Is going abroad to work an immigrant?

Legal analysis: In the traditional sense, "moving in" and "moving out" are almost the same concept. Most people's understanding of immigration is to pursue a better quality of life and achieve the purpose of settling and living abroad through immigration status. Many people emigrate now, but they don't necessarily live abroad. Immigrants just want to get an identity and facilitate life or work, but all life and work in China can continue. Some traditional immigrant countries have many requirements for working and living after immigration. So there is a saying that immigrants will not move. Simply put, they have overseas status but live in China. So today's immigrants are not necessarily immigrants. Immigrants are popular now, but not immigrants. This trend has been favored by many high-net-worth people, allowing them to take into account domestic resources and business, while expanding their business abroad.

Legal basis: Article 9 of the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Exit and Entry Administration. China citizens shall apply for passports or other travel documents when leaving or entering the country.

China citizens who want to go to other countries or regions also need to obtain visas or other entry permits. However, unless the China government has signed visa exemption agreements with other governments or the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provide otherwise.

China citizens who leave or enter the country as seafarers and work on foreign ships shall apply for a seaman's certificate according to law.