The United States recently increased the H-1B visa fee to $100,000 for those traveling to the country. This has led to discussions about China’s ‘K-visa’. In August this year, China announced the introduction of the ‘K-visa’ to invite talented people in the fields of science and technology to its country. According to a report by the country’s official news agency Xinhua, this visa will start being issued from October.
The ‘H-1B’ visa system was introduced in the United States in 1990. This visa is given to skilled people involved in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Indians have received the largest number of H-1B visas so far, followed by Chinese citizens.
China’s Foreign Ministry was quoted as saying it would not comment on the new US visa policy, but the ministry did say that China welcomes talent from around the world. The purpose of introducing the K-Visa is to allow talented people in the fields of science and technology to go and work in China.
Special features of the K-Visa
According to a report by Xinhua News Agency, the K-visa is different from the 12 types of visas that China already has in place. People traveling to China with this visa will be given more privileges in terms of entry, duration and residence in the country.
Those who travel to China with this visa will be able to work in education, culture, and science and technology. At the same time, they will be able to do business and establish industries in the country.
However, the biggest feature of this visa is that you can apply even if you do not have an invitation letter from a Chinese employer or organization. The visa issuance process is also being made convenient. The K-visa will be more convenient for recent graduates, researchers, and entrepreneurs. To get this visa, you need to have no job offer in China. Anyone can find a job in that country by going there.
Who can apply?
Only young foreign nationals who have obtained a bachelor’s or higher degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics from a Chinese or foreign-established university can apply for this visa.
Professionals who are teaching or conducting research at a recognized institution can also apply for this visa.
The only requirement for applicants is that they meet the specific age limit and educational qualification requirements for the ‘K-Visa’.
In fact, this ‘K-Visa’ is a detailed system of China’s ‘R-Visa’. China introduced the ‘R-Visa’ in 2013 to invite talents related to science and technology.
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