Got an offer! Now applying for a visa!

[anais]

Hi all! After 3.5 months of searching, I got an offer and someone willing to sponsor my employment visa! More of a start-up environment so I'm submitting the application myself with some guidance from the founder. I just wanted to double-check with those of you who have applied in the past re: the correct procedures (as i noticed some discrepancies between what the founder advised and what was on the gov website).

I am applying under GEP to work in Hong Kong. So these are the documents needed on my side right?

- Application Form 990A w/photograph
- Photocopy of passport w/latest entry stamp
- Photocopy of academic records (I have my transcripts from undergrad but left my MBA diploma at home -- is this going to cause a delay?)

- Are there other documents not listed that I should include just in case (e.g. CV)?

And then after gathering the documents on the employer's side, I submit this in person to the following address (right?):

Receipt and Despatch Unit, Immigration Department, 2/F, Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

THANKS for your help!!

[shri]

>> - Are there other documents not listed that I should include just in case (e.g. CV)?

Reference letters help too. Whatever you have, that proves your case should be submitted.

I'd create a cover letter and outline each document being submitted too.

See if you can submit a copy of your MBA - perhaps someone could scan and send to you?

[Beanieskis]

My employer submitted my application recently (it was approved in 4 days from immigration's receipt of the application!). I had to give them copies of the following:

Copies of all academic certificates from first degree onwards - MA, MSc, MRICS (my professional qualification)
My CV
Confirmation of previous employment letter from my last employer, confirming dates and job title.
Photocopy of passport and latest entry stamp (though I was out of the country by the time they received the app.)
Passport photo

I didn't see my employer's part of the application, but I assume this also outlined what they had done to try to find a permanent resident for the role?