Highlights of new guidelines

1. More foreigners working in China will be qualified to apply for Chinese green cards, as the country plans to ease the requirements on type of employers and job titles.

2. Limitations on foreign students seeking jobs in China will be loosened．

3. A positive investment immigration policy will be adopted, and criteria for investment length and amount will be adjusted to encourage foreigners to invest.

4. Green card holders can stay in China without a time limit, and can exit and enter the country simply with the green card.

5. Automatic machines at railway stations, banks, insurance agencies and hotels should be able to read green card holders' information to facilitate their lives in China.

6. Green card holders should be included in local population management systems and be offered services such as language training, employment and legal assistance so as to integrate into society better and faster.

7. The procedure for issuing green cards will be further simplified and approval time will be shortened.

8. Top scientists, venture entrepreneurs, those included in China's 1,000 Talent Plan (a Chinese government-initiated global talent program), and overseas Chinese have higher approval possibilities when applying for China's green card.

China Daily