What you say has a ring of truth about it which is more than can be said for other advice I'm getting from the Chinese. I do believe one thing that has been suggested by the Chinese "the local police want to push me away because they don't want the responsibility" They wish, so they have told me that I should apply in the main city to which where I am is a prefecture. Although the main city is where i want to end up it would be costly to apply there at the moment. It could also be risky as my wife suggests we tell PSB that her relative is our landlady. So I am glad you have warned me that the PSB could check that out unannounced. There's absolutely nothing on the Internet to tell me if I can move to a different location(the main city) But I will accept what you have informed me, whilst not blaming you if things go wrong.. I think you know what you are talking about. I will get wife to write that letter saying she won't leave me until the money runs out. The local police although they tell me I have a temporary residence permit won't let me see it. They said there were only two copies; one for them and one for another police station in a bigger town, Many thanks again.

My impression of local police in China is that they are underlings to the PSB. If your abode is near the PSB, the PSB will check it out. But if it's not, the PSB will demand that the local police check it out

As far as paperwork to prove your accommdation as stated by you and your wife is correct, you will be asked to provide the original of a rental contract., which will have to be photocopied. The landlord's ID card and a photocopy of it will also be necessary. One Chinese marriiage certificate is not enough. They will need to see both, and need photocopies of both of them too.

The PSB won't accept her written statement that she will stay with you until the money runs out. What they need is her signed declaration on the date of your application that she asks them to grant you an RP so that you can stay with her.

Another thng is that visa fees at big PSB premises can only be paid by bank transfer, not in cash.

Finally, don't be caught out telling lies to the PSB. That would invalidate your RP application, MEANING THAT YOU'LL HAVE TO LEAVE CHINA, AND WIFEY WILL BE VERY SAD WITHOUT YOU!