To Do, China Edition

Visa Paperwork
1) The most recent version of your CV DONE!
2) A 2” digital color photo (passport size and preferably with a blue background)
3) A clear scan of the photo page of your passport DONE
4) A clear scan of your degree (you will need to bring the original certificate with you to China) Diploma is on its way
5) A reference letter (signed, scanned, on letterhead)
6) A clear scan of your current Chinese visa (if applicable) Not needed, thankfully
7) A list of two contactable professional references
8) The completed Work Permit Application form (see attached)
9) A signed copy of the "Shenzhen Visa Contract" **(see attached)
10) Background check (see below)
11) Doctor's Note--Please see the attached example.
12) For American Candidates Only: In addition to the background check, the Shenzhen government requires that you provide a Local Police Check. For more information, please visit the US State Department’s link: http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/emergencies/emergencies_1201.html

China Prep
Put up ad for subletter Done! Need to renew every so often.
Call landlord about subletting Done!
Weed out stuff
Get storage unit
Decide what to keep
See about deferring student loans for my year away / figure out financials (how am I paying for the storage unit?)
Set up internet proxies so I can still watch Hulu and Youtube
Freak out on a regular basis DONE AND DONE