Residency & Visas

On October 20, 2025, Immigration New Zealand officially released the implementation details of the Business Investor Work Visa (BIV). Applications will open on November 24, and successful applicants will receive a 4-year visa.

2025 Policy Address at a glance — all you need to know about relaxed investment immigration, expanded non-local student quotas, and talent policies.

【2025 New Policy】New Zealand Business Investor Visa (BIV) Quick Guide: Replaces Entrepreneur Visa, invest NZD 1 million for fast-track PR in 12 months. Analysis of age, language, and fund requirements, comparison with AIP visa, recommended compliant industries, and application process.

Children of talent visa holders, such as those under the Top - Talent Pass Scheme, must reside in Hong Kong for 2 years before they can apply for subsidized university places.

Hong Kong received 191,000 applications across various talent admission schemes, with 139,000 approved—an overall approval rate exceeding 72%. These figures not only demonstrate Hong Kong’s strong appeal to global talent but also highlight the effectiveness of the SAR government’s talent acquisition policies.

On May 30, the Hong Kong government announced a new Technical Professional List, opening applications for eight professions, including nurses, IT professionals, and aircraft maintenance technicians. Eligible skilled workers aged 18 to 40 can obtain a three-year work visa, with applications officially opening in late June! The scheme will run for three years, offering 10,000 quotas in total, with a cap of 3,000 per profession.

On May 27, Trump issued an order directing U.S. consulates worldwide to suspend visa processing for students and visiting scholars, while also implementing social media background checks for all international students planning to study in the U.S.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently announced modifications to the "Immigration White Paper."

The first batch of Top Talent Pass Scheme visas is approaching expiry. The Secretary for Labour and Welfare stated that the renewal situation is generally in line with government expectations and that the second quarter will mark the peak of renewal applications. The government remains confident in achieving the goal of 50,000 renewals.

The latest 2025 New Zealand investor immigration policy requires a minimum of NZ$5 million (approx. HKD 22 million) for fast approval in just 6 months! No English proficiency required + flexible residency requirements for instant residency.

On February 26, Hong Kong’s latest Budget was released, continuing the government's strong push to attract talent.

February 25, Trump announced plans to introduce a $5 million "Gold Card" to obtain U.S. permanent residency.

Trump signed executive order abolishing birthright citizenship for children born in the US to illegal immigrants & non-permanent residents.

Client Z hoped to apply for Hong Kong residency to create multiple pathways for her children's future.

We've recently received a number of inquiries from our clients about applying for Hong Kong permanent residency.

Judd Trump, also immigrated to Hong Kong through the "Quality Migrant Admission Scheme".

NIV introduced on 2024/12/7, to attract top talent in key fields, aiming to boost Australia’s technological innovation and economic growth.

Australia officially implemented the new Skills in Demand (SID) visa on December 7, 2024, replacing the previous (TSS）482 visa.

The previous route of obtaining Australian permanent residency through financial investment is no longer viable.

Australia's immigration history is rich and complex, influenced by various historical, political, and economic factors.