Change Employer Timeline
Coordinate cancellation, the new filing and current residence deadlines before onboarding.
When to plan a transfer
Start before confirming the offer and start date if the candidate is employed in China, has just left a role or plans to change employer. First check the current work permit, residence permit, last working day and former employer’s cooperation.
What each employer needs to do
The former employer will generally need to complete cancellation and provide departure records. The new employer should reassess eligibility, the proposed role and company documents before filing. All parties should share key dates to avoid a status gap.
Important note
The employee may start with the new employer only when the relevant work authorization permits it. An employment contract alone does not establish permission to work.