Emily Zhou
Wuzhishan
Emily Zhou is a entry and exit permits lawyer based in Wuzhishan, Hainan, serving foreign businesses and individuals.
Practice area · China
Visa & Immigration Lawyers in China
Work visas, residence, family reunion, and immigration compliance for foreign nationals and employers.
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Practice orientation
Find visa and immigration lawyers for Z visas, work permits, family reunion, talent schemes, and employer compliance. Practice intersects labor law and public security procedures.
Read the visa & immigration guide and Z visa explainer, then contact counsel.
Legal context
Process, issues, and further reading
Work and residence orientation
- Match visa category (Z work, family reunion, talent, etc.) to the real activity in China.
- Employer sponsorship: licence, work permit, and residence permit sequencing.
- Document legalisation / apostille and medical checks as required.
- Renewals, job changes, and exit-entry compliance for long-stay expats.
- Family members, school-age children, and dual-status planning.
Key PRC sources (illustrative)
- Exit and Entry Administration Law of the PRC (2012) — visas, stay, residence, and exit-entry control.
- Regulations of the PRC on Administration of the Entry and Exit of Foreigners — implementing rules for categories and procedures.
- Provisions on the Administration of Employment of Foreigners in China — work permits and illegal employment risk for employers.
- Labor Contract Law of the PRC — written employment contracts once a foreign employee is onboarded lawfully.
Guides: visa & immigration · Z visa.
Directory
Lawyers
Ming Xu
Jilin Shengyuan Law Firm · Yanbian
Ming Xu is a Yanbian-based immigration lawyer with 13 years of experience handling foreign work visas, residence perm...
Hong Zhao
Heilongjiang Weili Law Firm · Heihe
Hong Zhao has spent 14 years developing specialized expertise in China's immigration and visa legal framework, with ...
Mingyuan Zhang
Yumen Hexie Law Offices · Yumen
Mingyuan Zhang is a seasoned investment immigration attorney practicing in Yumen, Gansu Province, with over eleven y...
Haoran Zhao
Hezuo Huayang Law Firm · Hezuo
Haoran Zhao is a dedicated talent and work permit lawyer based in Hezuo, Gansu Province, with nine years of experien...
Jie Liu
Linxia Zhengda Law Firm · Linxia
Jie Liu is an experienced family reunion and immigration lawyer based in Linxia, Gansu Province, with ten years of p...
Weijun Li
Xifeng Mingde Law Firm · Xifeng
Weijun Li is an experienced Chinese immigration attorney based in Xifeng, Gansu Province, specializing in entry and ...
FAQ
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Do I need a lawyer for a work visa?
Straightforward cases may use HR agents; counsel helps with refusals, edge categories, or employer compliance risk.
Do these lawyers work with foreign clients?
Many listed counsel assist foreign businesses and individuals. Check languages on each profile and request an English consultation when available.
What does a consultation cover?
Usually a short case assessment, whether China is the right jurisdiction, and practical next steps. It is not full representation; terms vary by lawyer.
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