The situation: A foreigner seeking a work visa is offered an agent's arrangement of a 'work permit' through a shell company or forged documents for a large fee 'with no need for real work.'
Applicable law: Using forged documents or a sham job invitation to obtain a visa/permit is fraud against exit-entry administration, punished by visa cancellation, fines, deportation and entry ban, and may amount to the crime of forgery. The agent and shell company also bear liability. The victim foreigner may find himself a participant in the violation, not merely deceived.
Outcome: On discovery, the visa was canceled, the foreigner deported and banned, and the money paid to the agent was lost.
🛂 Residence & visas · Awareness case
A Visa Agent Promising a 'Quick Fix' — A Dangerous Trap · Yalla China
🤝 Governing law: 出境入境管理法 / Exit and Entry Administration Law
Do you trust an agent promising a work visa 'with no conditions' for a fee?
Illustrative, general educational examples — not real specific facts and not legal advice; for awareness only. For an actual situation, consult a licensed lawyer.
🎓 The lesson / takeaway
Lesson: There's no 'no-conditions' visa. Any agent offering forged papers drags you into a crime. Deal only with real employers.
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026