1. Foreign high-end talents (Category A) are exempt from restrictions on age, academic qualifications, and work experience requirements.

2. Professionals who fit within the "urgently needed and in short supply" positions directory of Shanghai and whose academic qualification requirements are listed as "none" may be exempt from degree certification.

3. Foreign professional talents (Category B) earning four times the average local salary may be exempt from degree authentication on their initial application. However, for subsequent processes such as renewals or cancellations, related salary commitment supporting documents must be provided.