Posted by
Clemo
19 yrs ago
Hi All,
I'm currently waiting on a working visa application which was submitted over 8 weeks ago. The immigration department questioned my resume where l had previously work on assignment for my previous Australian employer in Hong Kong for a period of 9 weeks. Apparently l was supposed to have a working visa for this secondment and subsequently both myself and my previous employer have had to submit letters identifying the circumstances of my employment in Hong Kong. I'm concerned about the processing time and that perhaps my application will be rejected.
Wanting know if anyone has experienced similar issues with their visa applications and what the outcome was. Should l be concerned about possibly not getting a working visa? If so is their a right to appeal?
Thanks
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Sounds like you have worked in an unauthorized capacity; I would be MORE concerned about not getting arrested than processing times!!! Suggest you IMMEDIATELY get hold of a good immigration lawyer to assist in your discussions with Immigration before you paint yourself into a corner.
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Clemo
19 yrs ago
Thanks for your replies. To add some content to my post, l was assisting the Hong Kong office of my Australian employer for the 9 week period. I was not paid in Hong Kong currency during that time and returned back to Australia and continued working with that employer. I don't understand why immigration would penalise applicants for making an inquiry, still l have left the follow up with my new employer. Lets hope they take into consideration my lack of knowledge (having never worked overseas before) and the neglect of previous employer. I'll keep you posted.
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Clemo
19 yrs ago
Thanks everyone for your advice. Yes my new employer has indicated that immigration has been very helpful and answered any questions we have had, except for the timeframes!Thanks again and I'll keep you posted on the outcome.
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It is illegal to work - even unpaid work - in HK on a visitor visa. That's why there are business visit visas.
From the ImmD:
"Visitors are not allowed by law to take up employment (paid or unpaid), to establish or join in any business, or to enter school as a student, nor, except in the most unusual circumstances, are visitors allowed to change their immigration status after arrival. "
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