Specific Circumstances Visas

Employment in Hong Kong as a Professional or an Imported Worker – Which Are You?

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There is often confusion between employment in Hong Kong as a Professional or an Imported Worker – this post seeks to clear this up… QUESTION First of all I want to say that your website is amazing, easy to understand with relevant information. My question might be very simple but I cannot find the answer […]

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4 Realistically Achievable Visas to Live, Work or Establish a Business in Hong Kong – The Working Holiday Visa

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Musing, Special Programmes / 1 response

On the 6th of August 2015, I was invited by the good guys at WYND to give a talk about the Hong Kong visas that are the most realistically achievable to live, work or establish a business in Hong Kong, all things considered. The Rest of the Series 1 – Introduction 2 – Policy 3 […]

LIFTING THE LID: The Ideal Client For a Hong Kong Immigration Services Firm

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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 ideal client for a Hong Kong immigration services practice! More Stuff You May Find Useful or […]

Hong Kong Immigration… What Does It Mean… Visa Gossip & Rumours?

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Family Visas, Investment Visas, Long Stay & PR, Musing, Refusals & Appeals, Special Programmes, Visitor Visas / No responses

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 hoary old chestnut of Visa Gossip & Rumours. More Stuff You May Find Useful or Interesting Hong Kong immigration… what does it mean… Twilight Zone? Hong Kong immigration… what does […]

ImmD @ Sixes & Sevens Presently – Longer Case Processing Times Than Usual Being Experienced At This Time

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Family Visas, Investment Visas, Musing, Special Programmes, Visitor Visas / 2 responses

Longer Case Processing Times – the Enhancement Measures of the Hong Kong Immigration Department came into effect on May 4… Image Credit Since then it is now routinely taking longer across the board for most applications affecting foreign national applicants and temporary residents alike. Whilst it is still very early on in the life of […]

The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio 3 – June, 2015

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It had been about 10 weeks since I got over to Broadcast Drive to see el maestro Whelan but made it finally 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 […]

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LIFTING THE LID: What Would It Take For the Hong Kong Visa Centre to ‘Fire’ a Client?

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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 what needs to happen in the relationship with a Hong Kong Visa Centre client that would lead […]

Hong Kong Immigration Policy – 2015 Enhancement Measures Come Into Effect

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Family Visas, Long Stay & PR, Musing, Refusals & Appeals, Special Programmes, Uncategorized, Visitor Visas / No responses

On Monday May 4, the Hong Kong Immigration Department 2015 Enhancement Measures officially came into effect. I will be in the studio this weekend recording more details but for now, it’s a case of puff and fizzle rather than crash and boom! I will be posting updated frequently on what we learn and the Hong Kong […]

Seth Godin Case Study – Hong Kong Visa Geeza – Inc Magazine…

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Family Visas, Feature Article, Investment Visas, Long Stay & PR, Musing, Refusals & Appeals, Special Programmes, Visitor Visas / 3 responses

Another First, yesterday, when this website and our business model founded upon the ideas of Seth Godin (and also of the thinking of my other 3 intellectual heroes (Don Tapscott, Kevin Kelly and Charlie Munger)  featured in Inc magazine.   UPDATE: 2 weeks later Inc followed up with a 2nd article on our business, this time […]

LIFTING THE LID: How Does It Work With Josephine Lau, Centre O Connect & The Hong Kong Visa Centre?

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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 excellent professional relationship we have with Josephine Lau of Centre O Connect! More Stuff You May […]