With the development of economic globalization, more and more people choose to seek employment in China. When going through the work procedures, individuals are often required to show evidence of No Criminal Record in the U.S. Following are some cases where non-criminal background check is required.
- U.S. citizens intending to work in China for request of work visa or work permit in China.
- U.S. citizens who apply for permanent residence in China.
- Individuals who is U.S. citizens or have lived in the United States for more than 6 months applying for a third-country visa or immigration.
The U.S. non-criminal record certificate needs to be legalized by the Chinese consulate for use in China. The specific certification of non-criminal record involves several steps:
- Get the non-criminal background check notarized by the U.S. Notary Public.
- Get the documents authenticated by the U.S. Secretary of State.
- Have the documents legalized by Chinese Embassy or Consulate in the United States.
