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How can overseas students settle in Beijing?
Each year, many overseas students who graduate and return to China prefer cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and others. However, it is not easy for everyone to settle in these cities. Nevertheless, in order to encourage excellent overseas students to return to China for employment after graduation, various regions have introduced policies to attract talent, including policies related to the settlement of overseas students.
So, what are the benefits of settling down, and why do many students want to settle in cities like Beijing and Shanghai? It's because having local household registration in these cities is required for activities like buying a house or participating in car license plate lotteries. Additionally, these cities have comprehensive supporting welfare facilities compared to other cities.
Regarding the official introduction to employment and settlement for overseas students:
Employment and Settlement: Authorized by the Ministry of Education, the China Scholarship Council (CSC), based on national study abroad policies and relevant policies and regulations formulated by local governments to promote and encourage study abroad students to return to China for work, provides employment registration and settlement services for study abroad returnees who meet the relevant requirements, following the employment management regulations for graduates of ordinary universities nationwide.
Basic requirements for employment and settlement of overseas students:
Overseas students who have obtained a college degree or above while studying abroad.
Overseas students who have already terminated their employment relationship with their original employer before going abroad.
Studied abroad for more than one year.
For those applying to settle in Beijing, they need to have obtained a master's degree or above (including a master's degree) while studying abroad, and submit the application materials within two years of returning to China after completing their studies.
Graduates of Sino-foreign cooperative education programs should refer to the process of obtaining the "Employment Registration Certificate for Graduates of Sino-Foreign Cooperative Education Programs."
Shilong Miao reminds you that in addition to the above basic requirements, each city may have its own additional requirements for settlement. For example, in order to settle in Shanghai, the foreign university you attended must be on the "Reference List of Overseas Graduates (Border) for Study Abroad Returnees" issued by the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Foreign Experts Affairs. This means that only international students from universities on this reference list can apply for settlement. If you graduated from a foreign university that is not on this list, you will not be eligible for settlement.
For example, Coventry University in the UK was not on the reference list before, so all international students from that university were unable to settle in Shanghai. It was only in the updated list in 2019 that Coventry University was included. This means that international students graduating from Coventry University since 2019 who want to settle in Shanghai only need to continuously pay social security contributions based on not less than the average annual salary of Shanghai employees for the previous year at the same unit for six consecutive months, and pay social security and individual income tax based on the standard tax base. They can directly apply for Shanghai household registration.
Considerations for employment and settlement of overseas students:
Overseas students who are returning to work in Shanghai or Shenzhen do not need to go through the employment registration and settlement procedures at our center. Please consult the local Human Resources Bureau (Foreign Talent Office) for the requirements and relevant procedures.
Non-Beijing household registered overseas students returning to China and applying for settlement in Beijing should submit their application materials through their employing unit. Our center does not accept individual applications.
If you have studied abroad or participated in international exchange programs while maintaining your domestic student status, you must go through the employment and settlement procedures at your domestic institution after returning to China. Our center does not handle relevant procedures in such cases.
Beijing household registered overseas students returning to China should personally submit their application materials to our center for employment procedures in Beijing.
The employment registration certificate and settlement introduction letter can only be issued once. If they expire or are lost, the consequences will be borne by the individual. Overseas students are advised to make photocopies for their own records.
A fee of 100 yuan is charged for the employment and settlement services.
Overseas students who have already acquired foreign citizenship cannot apply for settlement or employment registration upon returning to China.
Within the administrative area of Beijing that meets the city's functional positioning, capital economic development direction, and industrial planning requirements, legally qualified enterprises, institutions, non-enterprise entities, and social organizations can also apply for the settlement procedures for overseas students returning to China in Beijing through the Beijing Overseas Talents Center.
How can overseas students find employment and settle in Beijing?
For non-Beijing household registered individuals seeking employment and settlement in Beijing, there are a total of 8 steps:
First, you need to obtain degree certification. Degree certification can now be done online.
Establish a labor relationship with the employer. This involves finding a job, signing a labor contract for a minimum duration of 1 year, and contributing to social insurance.
Register with the Beijing employer. The implementation method for employer registration in Beijing can be found at the following link: http://www.cscse.edu.cn/publish/portal0/tab106/info8950.htm，After the employer completes the registration as required (registration link: http://jylh.cscse.edu.cn/unitreg/), they should submit the relevant registration materials, attend a training session, and obtain the CA certificate. Detailed requirements for employer registration can be found in the "Management Measures for Employer Registration" (link: http://jylh.cscse.edu.cn/unitreg/).
Transfer your personal files. With the assistance of your employer, transfer your personal files to the International Student Service Center, the employer, or a personnel agency authorized by the employer in Beijing. Detailed requirements for file transfer can be found in the "Archival Storage of Overseas Study" (link: http://www.cscse.edu.cn/publish/portal0/tab92/default.htm).
Personal registration for employment and settlement, and employer appointment: Register on the individual login system (registration link: http://jylh.cscse.edu.cn/Login.aspx), and the employer logs in to the system using a digital certificate (login system link: http://jylhunit.cscse.edu.cn/login.aspx) to make an appointment for submitting the documents.
Document submission: The employer should submit the documents according to the agreed-upon time. Detailed requirements for the documents can be found in the "Document Requirements" (link: http://www.cscse.edu.cn/publish/portal0/tab106/info2762.htm).
Receive the results: After the review process, the applicant will be notified of the review results via email. The applicant should collect the results according to the instructions and requirements provided in the email.
Collect two copies of the "Employment Registration Certificate," complete the file transfer procedures, obtain one copy of the "Settlement Introduction Letter," and proceed to the public security department to complete the household registration transfer procedures.
Links related to the online service system for employment and settlement registration:
Login and registration system for overseas students: http://jylh.cscse.edu.cn/Login.aspx ↗
Registration system for employer record in Beijing: http://jylh.cscse.edu.cn/unitreg/ ↗
Employer login: http://jylhunit.cscse.edu.cn/login.aspx
Next is employment in Beijing for individuals with Beijing household registration.
If you already have Beijing household registration, all you need to do is find a job.
First, obtain degree certification. Degree certification can now be done online.
Establish a labor relationship with the employer, which means finding a job.
Register personally (registration link: http://jylh.cscse.edu.cn/Login.aspx ↗), prepare the required documents according to the material requirements, and handle them in person at the designated window upon returning to China.
Collect two copies of the "Employment Registration Certificate" and complete the file transfer procedures.
Links related to the online service system for employment and settlement registration:
Login and registration system for overseas students.：http://jylh.cscse.edu.cn/Login.aspx
Tensheng Miao reminds you that if you are a non-Beijing household registered overseas student and wish to settle in Beijing, besides the official method mentioned above, you can also explore the talent introduction pathway. You can log in to the official website to continue browsing the content. The link below will redirect you to the talent introduction page managed by the Beijing Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau.
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http://www.bjrcgz.gov.cn/theme/business/instu.jsp
FAQ for overseas returnees applying for employment and settlement procedures (settling in Beijing)
FAQ for overseas returnees applying for employment and settlement procedures (settling in Beijing)
How is the nature of the employer determined?
The specific determination of the employer's nature should be based on the employer's business license, organization code certificate, or legal person certificate. If there are any doubts or uncertainties regarding the nature of the employer, our center will require the employer to provide corresponding proof documents.
Which institutions can handle the employment and settlement procedures for overseas returnees (holding a foreign master's degree) in Beijing?
1) Beijing Overseas Scholars Center: Can handle the settlement procedures for overseas returnees employed by enterprises and institutions within the administrative divisions of Beijing.
2) District and county branches of the Beijing Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau: Can handle the settlement procedures for overseas returnees employed by enterprises and institutions within the districts and counties of Beijing.
3) Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security: Can handle the employment and settlement procedures for overseas returnees employed by central government agencies in Beijing.
4) Ministry of Education Service Center for Study Abroad: Can handle the employment and settlement procedures for overseas returnees employed by central government-affiliated institutions, enterprises, as well as Beijing-affiliated institutions and enterprises (including high-tech enterprises registered with district and county-level industrial and commercial bureaus) in Beijing.
Why should the employment and settlement procedures for overseas returnees be handled by the employing units?
It is the obligation of the employing units to fulfill personnel and labor procedures in accordance with the law. The dedicated staff in the human resources management department of the employing units are familiar with relevant laws, policies, employment systems, and administrative procedures. Their assistance can facilitate overseas returnees to quickly and effectively integrate into their work.
Is there an age restriction for applying for employment and settlement procedures in Beijing?
According to relevant regulations in Beijing, only overseas returnees who are 45 years old or below and do not hold Beijing household registration can apply for employment and settlement procedures in Beijing.
Can the foreign degree certification and employment settlement procedures be processed simultaneously?
The foreign degree certification is one of the important documents verified during the employment and settlement procedures. Therefore, the application for employment and settlement procedures can only be made after obtaining the foreign degree certification.
Can the parents, spouse, and children of overseas returnees settle together when they return to China?
Our center can only handle the settlement procedures for the overseas returnees themselves. The settlement of children, spouses, and parents' household registration is not within the scope of our services. After the overseas returnee completes their settlement procedures, they need to go to the local police station or the human resources department of their employing unit to inquire about the procedures for their family members to join them.
After years of studying abroad, I don't know where my files and household registration are. How can I handle this?
Generally, your files are stored at the last educational institution or employer you attended before going abroad or at the local talent exchange center. If you have been abroad for a long time, your household registration may have been canceled by the police station at your graduation school or the school's original location, or by the police station at your original place of household registration. If your household registration was canceled in Beijing before going abroad, you need to provide a copy (original for verification) of the household registration cancellation certificate issued by the police station at the place of cancellation. If your household registration was canceled outside Beijing before going abroad, you need to restore your household registration at the place of cancellation or your original place of household registration before proceeding with the procedures.
If I have obtained foreign citizenship, can I still apply for employment and settlement procedures?
According to the laws and relevant policies of China, overseas returnees who have obtained foreign citizenship cannot apply for household registration and employment registration when they return to China.
How can I apply for the "Beijing (Overseas Returnees) Work Residence Permit"?
The Beijing Municipal Government has introduced the "Beijing (Overseas Returnees) Work Residence Permit" system to encourage and promote the work and entrepreneurship of overseas returnees in Beijing. This service is handled by the Beijing Overseas Scholars Center. For specific requirements and procedures, please visit http://www.8610hr.cn/. ↗
After obtaining the "Beijing (Overseas Returnees) Work Residence Permit," which institution should handle the household registration procedures in Beijing?
The Beijing Overseas Scholars Center or the Ministry of Education Service Center for Study Abroad. They can only handle the household registration procedures in Beijing for overseas returnees who have obtained a master's degree or above while studying abroad.
Why do overseas returnees need to submit proof of social insurance contributions? How can it be handled? What are the requirements?
According to the relevant provisions of the Labor Law and the Labor Contract Law, the employing units must contribute to various social insurances for the employees they hire. In order to better protect the legitimate rights and interests of overseas returnees and employing units and avoid labor disputes, it is required to provide relevant proof of social insurance contributions.
The proof of social insurance contributions needs to be issued by the district-level social insurance center where the employing unit contributes to the social insurance. Please consult the relevant social insurance center for specific requirements. Each social insurance center has its own standard format.
The proof of social insurance contributions should cover at least the most recent three months of social insurance contributions (including pension, medical, work-related injury, unemployment, etc.). The social insurance must be contributed by the employing unit. When submitting the documents, provide the original proof of social insurance contributions for the past three months (e.g., if submitting the documents in July, provide the proof for April, May, and June or March, April, and May). The unit name and official seal on the labor contract, acceptance letter, and proof of social insurance contributions must match the registered unit's name.
Why can't overseas returnees employed in the form of labor dispatch apply for employment and settlement procedures?
According to the relevant provisions of China's Labor Contract Law, labor dispatch is not a basic form of employment for enterprises. It can only be used for temporary, auxiliary, or substitute positions and is not applicable for handling employment and settlement procedures for overseas returnees.
How many options are there for the registered address of overseas returnI'm sorry, but I couldn't retrieve the information regarding the options for the registered address of overseas returnees. The specific options may vary depending on the policies and regulations of the country or region you are referring to. It's best to consult the relevant authorities or immigration offices for accurate and up-to-date information on the available options for registered addresses for overseas returnees.
Under which circumstances do overseas returnees need to transfer their files to the Ministry of Education Service Center for Study Abroad?
(1) If the receiving unit is Beijing Foreign Enterprise Human Resources Service Co., Ltd. (FESCO) and requires the employee's files to be transferred through our center.
(2) If the original institution where the files are located does not have the relevant qualifications and cannot provide a qualified file storage certificate.
(3) If the employing unit lacks the relevant qualifications and needs to transfer the files across provinces or cities.
In the above situations, the files need to be transferred to the file room of the Ministry of Education Service Center for Study Abroad for short-term storage procedures. After the employing unit completes the employment and settlement procedures according to the regulations, the files and household registration will be transferred together to the relevant employing unit or talent service organization.
Can students studying in the Hong Kong and Macau regions apply for employment and settlement procedures?
According to relevant policies, students who go to Hong Kong or Macau Special Administrative Regions to pursue degrees or further studies can currently follow the application procedures for overseas returnees to apply for employment and settlement procedures.
Can overseas returnees who work in the military or armed police apply for employment and settlement procedures?
According to relevant regulations, overseas returnees who serve in the People's Liberation Army or the Chinese People's Armed Police Force are not handled by our center regarding employment, settlement, and other related procedures. Please directly contact the General Political Department, Ministry of Public Security, and other competent authorities to handle the procedures.
If I have already completed the employment and settlement procedures for overseas returnees through the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security or the local personnel and social security bureau (Talent Introduction Office) after returning to China, do I still need to go to the Ministry of Education Service Center for Study Abroad to handle the employment and settlement procedures?
No, there is no need to handle them again.
How is "studying abroad for more than one year" defined?
According to the provisions of the "Interim Measures for Promoting Overseas Students to Start Businesses and Work in Beijing" promulgated by the Beijing Municipal Government on May 13, 2009, one of the conditions for settling in Beijing is to have completed continuous study abroad for one year, and the main basis for determining whether the condition is met is the entry and exit dates recorded in the passport of the overseas students.
How is the "two-year" period defined in the procedure for "applying for employment and settlement in Beijing within two years after returning to China after completing studies"?
The time of returning to China should be based on the entry and exit dates recorded in the passport of the overseas students themselves.
Are overseas returnees considered fresh graduates? Can they sign tripartite agreements?
Overseas returnees are not classified as fresh graduates or non-fresh graduates, and there are no tripartite agreements. Whether they are considered fresh graduates is determined by the employing unit.
If all degrees were obtained overseas, is it necessary to authenticate all degrees when applying for employment and settlement procedures?
Only the highest degree needs to be authenticated. When submitting documents, materials such as degree certificates for other degrees need to be provided.
If overseas study or study abroad in the form of inter-school exchange occurs during the period of retaining student status in China, can employment and settlement procedures be handled by the Ministry of Education Service Center for Study Abroad after returning to China?
In such cases, personnel must handle the employment and settlement procedures through their domestic graduated institutions.
Can employment and settlement procedures be handled if the name and date of birth in the household registration information are different from the passport's date of birth during the period of studying abroad?
If the name and date of birth in the household registration information of overseas students (including household registration book, identity card, household registration certificate, etc.) are inconsistent with the passport's date of birth during the period of studying abroad, they cannot apply for employment and settlement procedures in Beijing.
When are the employment and settlement procedures accepted?
For those applying for employment and settlement procedures in Beijing, the employing unit needs to log in to the online service system for employment and settlement, make an appointment, and submit the application materials according to the agreed time.
How can the results of the employment and settlement procedures be obtained?
For overseas returnees who apply for employment and settlement in Beijing, after receiving the email notification, they should go to the Center's Returnee Section at the specified time with the required documents to collect the relevant employment and settlement documents.
What should be done if the system's audit status shows "Result Notified" but no email has been received?
If the applicant's status shows "Result Notified," it means that the applicant's application materials have been approved. If no email has been received, it may be because some email providers block emails sent by our center. The applicant needs to send an email to jylh@cscse.edu.cn to request a change of email address and resend the notification email.
What should be done if it shows that the organization has already registered when applying for digital certificate registration?
If it shows that the organization has already registered, it may be due to continuously clicking the submit button during registration or issues with the browser settings. The organization should follow the instructions on the registration page to make the necessary settings. If your organization has registered but hasn't printed the application form or needs to modify information and reprint the application form, please click "Reprint" to fill in the information and print it again.
link：http://www.cscse.edu.cn/publish/portal0/tab106/info2750.htm