Business Immigration

Work visas and extensions, effect and consequences of visitor’s visas, spousal and dependent visas, visa status following the termination of employment, overstaying and breach of conditions

Immigration Offences on Employment
Immigration Offences on Employment 1600 1067 Adam Hugill

All visitors to Hong Kong without right of abode are subject to a condition of stay. Contravention is a criminal offence resulting in a fine and/or imprisonment

Podcast S2E3 | Business Immigration: Employment and Entrepreneur Visas
Podcast S2E3 | Business Immigration: Employment and Entrepreneur Visas 1600 583 Adam Hugill

Adam Hugill on different types of visas and immigration schemes in Hong Kong. Laura Hunt shares her experience successfully obtaining and renewing her visas.

New UK Immigration Rules for BN(O) Citizens
New UK Immigration Rules for BN(O) Citizens 800 600 Adam Hugill

The UK Government further clarifies BN(O) citizens status in the UK as a first step to residence that can lead to full British nationality in the future

BN(O) Passport: An Ongoing Debate
BN(O) Passport: An Ongoing Debate 1200 800 Adam Hugill

Recent discussions in the UK have suggested that some Hong Kong people might obtain further rights that could eventually lead to full British citizenship

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LGBT Rights Progress in Hong Kong
LGBT Rights Progress in Hong Kong 1280 680 Hugill & Ip

A few landmark cases in hong Kong have allowed same-sex couples to apply for dependent visas, to receive spousal benefits in the civil service and to jointly file tax returns.

Foreign Domestic Helpers and the Right of Abode
Foreign Domestic Helpers and the Right of Abode 900 539 Adam Hugill

Foreign domestic helpers are not considered to have “ordinary residence” in Hong Kong, therefore, they cannot meet the requirements for obtaining Right of Abode status.

Right of Abode vs. Right to Land
Right of Abode vs. Right to Land 598 417 Adam Hugill

Individuals thinking about immigrating to Hong Kong should understand the rights afforded by each status before starting the visa application process

Immigration Focus Week: Immigration Offences and Penalties
Immigration Focus Week: Immigration Offences and Penalties 1200 800 Adam Hugill

Hong Kong’s immigration laws are strictly enforced by way of fines and, more usually, imprisonment.

Immigration Focus Week: Quality Migrant Admission Scheme and Other Types of Visa
Immigration Focus Week: Quality Migrant Admission Scheme and Other Types of Visa 700 1050 Adam Hugill

The Quality Migrant Admission Scheme is to provide admissions criteria under which applicants can reside and work in Hong Kong without a prior offer of local employment

Immigration Focus Week: Employment and Investment Visas in Hong Kong
Immigration Focus Week: Employment and Investment Visas in Hong Kong 1800 1044 Adam Hugill

Hong Kong immigration policy is designed to accommodate investors, entrepreneurs and working professionals. This contributes to making it one of the most business-friendly jurisdictions in the world.

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