27 26 STUDENT VISA/ENTRY PERMIT EXTENSION In general, a student visa will be granted with a validity that is in line with your program duration. However, if your travel document will expire in one year’s time from the day you enter Hong Kong, then the limit of stay granted will only be one year. You will need to apply for a student visa extension later on. You should apply for an extension of stay four weeks before your limit of stay expires. The limit of stay will be extended in line with the remaining duration of your study program, subject to: • A maximum period of six years upon entry as a student under the same study program in the same institution • The validity of your travel document To apply for visa extension, you need to first obtain a testimonial from the HKUST Academic Registry (ARO). With this supporting document, you may apply at the Hong Kong Immigration Department. Hong Kong Immigration Department Website https://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/nonpermanent/ applyextensionstay/students.htm WORKING IN HONG KONG DURING YOUR STUDIES Non-local students of full-time locally-accredited programs at degree level or above whose study period is not less than one academic year may take up any employments during their program of study with terms and conditions applied. Any breach of condition of stay will render you liable to prosecution and deportation from Hong Kong. Please observe HKUST Career Center website for updates on the latest policy and arrangements. HKUST Career Center https://career.hkust.edu.hk/web/page.php?sid=28 VISA AND IMMIGRATION-RELATED MATTERS WORKING IN HONG KONG AFTER GRADUATION The Hong Kong Immigration Department introduced a scheme called Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG) to encourage non-local graduates to stay and work as professionals in Hong Kong. Under IANG, non-local graduates may apply to stay (or return) and work in Hong Kong after their graduation. Non-local fresh graduates Non-local graduates who apply for IANG within six months after the date of graduation (i.e. the date of graduation shown on the Letter of Certification or Graduation Certificate) are classified as fresh graduates. Fresh graduates may apply to stay and work in Hong Kong without having secured an offer of employment upon application. IANG applicants who meet the normal immigration requirements may be granted a 24-month stay. Non-local non-recent graduates For graduates who apply for IANG beyond six months after the date of graduation (i.e. the date of graduation shown on the Letter of Certification or Graduation Certificate), they will be classified as non-local non-recent graduates. Non-local non-recent graduates who wish to work in Hong Kong must have secured an offer of employment when they apply for IANG. The applications will be favourably considered as long as the job is at a level commonly taken up by degree holders and the remuneration package is at market level. Details on Hong Kong Immigration Department Website https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/IANG.html
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