Background
I am currently holding an 'IANG' visa which is expiring soon. My employer is willing to provide sponsorship for an 'Employment visa'.
I am wondering what are the differences between going for a renewal of the 'IANG' and applying for the sponsored 'Employment visa':
Questions
1) Previously the IANG allowed me to live and work in Hong Kong, irregardless of whether I was working or just sleeping at home. Would having the 'Employment visa' give me the same time (subject to expiry of the visa) to search for new work if I leave this sponsoring company?
2) The IANG allowed me to switch jobs without even updating the Immigration, because I had a 1 year of a grace period essentially. Would the 'Employment visa' have the same flexibility? (otherwise having the Employment visa would handicap my future interviews, as compared to the IANG)
Thank you!
Xaos