Originally Posted by
starlagurl
I think you're all nitpicking about the title. What gives.
On this forum, on matters visa and TWOV, we look for precision. Careless in your titling of the thread. Careless in your lack of observance that your flight out included a stopover that throws you into overstay status. What gives?
Originally Posted by
starlagurl
If I didn't have a long layover, yeah my residence permit wouldn't expire. So hence, the permit is expiring because of the long layover.
Um, no. Your sentence logic escapes me. Your Residence Permit is expiring regardless of what you do. I certainly hope you weren't teaching English in China.
At any rate, you asked for and received advice; it's up to you to decide a course of action.