(i) In the case that the electronic version of the original documents required to apply for a Work Permit has been uploaded to the System, it can be deemed to have the original copy. Provided that the employing unit has issued an “Acceptance on Incomplete Original Documents” application before the foreigner entering China, the handling window can directly accept the application and verify the original documents when the foreigner applies for a Work Permit after entering China; during the period implementing the “non-face-to-face approval” policy, the electronic version of the application materials uploaded to the System shall prevail for review. The review authority, if dubious on the electronic version of the materials, can request the employing unit to provide the original materials for verification.

(ii) In accordance with the local standards of Tianjin Municipal Procedures for Administrative Permission - Work Permits for Foreigners Visiting China, the non-primary materials for review (including work experience proof and employment contract or certificate of appointment) shall be applied for based on the “Acceptance on Incomplete Original Documents” application issued by the employing unit before the applicant entering China, and the window can accept it directly. Materials for application shall be complemented when the foreigner applies for a Work Permit after entering the country.

(iii) In accordance with the requirements stipulated in the Guidelines for Applications for Work Permits for Foreign Experts (For Interim Implementation), a medical certificate is applicable to the “Acceptance on Incomplete Materials” policy, and the Verification of Medical Examination Record or Medical Examination Certificate for foreigners, issued by the inspection and quarantine institution in China, shall be submitted when the foreigner applies for a Work Permit after entering China.

(iv) For the entrepreneurial foreign talents or foreign specialized talents (Category B) urgently needed by scientific and technological enterprises recognized by the Department of Science and Technology, work experience proof and no criminal record can be handled according to the "Notification and Commitment System": the applicant, by issuing a letter of commitment which is verified by the employing unit, can be exempt from submitting relevant certifying materials. For other foreign specialized talent, in the case that the applicant’s highest academic certificate, professional qualification certificate, no criminal record certificate and other materials have been issued but have not been certified by the embassy, the employing unit can issue an application of “Acceptance on Incomplete materials”, and complement the application materials when applying for a Work Permit after the foreigner enters China, or when applying for an extension of the Work Permit.

(v) For foreign talents in charge of and acting as key staff of a foreign NGO that implements legally-registered or filed temporary activities in China without an established representative office (working in China for more than 90 days, but less than one year): the work qualifications proof, no criminal record, the certificate for final academic degree obtained and other materials can be handled according to the "Notification and Commitment System". The applicant, by issuing a letter of commitment which is verified by the employing unit, can be exempt from submitting relevant certifying materials.

(vi) Part of the materials of high-level foreign talents can be handled according to the "Notification and Commitment System". The applicant, by issuing a letter of commitment which is verified by the employing unit, can be exempt from submitting relevant certifying materials. Please refer to Annex 4 for facilitation measures available to high-level foreign talents.