Change of Visa Sponsorship

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My Employment Visa Expires Before My Change of Employer Application Will Be Finalised – Help!

June 25th, 2023

Posted by / in Employment Visas, Feature Article, VG Front Page, Your Question Answered / 10 responses

If your employment visa expires before your change of employer application is finalised, all is not lost. The key thing is to have your change of employer application active in Immigration Department’s system and then you’ll slip into what I have couched as the Twilight Zone. It can be an administrative nightmare when you find […]

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Proving Your Last Day of Work: Change Employment Visa Sponsorship in Hong Kong

June 23rd, 2023

Posted by / in Employment Visas, Feature Article, Musing, VG Front Page / No responses

  If you’re looking to change employment visa sponsorship in Hong Kong, you might be wondering how to prove your last day of work for your previous employer to the Hong Kong Immigration Department. In this post, I’ll guide you through the process and the necessary documentation required to get it done. Release Letter For […]

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Hong Kong Dependent Visa Sponsorship: Can You Apply Twice?

June 18th, 2023

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Navigating the complexities of immigration law can be challenging, particularly when it comes to dependent visas in Hong Kong. One question that often arises is whether a person can get Hong Kong dependent visa sponsorship more than once, with different spouses. The answer, according to Hong Kong’s administrative rules, is yes, provided certain conditions are […]

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Now That I’ve Lost My Job What About My Employment Visa? Will I Get Kicked Out Of Hong Kong Or Can I Stay?

June 15th, 2023

Posted by / in Employment Visas, Musing / 86 responses

Now that I’ve lost my job what about my employment visa? Will I get kicked out of Hong Kong? I really do need time to get myself sorted out and ideally I want to find another employer here and pick up my career again. I love Hong Kong even though recent years have been tough […]

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Hong Kong Employment Visa Extension: What to Do If You Lose Your Job And Time Is Running Out

June 13th, 2023

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Hong Kong Employment Visa Extension? Losing your job can be a challenging experience, and if you’re working in Hong Kong, you might be wondering if it’s possible to get an interim employment visa extension while you continue looking for a new employer. With this question today, I’ll discuss the Immigration Department’s policy on Hong Kong […]

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All About Hong Kong Employment Visa Sponsorship

June 5th, 2023

Posted by / in Employment Visas, Musing, Sherpa / 4 responses

There is a great deal of confusion about Hong Kong employment visa sponsorship and this short video cuts through all the noise and sets it out definitively. All About Hong Kong Employment Visa Sponsorship There is a great deal of confusion about Hong Kong employment visa sponsorship and this short video cuts through all the […]

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Hong Kong Right of Abode Application – Consider Your Strategy & Plan Early

June 1st, 2023

Posted by / in Employment Visas, Long Stay & PR, Your Question Answered / 10 responses

First Published July 27, 2012 – Advice Still Highly Relevant Today   Hong Kong Right of Abode Application – Plan Early This question comes in 2 parts. The first relates to positive planning in respect of an eventual Hong Kong right of abode application. The second touches on the mechanics of an aligned change of sponsorship […]

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

May 16th, 2023

Posted by / in Employment Visas, Feature Article, VG Front Page, Your Question Answered / No responses

What will be the consequences of being employed illegally for almost a year without having a change of sponsorship for Hong Kong employment visa when new owners took over the company sponsoring my visa? My visa is up for renewal soon and they have terminated me temporarily with compensation until it’s all resolved. Will my […]

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How Does Changing Industries Impact on Your Application to Change Hong Kong Employment Visa Sponsorship?

April 23rd, 2023

Posted by / in Employment Visas, Your Question Answered / 2 responses

First Published January 16, 2018 – Updated April 23, 2023 Two-pronged question today starting with how to change Hong Kong employment visa sponsorship into a new job sector. Tnis is an update review question that still holds valid even 5 years after I gave the original advice. I am coming across a lot of good […]

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What Can I Do If My Employment Contract Ends on the Same Day as My Hong Kong Work Visa and I Need to Stay Here a While Longer to Sort Out My Affairs?

April 21st, 2023

Posted by / in Employment Visas, Your Question Answered / No responses

Employment law and immigration law are often overlapping but must be dealt with separately… What can I do If my employment contract ends on the same day as my Hong Kong work visa and I need to stay here a while longer to sort out my affairs? QUESTION I am in a fix with a […]

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