and
teach.

So, if they can't fix this, is their any possibility to have a job using this z visa? They said,
it maybe cancelled and change to L or F visa because I am no longer working with them.

Any idea on this? Thanks!!!










imron -

If the school is unwilling to try again and have the tests done locally (a much cheaper option for
them than reimbursing your expenses in coming over here), then you will almost certainly need to
have your visa changed to an F/L visa. The 30-day limit on getting the paperwork is enforced quite
well, so if you don't have your residence permit sorted out by then, or a new visa issued, then
you will be fined for every day over this.

If you find another school that will take you, then will probably need to get all the tests done
locally anyway, as the new school will also need valid paperwork to get you your residence permit
(unless the new school gets you an F visa, in which case the residence permit is not neccessary).

How long has it been since you entered the country?










pisces4aqua -

Thanks imron for more information!

I just came here last week, October 26,2006. That's why I'm trying my best to find means on what
to do next. When I asked the school yesterday ,they told me there's no other option for this
because they might question the veracity of the first document they submitted in getting the
working permit and official letter of invitation for my Z visa processing. Im not sure for this
,whether they just dont like to ask the issuing authority to keep their good reputation or they
just dont like to continue hiring me.

So, I think something must be done for this before 30 days, to avoid having a penalty everyday.










liuzhou -



Quote:

Since, I am holding a Chinese Z visa from my country, is it possible for me to work for another
school?

No. A Z-visa is tied to a particular employer. You need a new visa.










imron -



Quote:

So, I think something must be done for this before 30 days, to avoid having a penalty everyday.

Yes. If the school is adamant that they cannot/don't want to get you the correct documentation,
then you will need to leave and the school should arrange to have your visa changed before you do
so. If possible try to get an F visa, and try to get it for as long as possible. This will give
you extra time to look for other work if that is what you are interested in doing.

It might be difficult to find other teaching work at this time of year, because the school
semester has already been going a couple of months, however it is not impossible, and private
schools will probably be your best bet.

If you haven't done so already, you might want to contact your embassy about this situation and
ask for their guidance.

Although this must be a real hassle for you, at least the school is being nice about it and
reimbursing you your costs. So it would seem that you'll just have to take the money, and chalk it
up to experience. At least you're in good company though - NASA has lost space-ships due to errors
in metric/imperial conversion










pisces4aqua -

Thanks for all the information and suggestion.At least, I can figure it out which best for me to
do.

Is it possible to change my Z visa to F here in China or in the local city? F visa needs an
invitation from a school or a company, I think. What if the school wont/cant give me such
invitation, can I do it myself?

Any more opinion/ suggestion?










imron -

Unfortunately I've not encountered anyone in your exact situation before, so I can't really give
you any precise information on this. I imagine the school will need to go and get your visa
changed (or rather it will be changed by the PSB when they realise you can't get the correct
documentation). I'm not sure what the school will be able to change it to, but you should speak
with them and find out what the next step will be.










pisces4aqua -

Hello!!!

Anyone knows about Tongchuan City in Shaanxi province?

How's the cost of living there? And its peace and order?

Hope to hear from you..Thanks!












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