FROM HONG KONG UNIT, B2 DIV.
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The age of these applicants range from 29 to 54. 140 of them (90%) are in the prime age band of 30 to 41. 14 (9%) are over 41 years old.
25.
The profiles of the successful applicants in the general occupational class registered so far show that the points system has been able to capture candidates targetted.
Profile of successful applicants in the disciplined services class
26.
The successful applicants in the disciplined services class are also generally well qualified. Of the 83 beneficiaries, 49 (59%) score more than 75 of a possible 150 points for qualifications. All of them have received education up to at least Secondary 5 level and 12 (15%) of them are degree holders. All score points for professional training or further qualifications.
27.
As regards experience, all the successful applicants are well experienced in their respective disciplined services. Their length of experience ranges from 12 to over 24 years.
28.
As for age, their ages range from 33 to 47. 58 (70%) of
them are in the prime age band and 25 (30%) are over 41.
Profile of successful applicants in the entrepreneurs class
29.
31 principal applicants registered are in the entrepreneurs class. All these applicants were invited by the Governor to apply. Recommendations for registration under this class have been made taking into particular consideration the following matters -
(a)
the extent of the applicants' investment in Hong Kong;
(b)
the annual turnover of their businesses in Hong Kong;
(c)
the number of persons employed in such businesses; and
(d)
the extent to which the applicants' emigration would undermine confidence in the economy of Hong Kong,
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