Vivien Yu

Effective from 1 March 2016, a series of new exit-entry related policies were implemented in Beijing. The new policies aim to attract more foreign talents to live and work or do business in Beijing, especially in Zhongguancun Science Park (“Zhongguancun”). The new policies form part of the new measures to speed up the establishment of Zhongguancun which is expected to be the science and technology innovation center with global influence. The new policies also reflect the PRC’s new emphasis on… Show more

Effective from 1 March 2016, a series of new exit-entry related policies were implemented in Beijing. The new policies aim to attract more foreign talents to live and work or do business in Beijing, especially in Zhongguancun Science Park (“Zhongguancun”). The new policies form part of the new measures to speed up the establishment of Zhongguancun which is expected to be the science and technology innovation center with global influence. The new policies also reflect the PRC’s new emphasis on knowledge and creativity, which echo a series of similar policies implemented in Shanghai in July 2015. The Beijing policies focus on relaxing the eligibility criteria for PRC permanent residence status and long-term residence permits as well as introducing new activities permitted under the visa/residence permit category for private matters. Show less

In an effort to establish a global science and innovation centre in Shanghai, new policies have been implemented in Shanghai to attract and retain foreign talents. The new Shanghai-specific policies, effective 1 July 2015, relaxed eligibility criteria for foreigners to obtain permanent residence status and introduced simplified visa application procedures.

In February 2015, the Hong Kong Immigration Department (“ HKID ”) announced new initiatives and enhancement measures to Hong Kong immigration policies governing the admission of talents, professionals and entrepreneurs. The new initiatives and enhancement measures will take effect in the second quarter of 2015, superseding existing admission arrangements.

This work provides a ready reference to the laws and regulations affecting immigration and nationality questions in 42 major jurisdictions. The contributions include information on government policies and attitudes towards immigration and naturalization, visa requirements, procedures for business and non-business visitors, work permits, property ownership, taxation, immigration requirements, citizenship, and deportation. In a convenient country-by-country format, International Immigration and… Show more

This work provides a ready reference to the laws and regulations affecting immigration and nationality questions in 42 major jurisdictions. The contributions include information on government policies and attitudes towards immigration and naturalization, visa requirements, procedures for business and non-business visitors, work permits, property ownership, taxation, immigration requirements, citizenship, and deportation. In a convenient country-by-country format, International Immigration and Nationality Law is a comprehensive resource for all of the issues and nuances involved in immigration and nationality law. Show less