1. Why must a unit obtain the Qualification Certificate of Units for Employment of Cultural and Educational Foreign Experts?

Reply: It is a major measure in introducing foreign intellects and managing the international market of talents to implement the Qualification Certificate of Units for Employment of Cultural and Educational Foreign Experts (referred to as ¡°Qualification Certificate¡± thereinafter). The purpose of this measure is to maintain the order in the introduction of foreign intellects and the administration of cultural and educational foreign expert affairs. The Qualification Certificate is approved and issued by the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs.

2. What are the guidelines for processing the Qualification Certificate?

Reply: 1) Circular  No. 82 [Wai Zhuan Fa 1996] of the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs and the Ministry of Education, promulgating ¡°Measures on the Administration of Foreign Professionals Recruited by Schools and Other Educational Institutions¡±.

2) Circular No. 170 [Wai Zhuan Fa 1992] of the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Public Security on implementing ¡°Measures on the Qualification Certificate of Units for Employment of Cultural and Educational Foreign Experts¡±.

3. Who are eligible to apply for the Qualification Certificate?

Reply: The units who intend to recruit cultural and educational foreign experts (including the units who intend to recruit foreign experts and the domestic organizations who recommend foreign experts in groups to the units intending to recruit foreign experts).

4. How to apply for the Qualification Certificate?

Reply: 1) The applying unit submits the Qualification Certificate application forms and other relevant materials to the foreign affairs office of the city or county (city or district) where it is located;

2) The foreign affairs office of the city or county (city or district) examines the application forms and other materials in conjunction with the local education department and public security organ and then submits them to the Provincial Foreign Affairs Office;

3) The Provincial Foreign Affairs Office examines the applying units in conjunction with the Provincial Education Department and the Provincial Public Security Department, and then submits them to the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs;

4) The State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs approves the qualification of the applying units and issues the Qualification Certificate.

5. What materials are needed in order to apply for the Qualification Certificate?

Reply: 1) The Qualification Certificate application form;

2) A profile of the applying unit;

3) The name list of the administrative team of cultural and educational foreign experts of the applying unit;

4) The regulations on administration of cultural and educational foreign experts of the applying unit;

5) Nongovernmental sectors running schools must also provide the following certificates:

a. The permit for nongovernmental sectors to run schools;

b. The registration certificate of nonbusiness units run by nongovernmental sectors; and

c. The certificate of qualification.

6. How long does it take to obtain a Qualification Certificate to recruit cultural and educational foreign experts?

Reply: It all depends on the specific circumstances. The Division of Press and Culture is responsible for this matter. It can be reached at 87054928 and 87054927.