Change of Sponsorship of Work Visa

Regardless of whether or not their work visa has expired, a change of sponsorship application is required if the holder of a work visa is seeking to change employers. An application for a change of sponsorship must be filed with the Hong Kong Immigration Department before starting new employment.

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Prism Service Involves:

• consulting on documents required for change of sponsorship application;
• preparing a specially tailored document checklist for you and your employer;
• completing all necessary Hong Kong Immigration forms for you;
• reviewing and organizing your documents in favor of immigration policy;
• submitting your application to the Immigration Department;
• replying on your behalf to all enquiries and correspondence from Immigration;
• preparing and drafting all letters required for submission to Immigration;
• monitoring the application process;
• keeping you updated on the status of your application;
• having the visa endorsed on your passport and delivered to you.

Application Procedure:

• free consultation regarding your Hong Kong visa application;
• advise you on your alternatives and the likelihood of success;
• obtain your signature on the letter of engagement;
• prepare a specially tailored document checklist for your application;
• complete immigration forms, drafts and letters;
• revise completed documents to ensure they are correctly presented;
• submit your visa application to Immigration;
• ongoing liaison with the Immigration Department;
• accept your visa approval on your behalf;
• deliver your Hong Kong visa;
• offer advice on how to obtain your Hong Kong Identity Card.

Documents Required:

• an application form ID(E) 91 with your signatures;
• an application form ID(E) 990B with your sponsor's signatures;
• copy of your passport (your personal particulars page);
• copy of your service contract or letter of appointment from your sponsoring employer;
• copies of your sponsoring employer's business incorporation documents;
• copies of your personal documents to prove that position cannot be fulfilled by locals.

Processing Time:

• Your Hong Kong visa application process normally takes 4 to 6 weeks.

Remarks:

• At the discretion of the Immigration Department this visa is valid for 1 or 2 years.
• No new visa label would be issued if current visa label is valid for more than one year.
• Applicant's Hong Kong Identity Card status would remain unchanged and no further action required.