Many people obtain Hong Kong status through the Talent Scheme. The limitation of this method is that they have to work in Hong Kong and cannot change jobs at will. Before changing jobs, they need to obtain the consent of the Immigration Department.

Many people have obtained Hong Kong status through the Talent Scheme. The limitation of this method is that they have to work in Hong Kong and cannot change jobs at will. Before changing jobs, they need to obtain the consent of the Immigration Department.

Compared with the gifted method, the advantage of a professional is that the initial approval is fast. You can basically obtain a Hong Kong identity within 3-6 months. Among the customers we assist in applying for a professional, we have successfully passed the approval in half a month. to the visa.

The approval process for outstanding talents takes about 9-12 months, which is a relatively long time. However, the advantages of outstanding talents are also very obvious. With a residence visa for outstanding talents, you will have much more freedom than a work permit, and there is no need for an employment relationship.

I will also receive inquiries from some friends, asking whether the Hong Kong status I obtained through the professional qualifications method can be transferred to the professional qualifications? The answer is yes.

But I also sincerely suggest you that if you have stayed in Hong Kong for a long time through this special method and are about to get permanent residence, there is no need to transfer to the elite program because the review of the elite program is strict, the materials are complicated, and the time is too long.

Of course, if you urgently need it and don't want to be restricted anymore, it's okay.

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What situations are suitable for people to become professionals?

1. Want to change jobs freely without being restricted

2. Want to resign and start a business to develop their own careers

3. Want to return to work and live in the mainland, or work abroad

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What materials are needed to convert a specialist into a talented person?

1, a declaration of turning from a specialist into a talented person

2, a visa for a specialist

3, a Hong Kong and Macao pass

4, a certificate of residence in Hong Kong

5, a Hong Kong company work certificate

6, Hong Kong ID card

Basic application You need to prepare whatever materials are needed for outstanding talents. There is just one more declaration form for converting talents into outstanding talents.

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Things to note when converting from a specialist to a gifted talent

1. It is best to work in Hong Kong as a professional for no less than 2 years before applying for transfer to a gifted talent. In this way, you can get an additional 15 points for overseas work experience when applying for a gifted talent. point.

2. It usually takes 9-12 months to apply for outstanding talents. Before getting the status of outstanding talents, you must ensure that the visa is not interrupted. Therefore, if you have a plan to transfer to outstanding talents, you need to plan about a year in advance, because the approval of outstanding talents takes a long time. slow.