Hong Kong, China Immigration News
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Update to the List of Eligible Universities for the Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme: 13 Mainland Universities Can Help You Obtain Hong Kong Residency!
Good news! According to the latest information from the Hong Kong government, the list of eligible universities recognized under the "Top Talent Pass Scheme" (TTPS) has been updated and will take effect on January 1, 2024. The updated list has increased from 184 to 185 domestic and overseas universities, with 1 new mainland university and 3 new overseas universities added.
Details of the Hong Kong New Capital Investor Immigration Scheme Announced! Key Points to Note
Breaking news! The highly anticipated details of the Hong Kong Investment Immigration Scheme (i.e., the New Capital Investor Immigration Scheme) have been officially announced, with the application threshold raised from HKD 10 million to HKD 30 million. Applications will be accepted starting mid-next year. For specific details, let’s take a look with the WorldWay Group.
Will a lapse in Hong Kong status affect the studies of students at Hong Kong schools?
For many families who have immigrated to Hong Kong through the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS) or the Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS), a common concern has always been: if a child's dependent status cannot be renewed for various reasons while they are studying at a Hong Kong school, resulting in a lapse in status, will it affect the child's studies?
Good News! Another Convenient Location Added for Hong Kong Identity Card Replacement Services
Good news! The Immigration Department of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (ImmD) has announced the establishment of the Registration of Persons Office – Kwun Tong (Temporary) Office, which will commence service on November 1, 2023, to meet the growing demand for identity card services.
Breaking News! Hong Kong Restarts Investment Immigration and Expands the Top Talent Pass Scheme University List
On October 25, 2023, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, John Lee, released the 2023 Policy Address. The policies regarding talent attraction and investment in Hong Kong have garnered the most attention. Please join the Worldway Group as we examine Hong Kong's policies on attracting and retaining talent, as well as drawing investment, as outlined in this year's Policy Address.
New Updates on Macau Immigration! Detailed Regulations for Modern Financial Industry Talent Attraction Released
Recent progress has been made in Macau's talent programs! On October 6, the Macau government announced that the electronic application platforms for the Modern Financial Industry Top Talent Scheme and the Modern Financial Industry Senior Professional Talent Scheme are now open for applications. Both programs have limited application periods: October 6, 2023, to February 5, 2024. Programs for high-end talent, major health industry talent, and high-tech industry talent have also been launched earlier, with talent attraction programs for other key industries to be announced and rolled out successively.
Annual Report on Economic Freedom: Hong Kong Ranks Among the Top
Recently, the Annual Report on Economic Freedom 2023 was released, with Hong Kong continuing to rank among the top, placing second globally; in the five major assessment categories, Hong Kong remains first in "WorldWay Freedom," and ranks third globally in "Regulation," with improvements in the scores and rankings for "Government Size" and "Sound Money" compared to last year.
New Immigration News from Macao! Standards for Recognition of Talents in High-tech Industries and Senior Professionals Announced
Recently, there has been new progress in the Macao Talent Program! On September 1, the Macao government announced that the Excellent Talent Program for High-tech Industries and the Senior Professional Talent Program have begun accepting applications on the electronic application platform for talent introduction, with a limited application period ending on December 31, 2023. The High-end Talent Program and related talent programs in the health industry were also opened for applications earlier, and talent introduction programs for other key industries will be announced and launched successively.
Record-Breaking! Number of Approvals for Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme Surges in Six Months
Recently, the Hong Kong Immigration Department released the approval data for the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS) for the first half of 2023. The data shows that a total of 7,022 applicants were approved in the first half of the year, a sharp increase of approximately 247% compared to the 2,845 approvals for the entire previous year!
Great News! The Macao Talent Recruitment Program Is Now Officially Accepting Applications
Major news! Following the Macao SAR Government's announcement of the initial details for the Macao Talent Recruitment Program, the highly anticipated electronic application platform for the program was officially launched on August 4, 2023. It has begun accepting applications for three talent recruitment schemes, including: the Talent Scheme for High-End Talents, the Talent Scheme for Outstanding Talents in the Big Health Industry, and the Talent Scheme for Senior Professionals in the Big Health Industry. This marks the official opening of the application channel for Macao residency...
Quick Look at Macau Immigration! Details of the Macau Talent Attraction Scheme Released
Major news: The Macau SAR Government has released the first batch of details for the Talent Attraction Scheme, focusing primarily on three categories: the "High-End Talent Scheme," the "Excellent Talent Scheme for the Big Health Industry," and the "Senior Professional Talent Scheme for the Big Health Industry."
Exciting News! The Immigration Door to Macau Reopens
Exciting news! The Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region announced on July 1, 2023, that the Law on the Talent Introduction System in Macau has officially come into effect! This marks the reopening of the immigration channel after 16 years since its closure in 2007, and it clearly establishes a legal pathway for applying for Macau residency through the Talent Introduction Program.