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Posted by KmanOz 17 yrs ago
I need to speak to someone about a work VISA for HK and what happens if you're employed here and don't have one.


Obviously this is not an ideal situation but I am hoping there is a workable solution for this.


Any help would be appreciated ..

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ceeh 17 yrs ago
My flatmate's boyfriend was working here earlier this year without a visa and was caught. He had been here for 7 months. His employer contracted an Immigration lawyer to apply for a work visa but he was unable to do anything for him.


The Guy given 14 days to leave Hong Kong and was told he could not return. I don't know if that means he cannot return to work or he cannot return for any reason.


Why can't your employer apply for a work visa for you?

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furniture hunter 17 yrs ago
Please be aware that it is a criminal offence for an employer to employ someone without a work visa . I think the fine is something like HKD 300K and potential imprisonment.


There are lots of adverts fror immigration specialists in local HK freebie papers and newspaper.


A work visa application is usually processed within about 6 weeks, so if you have a genuine employer who is willing to take you on - you both should consider the process to remain with in the law as it is not worth taking the risk.


Please be careful!



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Nigel-p 17 yrs ago
Hi, the answer is simple. You have to get your employer to sponsor you, they also have to be able to prove that they can't find anyone locally to fill the position. It does take about six weeks and then if all goes well your employer will receive a letter telling them they can pick up your work visa. You can pick up the visa yourself but then you have to leave the country and then return to activate the visa. Macau is the best place to go to for this and it is really cheap to go there and back, you only have to go there and pass through immigration and then get the return ferry. The only problem you might have is that the job you are doing can be filled locally, I personally would be paying for a immigration/visa expert to do all the paper work as it is a huge task and a lot of employers don't want the hassle of immigration looking at all of their financial papers.....Good luck

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kenoathcow 17 yrs ago
a director of a local company does not entitle you to a visa of any sorts unless you apply for the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme. this still doesnt grant you a working visa.

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mojitomojito 17 yrs ago
we are small company, only 15 people in HK, I applied for working visa for 2 expat staff, took 2 weeks to have them processed and approved, no problems, no delays, no questions, no immigration lawyers or specialists charging thousands involved ...


I would never even think about employing someone without visa ... and person without working better should not even think about taking up a job ...

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ranti 17 yrs ago
can be easy depending upon the employers company status, ie how long in biz, how many employees, what industry, tax status, etc etc.


Not that hard if you are smart about it and fill out ALL of the necessary forms and requirements. I did it for my 1st sponsor in HK. They didn't want hassle of doing it, so I did all of the legwork for them and all they had to do was sign and agree they would hire me if the visa was approved.


Very 1st letter you will have to write to immigration is WHY you did not apply for visa BEFORE entering HK.....


I can give details on HOW TO DO IT - PM me.




Good luck

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northofsouth 17 yrs ago
A friend of mine worked for a crap UK company. They are having real problems and I've heard on the grapevine that they initially tried to employ a gweillo on a part time visa , which was rejected, and are now are employing him illegally . Given my friend's experinced of the underhanded nature of this firm I hope they crash and burn soon.

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mdap 17 yrs ago
You are breaking the law - simple as that. Working in HK without proper visa requirements is illegal! You cannot apply after you start working, the visa has to be processed before the applicant can commence work. I would suggest you quit your job now and ask your company to apply properly, otherwise you risk being deported from HK - permanently.

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associates 17 yrs ago
You need to action this immediately ...it is not only "not ideal"...it is a criminal offence to work in HK without proper authorization...call our offices and arrange a discussion with our Mr. Weir or Mr... Kule


Weir & Associates

Solicitors & Notaries

16th Floor Tak Shing House

Theatre Lane

20 Des Voeux Road Central

Central

Hong Kong

Tel : 2526-1767

Fax : 2868-3568

email : weirlaw@hongkonglaw.com

www.HongKongLaw.com/weirlaw

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