Understanding and Rectifying a Change of Sponsorship for Hong Kong Employment Visa

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Hong Kong Employment Investment Visa | Unsual Case Study | One Man Contractor Business | Flexible Policy Example

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How Our Client Leveraged A Hong Kong Employment Investment Visa To Enter Our Cyber-Security Market

An employment visa for a one-man consulting concern initially before going on to convert his status into a fully-fledged investment visa subsequently

A Case Study

Hong Kong employment investment visa? This Case Study looks at a not-entirely uncommon but still unusual method of securing, initially, an employment visa for a one-man consulting concern in Hong Kong and then going on to converting his status into a fully-fledged investment visa subsequently.

Our Client’s Journey

Join us as we delve into our client’s remarkable journey of leveraging a Hong Kong employment investment visa to unlock new business prospects in the market for cyber-security services in Hong Kong. I discuss the process, requirements, and advantages of this visa application through his novel case study.

The Visa Mechanism

The “Hong Kong employment investment visa” played a pivotal role in empowering our client, a specialist in banking security systems, to embark on a transformative business expansion in Hong Kong.

Navigating the Complexities

Our client encountered a significant challenge as the local bank in Hong Kong was unwilling to sponsor his employment visa, hindering his project involvement. However, he sought assistance and discovered a unique solution: establishing a representative office of his UK service company in Hong Kong.

The Path to Success

By establishing the representative office, our client managed to demonstrate a clear chain of contracts back to the parent entity, the UK bank. This compelling evidence persuaded the authorities to grant him an employment visa for the project’s duration, enabling him to provide his specialized services in Hong Kong for an extended period.

Expanding the Business Footprint

The successful completion of the initial project not only satisfied our client’s contractual obligations but also opened up new avenues for growth. Being physically present in Hong Kong allowed him to forge valuable partnerships, capitalize on emerging opportunities, and expand his network within the banking sector.

Re-domiciling the UK Business to Hong Kong

Holding a renewed vision for the future, our client made a strategic decision to re-domicile his UK business to Hong Kong. By establishing a limited liability company incorporated in Hong Kong, he ensured seamless operations, compliance with local regulations, and enhanced credibility within the region.

Visa Extension and Continuous Business Growth

Thanks to our client’s substantial economic contribution and demonstrated success, the Immigration Department granted him a 12-month extension on his investment visa permissions. This endorsement further fortified his presence in Hong Kong, allowing him to secure additional contracts with different European banks and leverage his expertise to fuel continuous business growth.

 

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Hong Kong Visitor Visa Facilitation Plan | Short Term Employment Allowed | In Certain Circumstances Only

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Hong Kong Visitor Visa Facilitation Plan – Short-Term Employment Allowed

Some helpful changes for short-term work purposes.

Until 2024

A Hong Kong visitor facilitation plan was launched by the Hong Kong Government on the 1st of June 2022 for a period of two years.

Immigration Facilitation

The measure is due to provide immigration facilitation for visitors participating in short-term activities in 10 designated sectors: medical & healthcare, higher education, arts & culture, sports, heritage, creative industries, innovation & technology, Hong Kong Laureate Forum, aviation and international/mega-events, as per the explanatory list on the Immigration Department’s website.

Short Term Activities

Technically, the invitees/eligible visitors (non-local talent in their sector) may come to Hong Kong to participate in designated short-term activities as visitors without the need to apply for employment visas/entry permits from the Immigration Department. However, eligible visitors should be endorsed by the authorised host organisations by way of invitation letters. The host organisations sponsoring visitors to come to Hong Kong to participate in specified short-term activities must be endorsed by the relevant government bureaux/departments.

Compensation Permitted

Eligible visitors may receive remuneration for the designated activities concerned. The provision of payment is a matter between the eligible visitors and the host organisations.

14 Days Maximum

The stay of the non-local talents is limited to 14 days upon each arrival.

Check out the Hong Kong Visa Handbook on the Hong Kong Visitor Visa Facilitation Plan here.

Other Resources

The Standard

https://www.thestandard.com.hk/section-news/section/11/242263/Visas-relaxed-for-short-term-visitors

Hong Kong Immigration Department Overview

https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2022/05/20220531/20220531_143338_498.html

Accredited Institutions Who Can Offer Invitations

https://www.immd.gov.hk/pdf/stv_scope_of_facilitation(e).pdf

 

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Work Visa | The 7 Responsibilities Of A Hong Kong Employment Visa Sponsor | What Your Employer Needs To Know

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Here Are The 7 Responsibilities Of A Hong Kong Employment Visa Sponsor …

Everything The Sponsor Of Your Hong Kong Employment Visa Needs To Know

Responsibilities Of A Hong Kong Employment Visa Sponsor

Responsibilities of a Hong Kong employment visa sponsor? In this short video, Hadley sets out the seven issues that every sponsor of a Hong Kong employment visa needs to appreciate and sign up for, providing new recruits with the information they need to educate their employers as to what’s actually required in the process of dealing with the Hong Kong Immigration Department.

Limited Experience?

Congratulations on being offered a job in Hong Kong! Now, you need an employment visa, but your new employer may have no experience with the process.

So, what responsibilities of a Hong Kong employment visa sponsor do you need to communicate to them?

Let’s break them down.

1 – Approvability Test

Firstly, there’s the approvability test. You personally need to possess special skills, knowledge, or experience that is of value and not readily available in Hong Kong. Your employer must be justified in engaging your services.

2 – Market Rate Salary

Secondly, you need to be earning at least a salary of approximately two hundred thousand Hong Kong dollars, including benefits. But more if the market generally calls for more than this.

3 – ID990B Sponsorship Form

Next, your employer will need to submit your application and sponsorship forms in your favour.

4 – Critical Business Information

Fourthly, your employer may have to provide sensitive information such as financial accounts and details about existing staff and their salaries. It’s crucial for them to exercise patience as the visa application process takes a minimum of four weeks.

5 – Patience

Remember, it is illegal for you to start working, whether paid or unpaid until your visa has been approved.

6 – Inside Or Outside Hong Kong

Sixthly, you can start your application whether you are inside or outside of Hong Kong. However, the Hong Kong Immigration Department will not grant you an extension to your visitor visa simply because you were in Hong Kong when your application was submitted.

7 – Notify ImmD

Finally, seventh, one of the key responsibilities of a Hong Kong employment visa sponsor is to notify the Director of Immigration as soon as your employment comes to an end.

Last Words …

Make sure to communicate these responsibilities of a Hong Kong employment visa sponsor to your new employer to ensure a smooth employment visa application process.

 

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Hong Kong Immigration | Training Visa Second Job | Is It Possible To Have 2 Jobs | What Limitations Exist?

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Can I Hold a Second Job While in Hong Kong Working Under a Training Visa?

Hong Kong training visa second job – is it possible to hold down 2 positions whilst in Hong Kong working under a training visa?

QUESTION

I am waiting on my training visa and am wondering: can I hold a second job while in Hong Kong working under a training visa?

WRITTEN ANSWER

Hong Kong training visa second job? In this post, I will cover the training visa eligibility criteria, application process, approval considerations, maximum period of stay, dependent policy, and the concept of 2 jobs and one training visa.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for a Hong Kong training visa, the following criteria must be met:

• The applicant must not have any security objections or known records of serious crime.
• The applicant and the sponsoring company must have bona fides.
• The sponsoring company must be well-established and capable of providing the proposed training.
• A contract must be signed between the sponsoring company and the applicant.
• The sponsoring company must guarantee in writing the maintenance, repatriation, and training of the applicant.
• The proposed duration and content of the training program must be justified.

Application Process

The application for a training visa can be submitted through various channels:

• Online submission to the Immigration Department (ImmD).
• Submission via post from overseas or in person to the Receipt & Dispatch Unit of the Immigration HQ.
• Inclusion as part of an application to Change Status or Visa Category if the applicant is already in Hong Kong as a resident.
• Submission via the nearest Chinese diplomatic mission in the applicant’s country of domicile.

Approval Considerations

The approvability of a training visa application depends on the following factors:

• Bona fides of the sponsoring entity providing the training.
• Unavailability of the training in the applicant’s home country.
• Reasonable scope and length of the training in all circumstances.

Maximum Period of Stay

The maximum period of stay for a training visa is 12 months, which is non-extendable. The actual period of stay is tied to the formal length of the training contract.

Dependent Policy

Under the prevailing dependent policy, applicants admitted for training can bring their spouse, partner, or unmarried dependent children under 18 to Hong Kong. The trainee will be the sponsor for accompanying dependents. The dependent’s length of stay is linked to the sponsor’s, and dependents are required to leave Hong Kong when the sponsor leaves. Dependents are allowed to work in Hong Kong under existing policy.

Can You Hold A Second Job?

Training visas are issued by the Immigration Department under the general employment policy to facilitate the temporary deployment of foreign national talent to undergo a finite period of training in Hong Kong. The training program is designed to be exclusive, and the visa holder is expected to focus solely on the training.

While it is technically possible to apply for a second job, the Immigration Department generally does not entertain such applications. Engaging in side employment goes against the spirit of a training visa, which is meant for individuals to gain skills and return to their home country. Therefore, it is advisable to prioritize your training and not expect permission to take up a second job while on a training visa in Hong Kong.

We hope you find this helpful information as you consider your options for a training visa in Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong Immigration | What Does It Mean | Slippers And Pipe Visa?

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Slippers And Pipe Visa For Unmarried Life Partners?

Gay or straight, if you’re unmarried other otherwise not legally hitched, the best you can expect is a prolonged visitor visa …

Over the last 20 years or so I have coined a number of phrases in Hong Kong immigration parlance. In this short video, I discuss the notion of a Slippers And Pipe Visa.

Slippers And Pipe Visa

In the world of Hong Kong immigration, the term “slippers and pipe visa” symbolizes the poor status that unmarried gay partners and heterosexual defacto-life partners invariably experience when dealing with prolonged visitor visas. Although not eligible for dependent visas, these individuals find themselves in a loving committed life partner relationship with their principal visa sponsors.

Understanding Prolonged Visitor Visas

When the Immigration Department provides a prolonged visitor visa to applicants who are not eligible for dependent visas, it effectively offers the same immigration status granted upon arrival at the airport. However, for gay partners and heterosexual defacto life partners who are not legally married, this status poses certain limitations. It restricts them to primarily waiting for their partners to come back every night, fulfilling the metaphorical role of handing them the slippers and their pipe.

Challenges Faced by Same-Sex Partners and Defacto Spouses

Without the legal recognition of marriage or civil partnership, these individuals are faced with immigration permissions that significantly narrow their opportunities. They are confined to the role of a visitor, unable to fully participate in the economic activity of Hong Kong.

Overcoming the Limitations Of The Slippers And Pipe Visa

Unfortunately, the process of obtaining immigration rights equal to those granted to married couples can be arduous and complicated. However, there are steps that same-sex partners and defacto spouses can take to navigate this challenging situation. Consulting a Hong Kong immigration lawyer experienced in these matters can provide valuable guidance and support during this process.

Last Words On The Slippers And Pipe Visa …

The “slippers and pipe visa” analogy captures the essence of the limitations faced by gay partners and heterosexual defacto life partners with prolonged visitor visas. The immigration permissions granted to them restrict their roles in waiting for their partners and hinder their ability to fully integrate into Hong Kong.

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Why Do People Use Our Websites?

In the Q&A session after the interview, I was asked why people use our websites and how they end up gravitating to them when they have a Hong Kong immigration question that needs answering.

The Song Remains The Same

Whilst this response predates the era of Ai, the rationale of our approach of the sophisticated use of the internet remains the same – now just being supercharged by the advent of Ai and the ability to harness it’s power via the programming of a Large Language Model containing ALL the Hong Kong immigration advice, knowledge and know-how published over the last 13 years – which in turn is based on 30 years of practice in the Hong Kong immigration professional services niche.

Comprehensive Hong Kong Immigration Advice

Now, with VisaGeeza.Ai, our websites offer a comprehensive solution for Hong Kong immigration advice through three key components:

1. Hong Kong Immigration Ai Language Model: Our free-to-use large language model accurately delivers information tailored to each client’s unique circumstances, ensuring precise outcomes. Developed from scratch, this model has been trained on extensive Hong Kong immigration-specific data.
2. Actionable Content Platform: We provide a wide range of resources to enrich the AI narrative output, including application checklists, podcast discussions, videos, case studies, how-to-guides, and SEO-ready posts, which have been published for over 10 years.
3. Humanizing the Ai Experience: We aim to humanize the interaction with our AI by allowing clients to ask questions orally via VisaGeeza.Ai, ensuring a personalized and considered response. This ongoing interaction not only fosters trust but also enables the continuous improvement and updating of our language model in real time.

Context Setting: Delivering Accurate Hong Kong Immigration Advice

Developing a language model for immigration clients presents the challenge of accurately understanding and incorporating context. At VisaGeeza.Ai, we have meticulously engineered our model to consider the context of each query, ensuring relevant and precise responses. By training the model on vast amounts of Hong Kong immigration-specific data, we have enhanced its understanding of the intricacies of the immigration process, providing clients with accurate and reliable information.

Bringing Hong Kong Immigration Advice Output to Life

In building VisaGeeza.Ai, we understand that textual information alone is not enough for immigration clients. To provide a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter, we supplement the Ai narrative output with carefully curated external links to additional resources, such as D-I-Y kits, case studies, and real-life examples. This allows clients to gain a deeper understanding of the Hong Kong immigration process and make informed decisions.

Furthermore, our clients can ask us questions orally at no charge via VisaGeeza.Ai, enabling a human-to-human point of contact. This ongoing interaction serves multiple purposes:

1. Building Client Relationships: It allows us to connect with clients on a personal level, fostering new relationships.
2. Continuous Model Improvement: The ongoing user interactions help us train and improve our language model in real time, ensuring it stays up to date and constantly improving.
3. Establishing Trust: In the critical field of immigration law, it is essential to establish trust with clients, and our Ai encounter endeavors to achieve just that through command of the facts and the correct application of immigration law.

Immigration Know-How and Logic: Accurate Query Responses

Our primary goal is to empower immigration clients by providing them with accurate information and answering their queries. To achieve this, we have carefully analyzed the key elements of immigration know-how and logic and engineered our language model accordingly.

By training VisaGeeza.Ai on extensive Hong Kong immigration expertise, developing immigration-specific prompts, and incorporating complex decision-making algorithms, we have equipped our language model to provide users with precise and relevant answers tailored to their specific circumstances and goals.

Hong Kong Immigration Advice Via Ai – Final Phase I User Experience

With a focus on optimizing performance and enhancing usability, we are steadily progressing towards achieving the Final Phase I user experience for our Hong Kong immigration clients. Our aim is to create a seamless and intuitive interface that allows clients to easily access the immigration know-how they need throughout their immigration journey.

We continuously improve the user experience by addressing any issues that may arise, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience for clients.

Future Development: Phase II and Phase III

Looking ahead, we have outlined our plans for Phase II and Phase III development activities. Phase II will concentrate on leveraging our language model to produce high-quality content in various media formats, enabling us to dominate the search landscape in our niche. This will include natural language SEO-ready WordPress posts, voice-cloned podcasts, video avatar immigration updates, and graphical outputs throughout the immigration journey. All content will be generated programmatically and will be the most technically accurate material available.

This scalable approach will allow us to publish up to 5,000 pieces of such content in the next 12 months, complementing our already extensive content asset platform of over 10,000 resources.

Phase III entails integrating our language model into our backend case management platform, RIVeng. This integration will enable our Immigration Consultants to assess their understanding of the law against client facts and generate the necessary output at every stage, including the case argument.

We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation, advancing our services to better serve our clients’ immigration needs.

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