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IT’S OFFICIAL: The Quality Mainland Migrant Admission Scheme – 77% of All QMAS Visas Go to Chinese Nationals!

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Musing, Special Programmes, VG Front Page / 6 responses

Last week, just before the end of the year, the Government of the HKSAR put out a flurry of information on the performance of the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme since its inception six years ago. Since 2006 and up to last month, the Hong Kong Immigration Department had received 8,553 QMAS applications and approved 2,392. […]

Finally the HKID Shed Some Light on What Constitutes ‘Talent’ in a QMAS Application (3 Case Studies’ Video)

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Musing, Special Programmes / 5 responses

Either the Hong Kong Immigration Department are ‘on the sell’ or word has finally gotten back to them that its time to let prospective applicants under the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme know something of the calibre and credentials of  people who pass muster and are successful in securing a QMAS visa. As you may know, […]

WRAP UP: Hong Kong Investment Visas – Talk by Stephen Barnes on Monday November 26th, 2012 at the Hive

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Investment Visas, Musing / 7 responses

Went along and met a very interesting crowd at the Hive this Monday; both clients and new friends alike. I was there to give a talk about how to go about getting a visa to start or join in a business in Hong Kong. My 17 minute presentation quickly morphed into a fascinating 2 hour […]

The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three – Nov 2012

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Investment Visas, Musing / 1 response

Went in to see Phil @ RTHK on Monday and talked a lot about money visas, both business and capital investment. You can listen to our conversation here. This will be the last time this year I will be on – looking like January next up so catch you then. Please check out Morning Brew […]

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REMINDER: Hong Kong Investment Visas – Public Talk by Stephen Barnes on Monday November 26th, 2012 @ 18.30 at the Hive

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Investment Visas, Musing / No responses

I have been invited by the good guys at The Hive to talk about the challenges faced by foreign national entrepreneurs in securing the necessary immigration permissions to join in or establish businesses here in Hong Kong. This is a free session (i.e. no $$ required) and a great opportunity to network with like-minded souls […]

Doing the Hong Kong Capital Investment Entrant Scheme On the Cheap!

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Musing / 10 responses

There is a lot of commentary on the HKD10 million investment-for-residence Hong Kong Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (“HKCIES”) but surprisingly little is heard about gaining a visa for ‘business investment’ under Hong Kong’s General Employment Policy. Essentially, in order for a foreign national to secure the permissions of the Immigration Department to join in an […]

The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three – Oct 2012

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Family Visas, Musing, Visitor Visas / No responses

On Mr Whelan’s show today, he was keen to learn more about visitor visas and also the immigration options for dependant visa holders who’s marriages have irretrievably broken down. We also had a short chat about the two-party nature of a Hong Kong employment visa application and the likelihood of small business owners actually being […]

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Mike Tyson: Welcome in Hong Kong, New Zealand Say No, Australia Still Deciding

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Musing / 4 responses

Well, it’s hardly news that convicted rapist Mike Tyson made it to Hong Kong last month. At least now know the impact  a criminal record can have on your application for an employment visa here (maybe). What is news is that New Zealand yesterday decided they didn’t want to have him grace their shores after […]

10 Must Have Resources for Same Sex Partner Visa Applications in Hong Kong

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Family Visas, Musing / 24 responses

Same sex partners struggle with Hong Kong immigration applications for the simple, yet wholly unsatisfactory, reason that true equality has not yet arrived in the HKSAR. I have compiled these 10 resources to help you apply for a gay partner visa for Hong Kong. If you need specific answers, as always, please feel free to […]

Legal Champion of Immigration Rights in Hong Kong – Mark Daly Talks at the FCC (VIDEO)

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Long Stay & PR, Musing / 2 responses

I have known Mark Daly (and his partner Peter Barnes, no relation) since their time with (sadly departed) Pam Baker in the 1990’s. I have the utmost respect for Mark and Peter and in fact these are the only 2 lawyers in Hong Kong that I refer clients of the Hong Kong Visa Centre to […]