What are the general procedures for employers to hire foreigners to work in China?

I. Employers log in the "Shenzhen Comprehensive Service Management Platform for Foreigners" at http://wgfw.ga.sz.gov.cn/user/wgrfwpt to improve the information on the record of the unit. II. Apply for "Notice of Work Permit for Foreigners" before entry. Select the category of talents (according to the conditions of the applicant, select one of categories A, B and C), fill in the employment-related information of the individual and the employing unit truthfully according to the system prompts, and upload the attachments according to the materials prompted by the system annexes and submit them to the system for examination. After passing the audit, the system will automatically generate the Notice of Foreigner's Work Permit and exchange the information through the online system to the foreign affairs department (embassies and consulates abroad), and the employing organization can download the Notice of Foreigner's Work Permit from the system and send it to the applicant. The employer can download the Notice of Foreigner's Work Permit from the system and send it to the applicant. With the Notice of Foreigner's Work Permit and other necessary documents for visa application, the applicant can apply for a Z-visa for entry into the country at the selected embassy or consulate. III. Apply for the Work Permit for Foreigners and Residence Permit for Work after entering the country. The employer logs into the Shenzhen Comprehensive Service Management Platform for Foreigners - clicks on the module of "Apply for Foreigner's Work Permit (after entering the country)", selects Residence Permit (for the first time), and fills in the relevant information according to the prompts of the system. Upload relevant materials according to the attached list. After passing the online pre-approval, you need to make an appointment on the system and go to the site for processing at the appointed time. Go to the site according to the appointment time for material verification and interview. If the materials are correct and complete, and the interview goes smoothly, submit the materials, hand in the passport, get the acceptance receipt on the spot, and get the passport in 7 working days; if the materials are not complete, you need to prepare all the materials and then make a new appointment for processing. Within 7 working days after submitting the passport, you can go to the site with the receipt of acceptance to get the alien work permit and passport (the work-type residence permit has already been affixed to the passport); if you choose to send it by mail, you can just wait for it to arrive at your doorstep. The above is the procedure for employers to hire foreigners to work in China, if you have any questions, please feel free to consult us.