I've got a job offer from Hong Kong for position C++ software developer.
They offer me 9xx'000 HKD per year.
I already signed employment contract and employer already applied to Immigration Department five weeks ago.
In short about me:
- No degree at all;
- No certificates/courses at all;
- Working in IT since 2003, working full-time as C/C++ software developer since 2009;
- Worked in Russia, Sweden, Netherlands. Currently, in the Netherlands I hold "highly skilled migrant" visa;
- I have 3 years long track record in algorithm competitions (currently rated as top 17%);
- I have recommendation letters from my ex-colleagues who currently work at Google and Bloomberg;
- I have reference letters from employers covering my career history since 2006;
I've read GEP requirements may be hundreds times already:
https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/GEP.html
But I still worry that bureaucrats may not like the fact that I don't have any degree and don't have any certificates.the applicant has a good education background, normally a first degree in the relevant field, but in special circumstances, good technical qualifications, proven professional abilities and/or relevant experience and achievements supported by documentary evidence may also be accepted;
What are my chances for GEP approval given that my salary is pretty nice?