Freshness tracker · CNChina (Mainland)

Category A/B/C foreign-worker classification remains in force

In force Visa & immigration

The national Foreigner's Work Permit system classifies applicants as Category A high-end talent, Category B professional talent or Category C other eligible personnel. Under the points route, A is 86 points or above, B is 60–85 and C is 59 or below. No primary source was found for the former record's claimed mid-2024 expansion of AI roles or salary multipliers.

Who it affects

Foreign workers and employers applying through the work-permit system.

Sources

Primary: Shanghai Municipal People's Government ↗

Verified 2026-08-02 · methodology