In the immigration process, selecting a reliable immigration agency is crucial. They will act as a bridge between you and the immigration officers, providing you with timely and effective information, as well as professional guidance and support when you encounter difficulties, helping you achieve your immigration goals smoothly.
Recently, WST Immigration specifically requested the Hong Kong Immigration Department for the latest application and approval data for various talent schemes in Hong Kong, addressing investors' concerns regarding the progress of the Hong Kong Talent Scheme applications. Ultimately, the Hong Kong Immigration Department disclosed comprehensive data to WST Immigration via an official email, which is also the exclusive information obtained by WST Immigration from the Hong Kong government department.
According to the data, from 2022 to March 2024, there were 12,148 applications and 11,217 approvals for the High-end Talent Pass Scheme in Hong Kong; 17,589 applications and 2,735 approvals for the Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme. It is evident that since Hong Kong opened its doors to attract talent, relaxed several talent introduction policies, and launched significant measures to accelerate the global “war for talent,” the total number of applications for various talent schemes continues to reach new highs, and the Hong Kong Talent Scheme remains highly favored by investors.
Additionally, the Hong Kong Immigration Department particularly provided detailed data on the countries/regions of origin and age distribution of Category A/B/C applicants in the high-skilled talent scheme. From the publicly disclosed countries/regions of the applicants, among the 61,829 approved applicants, 58,482 were from Mainland China, accounting for 95%, ranking first! Furthermore, applicants from Canada, the United States, and Australia followed closely, making up the top four. This indicates that applicants from Mainland China are highly welcomed by the Hong Kong government. Moreover, applicants from developed countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia, known for excellent social welfare and educational standards, still express recognition of Hong Kong's status, which sufficiently demonstrates its strong appeal.
From the disclosed age distribution of applicants, among the 61,829 approved applicants, the majority are concentrated in the age range of 18-40 years, accounting for 69%; 41-50 years occupy 24%; and other age groups are also significant! This shows that the Hong Kong government adopts a lenient attitude towards the age of applicants. Investors intending to apply for the Hong Kong High-end Talent Pass Scheme need not worry about age issues.
2024, Hong Kong is vigorously implementing talent acquisition and capital injection policies, creating a golden opportunity for individuals eligible for talent schemes and capital investor entry schemes to plan for Hong Kong identity. If you are interested in planning for Hong Kong identity or are considering it, please plan as early as possible.
The Hong Kong High-end Talent Pass Scheme aims to attract high-income individuals and graduates from top 100 universities from around the world to explore opportunities in Hong Kong. These high-end talents do not need to have secured employment in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of application; they only need to meet general entry requirements to be allowed to stay in Hong Kong for 24 months without being subject to other residence conditions. The scheme does not require investment, prior employment, asset requirements, or scoring requirements; a single application allows for accompanying spouses and minor children, enabling free entry and exit in Hong Kong. For investors, eligible applicants must seize this opportunity!
Additionally, the New Capital Investor Entry Scheme of Hong Kong is also a popular choice for obtaining Hong Kong identity. This scheme does not require scoring, quota limitations, educational qualifications, or residency requirements; once approved, beneficiaries can work and start businesses in Hong Kong freely, with one approval benefiting the whole family. The Hong Kong New Capital Investor Entry Scheme has been open for applications since March 1, 2024; details of the application have been published. Interested parties should promptly reserve a spot, take advantage of the policy as early applicants will benefit sooner.
Why choose WST Immigration for Hong Kong immigration?
WST Immigration, ranked among Asia's Top 500 Brands, has been rooted in Hong Kong for nearly 30 years, and is one of the earliest professional immigration agencies promoting Hong Kong immigration. The first company in the industry to submit Hong Kong investment immigration applications on behalf of clients, WST Immigration has witnessed the introduction, price increases, and suspension of the Hong Kong investment immigration plan, striving to expedite client applications. With 21 years of specialized service in Hong Kong investment immigration, WST Immigration possesses a professional copywriting team with over 21 years of experience, having successfully facilitated the immigration of thousands of clients to Hong Kong, ensuring that the application documents of applicants and their families comply with immigration regulations under Hong Kong’s privacy laws, and assisting many clients in relocating to Hong Kong. The WST Immigration Group has established professional companies in Hong Kong, Macau, and Mainland China. The WST Immigration Hong Kong customer service center is located near the Hong Kong Immigration Department and maintains amicable interactions with senior officials from the Hong Kong Immigration Department, enjoying an excellent reputation.
At the same time, WST Immigration Group has been recognized among the immigration industry for its advantages, including high service quality, large number of applications submitted, high success rates, and high customer satisfaction. WST provides a comprehensive customer service system, rich immigration processing experience, a professionally experienced writing team, attentive customer service team, and efficient and considerate landing services, to offer thoughtful service and strategic planning for each investor's immigration journey. Whether it is before applying for immigration, during the application process, or a series of follow-up services post-immigration, WST is committed to supporting investors in realizing their immigration dreams.
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