Thursday, April 28, 2011
Should I move to Hong Kong as a college student with a strong desire to become a resident one day?
Should I move to Hong Kong as a college student with a strong desire to become a resident one day?
I am currently a 21 year old college business-finance major in the US...and I have a strong desire to move out to another country. I realize this is very hard to do, but since I am so young...I feel this is only one of the few times I could be able to something like this. If I happen to like Hong Kong...I may stay...if not that is fine too. I am just wondering if I should go ahead with this dream and continue my studies abroad in Hong Kong because I have done some extensive research and I have just fell in love with the place.
Other - Asia Pacific - 4 Answers
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As far as I know, you can only get residency by getting married with a HK resident if you were not born in HK. You can get a visa to study but then you need a working visa when you start working. If you have enough money, you can start a business here by yourself. Good Luck.
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why not, its a fun place, close to alot of other nice places, you have to live there for 7 years to get permanent residency. lots of business there, you should be able to make lots of connections.
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linerak was wrong... If you wanna get citizenship there, you just have to live in Hong Kong for 7 consecutive years. You can still travel and go back to US, but I dont know how long you can be out of Hong Kong... Hong Kong is a very good place for you since you major in business-finance... And you speak English... You wont have to worry about getting a job... There's A LOT of international companies there. Most importantly, good food is everywhere. Univ of Science and Technology is a great U.
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It's a great place, but don't initially plan to stay forever. Many, many expatriates get tired of HK after two or three years; the constant pace, the pollution and crowds... they take their toll. On the other hand, you may - like me - decide that you're happy for the long haul, and that's great too. Immigration paperwork isn't so hard; you need to find a job - lots of overseas companies will be looking for foreigners, so that's not wildly difficult. You will get a one-year work visa the first time you apply (it's quick and easy), and then after that you will get two-year visas. After seven years you will be able to apply to become a permanent resident (which is not the same as citizenship; you'll still be a US citizen, but you'll have permanent rights to live and work in HK, which will lapse if you spend more than three years away from HK). The bottom line is, it's a fantastic city, and many, many expatriates are very happy here. Give it a try!
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Thursday, April 14, 2011
could i go to japan if i'm studying in Hong Kong with student visa?
could i go to japan if i'm studying in Hong Kong with student visa?
do i need to apply for a tourist visa to go to japan? or my us passport will just do...this is only for maybe one week...thanks a bunch!
Japan - 3 Answers
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Uk Citizens will receive a 90 day tourist visa automatically upon arrival at any Japanese port with a valid passport. That's the only one I know for sure, if you are any other nationality, it's best to check. I think it will be the same for Americans, Australians and New Zealanders, but I'm not as certain... Robyn has a point, by the way... you are in Hong Kong on a student visa, that will probably be anulled once you leave unless you get a re-entry permit. Again, check check check! Well, the fastest way must be to go the school office at your place of study, at least over the student visa bit.
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As a US passport holder you'd only have trouble getting into Japan for a week if they decided to check why a minor has no adults supervising her. If you're actually a minor of course. Suitable letters from parents giving permission would normally suffice. I don't know about Hong Kong though. Can you up and leave the country when you have a student visa, or would it be useless afterwards? That's what you need to check now.
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If you're 18 or older, it won't be a problem. Under 18 might be a problem though.All you need to visit Japan is a passport and a round trip ticket. They'll ask you why you are there when you arrive, and then stamp your passport as such.I spent time in Hong Kong.Japan is a lot different.
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Thursday, April 7, 2011
Can I apply for a student visa to the USA in Hong Kong but I'm an Australian?
Can I apply for a student visa to the USA in Hong Kong but I'm an Australian?
I have an Australian passport but I am staying in Hong Kong in August till September, can I apply for a student visa over there? Would the US consulate in HK still issue visas to citizens of countries that are "different" from the country that their consulate is situated in? Also, since I'm born in Hong Kong but I have immigrated to Australia, is my Australian passport enough evidence to prove that I'm an Australian?
Immigration - 1 Answers
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Generally you can apply for a visa at an US embassy not in your home country if you are a resident of that country (I would think legally staying more than 6 months out of a year in that country would make you a resident of that country). If you are just visiting Hong Kong for 2 months you are not a resident of Hong Kong and if you generally live in Australia you would have to apply in Australia. But given that it usually take a few months to get an appointment at the embassy you can phone the US embassy which is responsible for you based on your home town in Australia to set up an appointment. In order to get a student visa you also need to be accepted by an US university and show that you have sufficient funds for at least a year for paying tuition fees and living expenses. Generally that should be about $50 000. An Australian passport is sufficient evidence of Australian citizenship. If you currently haven't yet been accepted at an US university you are not going to start studying this fall. Depending on the university fall semester will start in August or September, so even if you have been accepted you would have left it rather late to start to organize getting a student visa.
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I have an Australian passport but I am staying in Hong Kong in August till September, can I apply for a student visa over there? Would the US consulate in HK still issue visas to citizens of countries that are "different" from the country that their consulate is situated in? Also, since I'm born in Hong Kong but I have immigrated to Australia, is my Australian passport enough evidence to prove that I'm an Australian?
Immigration - 1 Answers
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Generally you can apply for a visa at an US embassy not in your home country if you are a resident of that country (I would think legally staying more than 6 months out of a year in that country would make you a resident of that country). If you are just visiting Hong Kong for 2 months you are not a resident of Hong Kong and if you generally live in Australia you would have to apply in Australia. But given that it usually take a few months to get an appointment at the embassy you can phone the US embassy which is responsible for you based on your home town in Australia to set up an appointment. In order to get a student visa you also need to be accepted by an US university and show that you have sufficient funds for at least a year for paying tuition fees and living expenses. Generally that should be about $50 000. An Australian passport is sufficient evidence of Australian citizenship. If you currently haven't yet been accepted at an US university you are not going to start studying this fall. Depending on the university fall semester will start in August or September, so even if you have been accepted you would have left it rather late to start to organize getting a student visa.
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Friday, April 1, 2011
Have you ever hosted an exchange student from Hong Kong?
Have you ever hosted an exchange student from Hong Kong?
We hosted a girl from Thailand last year, and she was VERY quiet. She did not socialize at all. I started the process of getting a 17 year old girl from Hong Kong today. I am just curious to know what to expect this time...
Other - Society & Culture - 1 Answers
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It's an individual thing, you can't generalize.
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