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The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio 3 – March, 2015

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Got to see Uncle Phil at RTHK again yesterday… You can listen to our complete discussion here. Phil works real hard on his Morning Brew Facebook page which I recommend you check out and Like! More Stuff You Might Find Useful or Interesting More chats with Phil Whelan on RTHK Radio 3 Morning Brew 100% Hong Kong Visa […]

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2015 Hong Kong Immigration Policy Update – Business Investment Visa Shake Up

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Business investment visa shake up!  On February 10, 2015 I gave a talk at www.centreo.hk on my interpretation of the immigration policy changes announced by CY Leung earlier in January. In this segment I discuss the Enhancement Measures applicable to the Business Investment Visa after May 4, 2015. More Stuff You May Find Useful or Interesting 2015 […]

2015 Hong Kong Immigration Policy Update – Upgraded Hong Kong Visa Limit of Stay

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Upgraded Hong Kong visa limit of stay! On February 10, 2015 I gave a talk at www.centreo.hk on my interpretation of the immigration policy changes announced by CY Leung earlier in January. In this segment I discuss the new patterns of limit of stay which will be introduced from Q2 this year. More Stuff You […]

2015 Hong Kong Immigration Policy Update – How Most Mainlanders Screwed Up Under the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme

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Those Mainlanders! On February 10, 2015 I gave a talk at www.centreo.hk on my interpretation of the immigration policy changes announced by CY Leung earlier in January. In this segment I discuss how the original objectives of Mainland applicants to use the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme actually failed to materialise for the vast majority of them […]

2015 Hong Kong Immigration Policy Update – Capital No Longer Required – Why Was the CIES Suspended ?

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CIES suspended! On February 10, 2015 I gave a talk at www.centreo.hk on my interpretation of the immigration policy changes announced by CY Leung earlier in January. In this segment I discuss the suspension of the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme and some of the machinations that went on which meant that the programme was destined […]

QOTW: How Are Mainland Applicants for Visas Issued Under the Hong Kong General Employment Policy Treated Differently From Other Foreign Nationals?

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Under the Hong Kong General Employment Policy, what’s the procedural difference if you are a Chinese citizen applying for a Hong Kong work visa (or any other type of visa for that matter) compared to the rules applying to non-Chinese foreign nationals? QUESTION  OF  THE  WEEK I am a Chinese citizen currently enrolled in a […]

LIFTING THE LID – What’s it Like Operating the Hong Kong Visa Centre as a Virtual Business?

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In this occasional series of commentary, I provide a peek inside our professional practice and offer a glimpse of what it’s like to be part of the Hong Kong Visa Centre team. In this short piece, I discuss the ins and out of running the Hong Kong Visa Centre professional practice as a virtual business […]

How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help – 14 – D-I-Y Resources

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I have given this talk around town for the last couple of years now and so pleased to finally add it to our coverage of the Hong Kong investment visa. In this segment, I take you through the 10 Must Have Resources which are included in the talk which allow you to make your application for […]

How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help – 13 – Trying Again… (Sigh)

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I have given this talk around town for the last couple of years now and so pleased to finally add it to our coverage of the Hong Kong investment visa. This segment sets out  what to do if your Hong Kong visa applications has been denied by the Hong Kong Immigration Department. The talk was graciously hosted […]

How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help – 12 – Why Cases Get Denied

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I have given this talk around town for the last couple of years now and so pleased to finally add it to our coverage of the Hong Kong investment visa. This segment sets out the typical reasons why applications are denied by the Hong Kong Immigration Department and seeks to point out in advance the pitfalls […]