Hi Everyone,
So, in a year or so, I may be relocating to HK. Currently, I'm in Zhongshan, China.
I've been looking at my VISA situation, and it seems like I'd have 3 types I could fall under. QMAS, Work Visa, and Business Investment (Startup Business) Visa. (My GF is lucky, she has a HKID, and was born in HK lol)
The Work Visa and Business Visa's are pretty straight forward, but QMAS is a tad different.
There's 2 tests I can take to try to get entry under QMAS. On the General Test, I have 70 points and 80 is needed to pass. (I could get 5 extra points since I'm from Canada, and our native languages are English AND French, but I don't actually speak French, so I'd rather not lie).
On the Achievement Based Test, it asks for "Reference Letters from Peers", "Any types of Publications", etc.
So, here comes the questions. (I'm hoping to apply through the Achievement Based Test, rather than the General Points Test)
1) I have multiple certificates in Computer Science, Teaching, and have a 2 year graduate diploma (and 1 year transcript) from a College and University. I also have written my own book (complete with ISBN), and have character/work references from employers. Would these count under the Achievements Based Test? Or is it more so for well known writers/publishers or people with "special" reference letters of some sort?
2) Even though I have 70 points on the General Test, do you think it's worth applying for anyways?
Thanks!
PS: I've already inquired with the Immigration office about these questions, but they can't really give me much info. I'm hoping someone here has done the QMAS application before and can chime in.
Extra Info:
I have a "entry level certificate" (2 year graduate Diploma in Computer Systems from a Canadian College), which the QMAS (and other VISA's, indicate as being accepted. "Bachelors/Entry Level Certification". I have a bunch of industry certification (such as Cisco CCNA) related to this as well. I'm currently taking University Online, and have 1 year of it under my belt so far as well. I also do have computer related work experience as well, in China and in Canada. (I'm an Ex-Microsoft Contractor).
I have 2 years work experience in China as an English Teacher, as well, and a bunch of certificates related to this as well. (TEFL/TESOL, Specialist Certifications, Mandarin Language certs).
I also have written and published my own book, complete with ISBN number provided from the Canadian Government.
I have some misc certifications, work reference letters, College recommendation letters (letter from College President), and more.
EDIT: I do apologize for the long post. It's worth mentioning that I plan on opening a business in HK, but I'd feel more comfortable with the QMAS visa than the Business Investment VISA due to Business Plan and time restriction related concerns.