Ms. Xu has built a leading immigration practice in Jilin Province over 13 years, focusing on China's complex entry, exit, and residence permit system. Based in Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, which shares a border with North Korea and has significant cross-border traffic, she has developed unique expertise in the immigration requirements for business visitors, foreign workers, investors, and family members.

Her practice covers the full range of visa and residence permit services, from initial visa application through residence permit management to permanent residence applications and exit procedures. She advises foreign companies on the work visa process, including the Foreign Expert Work Permit for high-skilled workers, the work-type residence permit for general foreign employees, and the various business visa categories.

Ms. Xu regularly assists clients with the points-based evaluation system for foreign talent introduced by the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs, which classifies foreign workers into three tiers with different processing requirements and permit durations. She helps clients prepare the documentation required for each tier and advises on strategies to maximize their points under the evaluation criteria.

Her immigration practice also covers family reunion visas for foreign spouses and dependents of Chinese citizens and foreign residents, as well as the recently expanded permanent residence pathways for foreign investors and high-skilled professionals. She has successfully obtained permanent residence for several foreign investors who met the investment thresholds and demonstrated their contribution to the local economy.

Ms. Xu advises multinational companies on their obligations under China's immigration compliance framework, including the requirement to report foreign employees' work locations, job changes, and termination of employment to the relevant authorities. She helps clients establish internal compliance procedures to ensure timely reporting and avoid administrative penalties. She is fluent in English and Korean and holds an LL.B. from Renmin University of China.

Ms. Xu has developed specialized expertise in handling complex immigration cases, including visa refusals, overstay penalties, deportation proceedings, and re-entry bans. She represents clients in administrative reconsideration and administrative litigation challenging adverse immigration decisions, presenting comprehensive documentation and legal arguments to demonstrate her clients' eligibility for the requested immigration benefits.

Her practice covers the full spectrum of visa categories, including the Z visa for foreign workers, the M visa for business visitors, the S visa for accompanying family members, the Q visa for family reunion, the R visa for high-skilled talent, and the recently expanded visa categories introduced under China's 2024 immigration reforms. She stays current with all regulatory changes affecting each visa category and provides timely updates to her clients.

Ms. Xu also handles immigration compliance audits for multinational companies, reviewing their foreign employees' visa and residence permit status, identifying compliance gaps, and recommending corrective actions. She develops internal immigration compliance procedures that ensure timely reporting of foreign employees' status changes, reducing the risk of administrative penalties and protecting the company's ability to sponsor foreign workers. She also manages the transfer of foreign employees between different China entities, a process that requires careful coordination of work permit cancellation and re-issuance procedures. Ms. Xu serves on the immigration law committee of the Jilin Lawyers Association and has been recognized for her expertise in China's rapidly evolving immigration legal framework. She is fluent in English and Korean, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the Yanbian region she serves.

Ms. Xu advises on the intersection of immigration and corporate law, helping companies structure their China operations to maximize visa eligibility for their foreign employees. She advises on the establishment of foreign-invested enterprises as visa-sponsoring entities and guides companies through the annual reporting and compliance obligations that accompany the privilege of sponsoring foreign workers.

She maintains close relationships with the Exit and Entry Administration of the Jilin Provincial Public Security Bureau and the Jilin Provincial Department of Human Resources and Social Security, enabling her to provide clients with practical guidance on local immigration procedures and processing timelines. She is fluent in English and Korean and serves on the immigration law committee of the Jilin Lawyers Association.

Ms. Xu advises on the specialized immigration requirements for teachers, researchers, and professionals employed by Chinese universities and research institutions. She helps these professionals navigate the Foreign Expert Work Permit system and the residence permit application process, ensuring that their employment and immigration compliance is maintained throughout their assignment period in China.

Ms. Xu holds an LL.M. from Renmin University of China and is admitted to practice law in the People's Republic of China. She serves on the Immigration Law Committee of the Jilin Lawyers Association and has been recognized for her expertise in China's rapidly evolving immigration legal framework. She is fluent in English and Korean.

Ms. Xu has developed particular expertise in handling cases involving foreign nationals accused of economic crimes, including contract fraud, securities fraud, and intellectual property infringement. These cases require a detailed understanding of the underlying commercial transactions as well as the criminal law principles governing economic crimes. She works closely with forensic accountants and industry experts to develop defense strategies that address both the factual and legal elements of complex economic crime prosecutions.