Let's be frank about it: would it be difficult for someone who is already making HK$2.5 million or more a year to secure a work visa? Nonetheless, in contrast to the UK's top talent visa that targets graduates from the world's top-50 universities, the SAR's new visa to admit graduates from the world's top 100 doubles the pool size. Perhaps some mainland universities that earlier decided to withdraw from global ranking polls may have to reconsider their decisions if their graduates are to be considered for admission under the new top talent visa. Probably, the chief executive is aiming to tap talent from the mainland and Southeast Asia, rather than the West. In the face of global competition for talented individuals, the city faces an uphill task to stand out as an attractive destination.

Source: The Standard October 20, 2022 19:28 UTC