Hong Kong Visa & Immigration Topics

Is the Hong Kong Startup Visa All That It’s Cracked Up to Be? – Introduction

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Investment Visas, Musing / 8 responses

On August 11, 2015 I gave a presentation discussing the so-called Hong Kong Startup Visa that everyone is getting so excited about. PRACTICE UPDATE: How the content must now be read in light of current ImmD policy: This introductory critique of the government-backed “Start-up Scheme” (introduced under the 2015 enhancement measures) must now be updated […]

The Hong Kong Startup Visa: Is It All That It’s Cracked Up To Be? – Downloads Available Here

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Tonight, I gave a talk at o Connect in Sheung Wan which discussed the so-called ‘Hong Kong Startup Visa‘ introduced on May 4, 2015. PRACTICE UPDATE: How the content must now be read in light of current ImmD policy: Historically, this resource post served as the central download hub for the “Startup Visa: Is It […]

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 […]

Hong Kong Immigration Policy | 2015 Enhancement Measures Come Into Effect | What It Means For You

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 updates frequently on what we learn and the Hong Kong […]

2015 Hong Kong Immigration Policy Update – Earthquake or Tremor?

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

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 final segment I ponder whether the changes slated are essentially good, bad or indifferent for the average visa applicant… More Stuff You May Find Useful or Interesting 2015 […]

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. PRACTICE UPDATE: How the content must now be read in light of current ImmD policy: Historically, this foundational policy commentary broke down the HKSAR Government’s […]

2015 Hong Kong Immigration Policy Update – Big Earners Do Well

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

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 which see new advantages for those who earn more than HKD2 million p.a. More Stuff You May Find Useful or Interesting 2015 […]

2015 Hong Kong Immigration Policy Update – Extra QMAS Points for the Brightest of the Bright

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How the Content Must Now Be Read in Light of the Updated QMAS (Quality Migrant Admission Scheme) Policy In the strategic policy analysis published in 2015 Hong Kong Immigration Policy Update – Extra QMAS Points for the Brightest of the Bright, the discussion examines the landmark introduction of tier-one academic and international experience bonuses under […]

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 […]