[PDLM]

Starnge - when I came to HK, I filled in a 4 page form (partly by just saying "see attached CV" - it took less than 5 minutes in total), attached my CV, my original and copy degree and educational certificates, my original and copy passport, and a letter from my employer stating why they needed to employ me and couldn't find a local. Someone from HR ran the paperwork down to Wanchai. And that was it more or less.

Getting an ID card involved physically going to ImmD, but again the process was painless.

[betty boo]

Hi all,

I may not have the news you all want to hear - which is why I wasnt sure to post an update - but here goes...

I put together a business plan, registered as a business, got letters from perspective clients and had my case reviewed by an immigration consultant...So, nearly all set to make my application and then...

I meet two people who both say they can introduce me to the same guy and that he'd be the best contact in HK. It didnt take me long to ask when! The suit goes on and I meet this guy and explain my situation...

He offeres me a contract at one of his clients and tells me if I want it I can't put my own application in as he has no time to wait - he would have to sponsor me and says it no problem for the right person.

My name goes in his project proposal and is submitted to the client. And here we are; both waiting to see if he's won the project?!

I should know within two weeks. If this fails my application is ready for me to apply myself and the companies that provided letters have all said they understand so thats good.

I'm not sure what you all would of done but with a good project offered to me I thought I would kick myself if I refused to wait and he won the project...How about you all?

[rani]

The Women Business Owners is holding a workshop on How to Start and Run your Own Business. It covers visa application.

More info here.

http://www.hkwboc.org/events.htm

[pondok]

Hi,

I am in the same shoes.
Would love to know what's happening with your application and if you have a good immigration agents or lawyers that you can recommend or used.

How much does it cost, for the agent fee that is.?

Cheers

[pondok]

Originally Posted by PDLM

Starnge - when I came to HK, I filled in a 4 page form (partly by just saying "see attached CV" - it took less than 5 minutes in total), attached my CV, my original and copy degree and educational certificates, my original and copy passport, and a letter from my employer stating why they needed to employ me and couldn't find a local. Someone from HR ran the paperwork down to Wanchai. And that was it more or less.

Getting an ID card involved physically going to ImmD, but again the process was painless.

how long ago was it and what was your qualification if i may know?
PM is fine.

Cheers

[Expatriate]

You can found your own company.

First found the company, then register it.

Apply for a visa from abroad, as Director of that company. State why your presence in Hong Kong is required.

Have a business plan ready.

Be prepared to have a Business Review after 12 months (need to have a regular office, income, customers and having created jobs for local people in your company)

If you are useful for Hong Kong, you'll get a visa.

[esque]

Does anyone know how much it would cost to hire an immigration professional to help you register a business so that you could do this kind of small-scale, freelance work?

I understand it would vary on a case by case basis, yadda yadda, but if someone could give me a range that would be most helpful!

[pondok]

Originally Posted by Expatriate

You can found your own company.

First found the company, then register it.

Apply for a visa from abroad, as Director of that company. State why your presence in Hong Kong is required.

Have a business plan ready.

Be prepared to have a Business Review after 12 months (need to have a regular office, income, customers and having created jobs for local people in your company)

If you are useful for Hong Kong, you'll get a visa.

thanks so much for the info.
dat is what i was told too. however, do you or any of u, know any immigrant agents that is smart enuf to take care of different cases? the ones that actually help you think of a way instead of those who just submit forms for you.

[PDLM]

Originally Posted by pondok

how long ago was it and what was your qualification if i may know?

1999. BA (hons) (Cantab.) in Computer Science.

[pondok]

oh ic
it could be different back then.

i heard it's very hard now.

anyway, thanks !