Friends who want to get Hong Kong identity should have some understanding of the Hong Kong talent program. Hong Kong talent adopts a scoring system and flexible application. There are no immigration supervision, no employment in Hong Kong, and long-term residence requirements. Th

Friends who want to get Hong Kong identity should have some understanding of Hong Kong Talent Program . Hong Kong Talent adopts a scoring system and flexible application. There are no Immigration Supervision , no requirements for employment in Hong Kong, long-term residence, etc., so many people will use Hong Kong Talents to get Hong Kong identity, which will not affect their careers in the mainland or overseas, maintain their original life, and can get another Hong Kong identity.

Although Hong Kong talent scored 80 points meet the submission requirements, 80 points are a minority after all. If the applicant meets the talent list, then the score is less important (of course, 80 points is a hard requirement).

What is the Hong Kong talent list?

In 2018, the Hong Kong government formulated the first Hong Kong talent list, aiming to attract high-quality talents more effectively and focus more to cooperate with the high value-added and diversified development of Hong Kong's economy. After review in 2021, the list currently covers 113 majors, which are the most needed talents in Hong Kong's economic development to the medium term.

applicants who meet the professional specifications of the talent list and can provide relevant supporting documents can get an additional 30 points under the [Comprehensive Score System] of the Talent Program.

can add 30 points to the talent list!

According to the Hong Kong talent scoring rules, if it meets the corresponding professional specifications in the talent list, additional points will be added: 30 points

Moreover, if you meet the talent list requirements of Hong Kong talent program , the approval rate is almost 100%! It means you can pass it after applying!

However, many people fall into a misunderstanding, thinking that if you are engaged in the industry/professional and related to the talent list, you can add 30 points. However, in addition to industry requirements, there are also requirements for the applicant's industry qualifications and education .

For example, I am an actuary now. Can I add 30 points to the Hong Kong talent list?

is not necessarily true.

Which industries belong to the talent list?

. Asset management specialist

Key notes:

1. It is divided into two directions: senior investment analyst and investment consultant and senior fund manager;

2. bachelor's degree (related to business, finance, business management , economics, accounting, law and other majors);

3. Have at least 3 years of knowledge about finance and customer service (if applicable);

4. Have certain language skills (such as excellent Chinese and English speaking and writing skills).

. Senior asset management compliance specialist

Key description:

1. Bachelor's degree (related to business, finance, business administration, economics, accounting, law and other majors);

2. Have more than 3 years of relevant compliance experience in asset management institutions or professional institutions specializing in asset management; knowledge about relevant rules, regulations and guidelines for finance and regulatory agencies (including regulatory agencies in Hong Kong);

3. Have certain language skills (such as excellent Chinese and English speaking and writing skills).

3. Senior financial experts in the environment, society and governance (ESG)

Key description:

1. Bachelor's degree (related to environmental science/management, sustainable development , business, finance, business administration, economics, accounting, law, environmental research and other majors);

2. Have experience and knowledge on ESG financing , investment, product development, disclosure/reporting/standards, rating assessment, risk management, regulation and compliance, investment research and analysis, especially practices related to climate change, incorporating climate-related factors into risk and investment management, carbon footprint calculation, stakeholder management or other related fields.

4. Financial technology specialist

Key description:

1. Bachelor's degree (related disciplines such as computer science, computer engineering, electronic engineering and information technology);

2. Leading institutions that have worked in related fields (such as artificial intelligence , advanced software technology (computer programming), big data analysis, blockchain application and network security);

3. Apply advanced technology to financial services and carry out related research and technology development work, including distributed ledger technology, artificial intelligence, big data and network security.

5. Senior Data scientist and network security expert

Key description:

1. Two directions: senior data scientist and senior network security expert;

2. Education requirements:

Senior data scientist: bachelor's degree (mathematics, statistics, computer science, operation research , engineering, data science or related disciplines, master's or doctoral degree is better);

Senior cybersecurity expert: bachelor's degree (bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information technology, information system management, information/computer engineering or related disciplines, as well as information security certificates (such as CISSP and CISA (Better to obtain an additional network technology certificate);

3. Qualification requirements:

Senior data scientist: such as insurance, financial services, retail, marketing promotion, medical care , logistics, and smart city development, practical experience in applying data analysis technology;

Senior network security experts: in security and risk management, network security/architecture, software development security or information technology security related fields, as well as in the Internet and network security, including supervisor experience and actual execution experience.

6. Innovation and technology experts

Key description:

1. Covered scope:

(i) Pharmacy and Life Sciences or Biotechnology;

(ii) Data engineering (such as data mining or data analysis), artificial intelligence, robotics technology, distributed ledger technology, bioidentification technology, industrial or chemical engineering, etc.;

(iii) Materials Science or Nanotechnology (microelectronics, integrated circuit , etc.).

2. Bachelor's degree (science, science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) related majors, better with a top 100 prestigious universities in the world);

3. Has achieved outstanding achievements (famous enterprises) in top innovation and science institutions, companies or R&D organizations;

PS: If you have outstanding achievements in the industry, then you will meet the requirements even if you do not have a professional background in STEM.

7. Actuary

Key notes:

1. Bachelor's degree ( Actuarial , mathematics, statistics, economics, business or business administration);

2. Have at least 3 years of experience in actuarial related fields after obtaining qualifications.

8. Senior Marine Insurance Specialist

Keynote:

1. Bachelor's degree (financial and insurance);

2. Have at least 3 years of experience in the insurance industry, and have been working in the maritime or logistics service industry first;

3. Have ACII, ANZII Or the same professional qualification and have worked in other economies regulatory agencies.

9. Turbine engineer and ship general manager

Key explanation:

1. Master's degree;

2. At least 2 years of navigation experience as a chief engineer (that is, hold a first-level certificate of competency for division), of which two years are experience in ship general manager, or have served as a senior engineer in the maritime industry;

3. Or: Master's degree (MEng or MSc) or equivalent qualifications for turbine engineering or mechanical engineering, or other related disciplines, as well as five years of experience in general ship management or have served as a senior engineer in the maritime industry.

0. Shipbuilder

Key explanation:

1. Bachelor's degree (Shipbuilding related);

2. In a ship management company, classification society, maritime consulting company or dock, or 5 years of full-time experience in a very large ship construction or ship modification project, of which 2 years must be engaged in administrative, management, execution or supervision.

1. Creative industry specialist

Key description:

1. The creative industry has a wide range and many details, including music (such as recording engineers), digital entertainment (such as game production), movies, etc., please contact Xiaogangtong for consultation.

2. Dispute Resolution Specialist and Business Transaction Lawyer

Key Notes:

1. Divide in two directions: Dispute Resolution Specialist and Business Transaction Lawyer;

2. Bachelor's Degree;

3. Qualification Requirements:

Dispute Resolution Specialist: A specialized arbitrator or mediator who has been assigned to resolve international financial disputes, or involves investment disputes between investors and host countries, and has multiple language skills. The arbitrator or mediator must arbitrate in the above specialized areas for 3 or more cases or assist the parties to the dispute to reach a settlement agreement in the past 3 years.

Business Transaction Lawyer: (i) Person who has legal qualifications and good reputation in his or her overseas judicial district; (ii) Person who is suitable to register as an overseas lawyer in Hong Kong Lawyer Association or hired as an internal consultant for a Hong Kong company; (iii) Person who has at least eight years of legal practice experience in any judicial district and holds a certificate in the judicial district where he or she is currently a place where he or she lives; (iv) Person who has five or more years of specialized experience to advise the cross-border transactions of the company’s clients, whose investor or host country is the country or judicial district (e.g., capital market transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and cross-border financing for debt and/or assets); and (v) Countries along the Belt and Road and listed as citizens of developing countries by World Trade Organization will be given priority.

3. Senior waste treatment expert or engineer

Key description:

1. Bachelor's degree;

2. Hold a related master's or doctoral degree in advanced thermal waste treatment technology or advanced chemistry/physics/biological waste treatment program and have 10 years of relevant work experience;

3. Or: Hold a related bachelor's degree in advanced thermal waste treatment technology or advanced chemistry/physics/biological waste treatment program and have 15 years of relevant work experience.

How to judge whether you belong to the talent list?

According to the above content shared by Xiaogangtong, we can roughly understand that if you want to get 30 points in the talent list, you must meet the requirements of education + industry + qualifications , either of which is indispensable.

You can compare your academic background, industry background, and professional experience to comprehensively evaluate whether you belong to the talent list.

When submitting the application, you need to submit relevant supporting documents simultaneously, otherwise you will not be able to add points!

Of course, if it does not meet the talent list, there is no need to worry too much. According to official data, among the applicants who are approved in Hong Kong every year, the number of people who meet the talent list only accounts for 5-8% of the total number of approved people , and they are more elite talents from all walks of life.

If you are not sure about your talent list evaluation, or want to know more about the application for the Hong Kong Talent Program, you can communicate with me.

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