Hong Kong’s economy is growing at a fast pace and companies require skilled professionals in the manufacturing sector. If you have a background in manufacturing, avail of the manufacturing industries Hong Kong quality migrant program and settle in Hong Kong.
Here is a description of the application process for the manufacturing industries Hong Kong quality migrant program.
Application process:
- Eligibility conditions:
- You must be above 18 years and below 55 years with a no criminal record in your home country or in Hong Kong.
- You must also have the proper professional qualifications in manufacturing with proven professional experience and documentary evidence to support the same.
- You must be capable enough to support yourself and your dependents financially.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English or Chinese is a must and you must have an IELTS score of 6.0 to be eligible to apply.
- You must have at least an undergraduate degree from a recognized college or university. Work experience comes in handy in case you do not have even an undergraduate degree. Those with a post graduate degree stand a better chance at successful immigration.
- Form filling: When filling in the application form give personal details, academic background and professional details as the same is needed for skill assessment. Give proper details so that you can proceed to the next step of visa approval.
- Point based test:
- You must get a minimum of 80 out of 165 in the general point based test. Here also educational qualifications, work experience and family factors like spousal qualifications and number of children make a difference to your score.
- If you are exceptionally talented with outstanding achievements in your field then you can apply under the achievement based points test. This criterion is designed to attract individuals like Nobel Prize winners and Olympians.
- Selection: If you score well in the tests then your application is evaluated by the Director of Immigration and the Advisory Committee for the relevant quota. The higher your rank, better are your chances of getting an approval for visa.
- Approval-in-Principle: If you make it to the above quota, you will get an approval in principal letter to come to Hong Kong for a personal interview. Come prepared for this interview with all original documents for verification.
- Issue of Visa: If successful you will get a visa for entry and stay into Hong Kong.