Tag: IANG
All articles tagged with "IANG".
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What Are the Key Points of the New IANG 36-Month Extension Policy: 2+2+3 Model, Permanent Residency Path, and Employer Sponsorship Conditions?
Under the 2024 IANG visa policy update, the initial 24-month stay remains unchanged, while renewals follow a 2+2+3 year model. This article explains extension conditions, employer sponsorship requirements, the permanent residency path, and practical timelines for 2026.
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What Are the 2026 IANG Rules for Non-Local Graduates in Hong Kong? 24-Month Extension, Income Threshold, and Renewal Guide
A complete guide to Hong Kong's 2026 IANG (Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates) rules, covering the 24-month extension policy, official income criteria, reference salaries across 7 industries, common renewal pitfalls, and the path to permanent residency. Essential for Hong Kong master's and bachelor's graduates.
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How to Change Your Hong Kong Visa Status? A Complete Guide from Student Visa to IANG to Employment Visa
After graduation, students can apply for an IANG (Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates) visa, allowing a stay of up to 12 months without an employer to seek employment. Once a job is secured, an employer-sponsored Employment Visa can be applied for. The process requires a degree certificate, financial proof, and other documents.
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How to Extend Your Hong Kong Student Visa / IANG? Document Checklist & FAQs
Hong Kong student visa (IANG) extensions must be applied for within 4 weeks before expiry. Required documents include a university extension letter, financial proof, transcripts, and recent photos. Processing takes 2-4 weeks and costs HKD 190. Rejections are mainly due to poor academics or low attendance.
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What can I do with the IANG visa for the 24 months after graduation in Hong Kong?
IANG holders have unrestricted work authorisation in Hong Kong for 24 months — full-time employee, freelancer, founder, or job-seeker. The HK graduate market in 2026 absorbs roughly 78% of IANG holders into full-time employment within 6 months, with the strongest pull from finance (28%), tech (19%), professional services (16%) and academia/research (8%).
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What is the IANG visa, and how does the 24-month post-graduation visa work for non-local Hong Kong graduates?
IANG is the Immigration Arrangement for Non-local Graduates: a 24-month, no-employer-required Hong Kong visa for graduates of full-time HKSAR sub-degree, bachelor's, master's, or PhD programmes. Apply within six months of graduation; the first stamp is open work authorisation.
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How to Convert IANG to Hong Kong Permanent Residency? 7-Year Residency Rules Explained
IANG holders can apply for Hong Kong Permanent Residency (PR) after 7 years of 'ordinary residence'. This article explains the 7-year calculation (including student years), the definition of 'ordinary residence', factors that may interrupt the count, the PR application process, and subsequent rights.
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How to Apply for IANG? Do I Need a Job Offer? What If My Application Is Refused?
The IANG application process involves three steps: prepare documents before graduation, submit to the Immigration Department after graduation, and wait 2–4 weeks for approval. No employer offer is required, but a degree certificate and a clean criminal record are needed. Refusals are often due to eligibility issues or character flaws; appeals can be made to the Immigration Department.
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What Is the IANG Visa? 24 Months to Find a Job After a Hong Kong Master's Degree
The IANG (Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates) allows graduates from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and overseas to stay in Hong Kong for 24 months to find work. This article explains IANG's definition, the 24-month rule, renewal policies, restrictions, and the transition process from a student visa.