Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS) Advice

[Natskip1989]

Hi all,

I just wanted to share my experience and give some advice on the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (as there is not much information about it on the internet). This thread is solely written to help others!

I submitted my application on 17th May 2018, along with the required documents. It is very important to include all of the evidence that you can (For example, work reference letters, degree certificates, evidence of speaking another language etc). After all, your application is based entirely on "paperwork" - so be thorough and specific about every little detail! You will be sent regular emails from the officer that is reviewing your case. For example, there were many times when the officer needed more evidence from me, or they needed documents to be signed and chopped.

On April 22nd 2019 (11 MONTHS LATER), I received an Approval in Principle Letter. You can also check your application status via the immigration website (https://webapp1.immd.gov.hk/eservice...userCountry=us). Once you receive the letter, you can schedule your "interview" with immigration within a three month period. The letter will have a list of documents in which you need to bring with you. For example, degree certificates, police checks from different countries you've lived in, ORIGINAL signed and stamped reference letters, bank statements etc. Please note that this varies for each candidate.

My first "Interview" was on 22nd May 2019 (1 MONTH LATER), but they required one more document. They were very understanding, and kindly rescheduled my "interview" for 18th June 2019. Please note that the "interview" stage is not actually an interview. You will be called to the glass window to provide all your documents and wait to be called. The wait can be between 2-3 hours, but I was very lucky in waiting only 1.5 hours in total.

Once successful, you pay $190 HK and receive a pink visa slip on the same day. Stick that on a clean page in your passport, and exit - re-enter the country to activate it.

Really wishing you all the best of luck with the application. It requires a lot of patience and resilience, but keep strong and positive about it! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch!

[hullexile]

Hi all,

I just wanted to share my experience and give some advice on the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (as there is not much information about it on the internet). This thread is solely written to help others!

I submitted my application on 17th May 2018, along with the required documents. It is very important to include all of the evidence that you can (For example, work reference letters, degree certificates, evidence of speaking another language etc). After all, your application is based entirely on "paperwork" - so be thorough and specific about every little detail! You will be sent regular emails from the officer that is reviewing your case. For example, there were many times when the officer needed more evidence from me, or they needed documents to be signed and chopped.

On April 22nd 2019 (11 MONTHS LATER), I received an Approval in Principle Letter. You can also check your application status via the immigration website (https://webapp1.immd.gov.hk/eservice...userCountry=us). Once you receive the letter, you can schedule your "interview" with immigration within a three month period. The letter will have a list of documents in which you need to bring with you. For example, degree certificates, police checks from different countries you've lived in, ORIGINAL signed and stamped reference letters, bank statements etc. Please note that this varies for each candidate.

My first "Interview" was on 22nd May 2019 (1 MONTH LATER), but they required one more document. They were very understanding, and kindly rescheduled my "interview" for 18th June 2019. Please note that the "interview" stage is not actually an interview. You will be called to the glass window to provide all your documents and wait to be called. The wait can be between 2-3 hours, but I was very lucky in waiting only 1.5 hours in total.

Once successful, you pay $190 HK and receive a pink visa slip on the same day. Stick that on a clean page in your passport, and exit - re-enter the country to activate it.

Really wishing you all the best of luck with the application. It requires a lot of patience and resilience, but keep strong and positive about it! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch!

Can I ask which country you are from?

[Natskip1989]

I am from the United Kingdom

[chuckster007]

I am from the United Kingdom

Excellent info in your 1st post and WELCOME TO HONKERS

[Natskip1989]

Thank you!!

[shri]

@Natskip1989 - Would be helpful if you could provide some background information as anonymously as possible

- What was your score
- Academic background (highest degree?)
- Languages spoken
- Anything that might have tipped the scales in your favor?

And welcome to HK.

[vmlinuz]

Welcome to the club - it's pretty exclusive

I applied, successfully, in 2007ish, and I'm now PR. Sounds like the process hasn't changed much, which is good to know!

[Natskip1989]

Thank you!

- My score was 125
- I have a BSc Geography and Environmental Management degree and a PGCE Geography Secondary Education degree. This qualifies me for “two degrees”. My degree is from the top 100 universities which gave me an additional 30 points.
- My native language is English, but I also speak fluent Welsh (I am from Wales and it is my 2nd language).
- I have a very unique skill set. Not only a Geography teacher, but I am also a professional dancer, Choreographer and Instructor. I applied under “Arts and Culture”. I submitted all of my certificates in dance, as well as photos of my performance career as evidence. I think what helped me the most is the fact that I have danced for famous international artists such as Drake, Sia, Kris Wu and also performed at the London 2012 Olympics Ceremony.

I came here on a working holiday visa from Aug 2017-Aug 2018 and had already built my connections. I taught dance at various studios in Hong Kong and discovered that there was a demand for my style of dance. The students in Hong Kong benefit from what I have to offer.

I hope this helps!

[imparanoic]

Thank you!

- My score was 125
- I have a BSc Geography and Environmental Management degree and a PGCE Geography Secondary Education degree. This qualifies me for “two degrees”. My degree is from the top 100 universities which gave me an additional 30 points.
- My native language is English, but I also speak fluent Welsh (I am from Wales and it is my 2nd language).
- I have a very unique skill set. Not only a Geography teacher, but I am also a professional dancer, Choreographer and Instructor. I applied under “Arts and Culture”. I submitted all of my certificates in dance, as well as photos of my performance career as evidence. I think what helped me the most is the fact that I have danced for famous international artists such as Drake, Sia, Kris Wu and also performed at the London 2012 Olympics Ceremony.

I came here on a working holiday visa from Aug 2017-Aug 2018 and had already built my connections. I taught dance at various studios in Hong Kong and discovered that there was a demand for my style of dance. The students in Hong Kong benefit from what I have to offer.

I hope this helps!

sounds like you're enjoying HK, what type of dance classes do you offer?

[mmice]

Welcome to the club ! I came here in 2010 and seems things are pretty much the same except the fee at that time was $160

Welcome to Honkers !