category (eg a businessman
who is also a lawyer). It would be for the applicant to decide in which category to apply.
POINTS SYSTEM
47. Who designed the points system?
HKG in consultation with HMG. The system is not unlike those operated by Canada and Australia for selecting persons who wish to emigrate to those countries.
48. Why use one?
designing
the for the points
49. computer
Who is
system?
POINTS CRITERIA
Because it is judged
the
is judged to be fairest and most effective way of selecting the right candidates. Tried and tested method used by, eg Canada and Australia.
Top computer experts in Hong Kong. ICAC also involved in the design.
50. Why place such emphasis on age?
51.
The
inclusion
earnings
within
experience
criterion
of the for
businessmen means that the richest ones will benefit.
52.
Some people who did not have a formal education are just as key to Hong Kong as those who did.
53.
How will the special
Maximum points are available to the 30-40 year old group who are most prone to emigrate.
Older people scoring less under the age points might score more under experience.
very of a
Earnings are included because they represent a important measure businessmen's effectiveness and contribution to Hong Kong's economy. Generally, the successful and "key" businessmen are the wealthier
ones.
Possibly, but Hong Kong is a
very
examination and
qualification orientated society. Most of those in key Occupations for the purposes of this scheme will require qualifications.
forma 1 Education is
a useful objective criterion to use.
These points will be used to
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.