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Non-local graduates here refer to persons from outside Hong Kong who have obtained degrees or higher qualifications in full-time and locally accredited programmes in Hong Kong.
Eligibility Criteria
- Non-local graduates who submit applications within six months after the date of their graduation are classified as ¡°fresh graduates¡±
- Non-local graduates who submit applications beyond six months of the date of their graduation are classified as ¡°returning graduates¡±
- Non-local fresh graduates are not required to secure an offer of employment upon applications, provided that normal immigration requirements are met
- Returning non-local graduates are required to secure an offer of employment upon applications
Documents to be Submitted by the Applicants
- An application form
- The applicant¡¯s recent photograph
- A travel document and its photocopy
- The identity card and its photocopy
- A photocopy of transcript of academic records
Documents to be Submitted by the Employers
- An application form
- A photocopy of the employment contract containing information about post, salaries, other fringe benefits and employment periods etc.
- A photocopy of the Business Registration Certificate
- Photocopies of proof of financial standing of the company (e.g. latest audited financial report, profit and loss account and tax return, etc.)
- A detailed business plan (for a company newly set-up within 1 year only)
Limit of Stay
- Successful applicants will normally be permitted to remain in Hong Kong on time limitation on 2-2-3 years pattern
- Applicants shall apply for extension of stay to continue to work in Hong Kong within 4 weeks before their limit of stay expires
- Persons who have legally resided in Hong Kong for 7 years or above may apply for permanent rights of abode
Change of Employment
- Persons who have been admitted to work in Hong Kong under the IANG may apply for change of employment after arrival
- The applicant shall continue to fulfill the aforesaid ¡°eligibility criteria¡± and is employed in a job relevant to his/her qualification and expertise
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