Murphy wrote:They will not only accept 6 months, because in their eyes if you work out they will hire you longer. Where you work and live is BIG, so wiki and google it and you may want to send the usa an email asking for the average ppm in that region.
To set the record straight. You should/must enter on a Z visa (good for 30 days), then they get your medical and residency (hopefully for a full year).
There are alternatives. You can enter on the L tourist visa and with the clout they have in their province they can easily change it to a residency permit, which is not authorized, but you are in China.
Be careful. Ask a lot. And never, ever, ever, get duped by their photos. Request contract by email and change it till you like it.
Roach/Cat/Murphy
Good idea on checking the PPM's. Interesting abou the L visa being changed too.
Cheers