agency will report the qualified applications to the reviewing agency after completing the investigation, and the reviewing agency will report to the Ministry of Public Security for certification after completing the review.

8. Basis and standards for examination and approval fees

(1) Charging basis

"Response on Approving the Establishment of Application Fees for Foreigners' Permanent Residence" ([2004] No. 32), and "Notice on the Fee Scale and Related Issues of Application Fees for Foreigners' Permanent Residence" ([2004] No. 1267) issued by the Ministry of Finance, National Development and Reform Commission.

(2) Fee scale

Application fee: RMB 1500.

Certificate fee: RMB 300.

Compensation fee for lost or damage: RMB 600.

9. Time limit for closing

The public security administration shall make a decision of approval or disapproval within 6 months from the date of accepting the foreigner's application for permanent residence in China.

The decision made by the public security administration is final.

10. Delivery of results

If the approval is passed, the foreigner’s permanent residence ID card shall be transferred to the applicant, guardian or entrusted person by the accepting agency, and the applicant’s original valid visa or residence certificate shall be canceled at the same time.

11. Rights and obligations of administrative counterparts

(1) According to relevant laws and regulations, the applicant has the following rights:

1. Those who meet the statutory conditions and standards have equal rights to obtain administrative licenses in accordance with the law;

2. The right to make statements and defenses against administrative agencies implementing administrative licenses;

3. Other rights stipulated by laws and regulations.

(2) In accordance with relevant laws and regulations, the applicant shall perform the following obligations:

1. Faithfully submit relevant materials and reflect the true situation to the administrative agency, and be responsible for the authenticity of