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A Day-In-The-Life Of Hong Kong Immigration Lawyer Stephen Barnes [aka] The Hong Kong Visa Geeza

10 Years Ago …

Hong Kong Visa Geeza: a day-in-the-life [and more]. On Tuesday, October 22, 2013, my client, compadre-in-arms and all-round good gal Gail Turner of Gail Turner Photography shadowed me around to take a photo montage of a typical day in my life here in Hong Kong.

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(01) - Checking Overnight Emails
(01) - Checking Overnight Emails
(02) - Uploading Daily Blog Post
(02) - Uploading Daily Blog Post
(03) - General Catch Up With Josephine Lau
(03) - General Catch Up With Josephine Lau
(04) - Client Document Management Discussion With Miko Lau
(04) - Client Document Management Discussion With Miko Lau
(05) - Telecon Case Discussion With Amy Ko
(05) - Telecon Case Discussion With Amy Ko
(06) - Review Before Lawyer Meeting
(06) - Review Before Lawyer Meeting
(07) - Meeting With Lawyer Daniel Walker
(07) - Meeting With Lawyer Daniel Walker
(08) - Making Myself Understood Regarding the Terms of a Lease
(08) - Making Myself Understood Regarding the Terms of a Lease
(09) - Praying To God Through Our Smartphones!
(09) - Praying To God Through Our Smartphones!
(10) - On My Way to RTHK Radio 3
(10) - On My Way to RTHK Radio 3
(11) - Arrived at Kowloon Tong
(11) - Arrived at Kowloon Tong
(12) - Heading to Broadcast Drive
(12) - Heading to Broadcast Drive
(13) - Arriving at RTHK Just in the Nick of Time
(13) - Arriving at RTHK Just in the Nick of Time
(14) - Guest of el-Maestro Phil Whelan & Morning Brew
(14) - Guest of el-Maestro Phil Whelan & Morning Brew
(15) - Getting Ready for Hard Talk by Whelan
(15) - Getting Ready for Hard Talk by Whelan
(16) - Mr Whelan Keeping Me On My Toes!
(16) - Mr Whelan Keeping Me On My Toes!
(17) - All Done So Now Back to Wanchai
(17) - All Done So Now Back to Wanchai
(18) - A Working Lunch Awaits!
(18) - A Working Lunch Awaits!
(19) - Back in Wanchai
(19) - Back in Wanchai
(20) - Delaneys Director's Burger for Lunch
(20) - Delaneys Director's Burger for Lunch
(21) - Urgent Client Matter Over Lunch
(21) - Urgent Client Matter Over Lunch
(22) - Mes Amis Meeting With Ruby Before We Head to ImmD
(22) - Mes Amis Meeting With Ruby Before We Head to ImmD
(23) - Finishing Touches Then Off We Go
(23) - Finishing Touches Then Off We Go
(24) - Walking to Immigration Tower
(24) - Walking to Immigration Tower
(25) - A Pose for Posterity Before We Head Up
(25) - A Pose for Posterity Before We Head Up
(26) - Post-ImmD Meeting Debrief
(26) - Post-ImmD Meeting Debrief
(27) - Happy With the Outcome!
(27) - Happy With the Outcome!
(28) - Walk to Real Estate Agent Offices on Johnston Road
(28) - Walk to Real Estate Agent Offices on Johnston Road
(29) - Signing-Off the Video Cha Cha Studio Lease
(29) - Signing-Off the Video Cha Cha Studio Lease
(30) - Visit to the Video Cha Cha Studio Building On Lockhart Rd
(30) - Visit to the Video Cha Cha Studio Building On Lockhart Rd
(31) - Final Meeting of the Day - Coffee in Wanchai
(31) - Final Meeting of the Day  - Coffee in Wanchai

A Day in My Life...

As you can see, my daily life is full and varied but naturally centres on Wanchai (although I did venture over to Kowloon side this day which I am loathe to do usually as I typically end up with a nose bleed when I cross the harbour!)

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All About The Hong Kong Visa Geeza

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Stephen Barnes, “Hong Kong Visa Geeza”

Hong Kong immigration lawyer Stephen Barnes is a renowned figure in the field of Hong Kong visas and immigration. He is the co-founder of the Hong Kong Visa Centre, a professional immigration practice. Here is some information about Stephen Barnes and his background:

Background

Stephen Barnes is an experienced immigration advisor specializing in Hong Kong visa and immigration matters. He has extensive knowledge and expertise in this field, making him a trusted authority on Hong Kong immigration matters. Known as the Hong Kong Visa Geeza, this nickname was given to him by Phil Whelan, RTHK Radio Broadcaster, way back in 2005.

Education

Stephen Barnes graduated from the London School of Economics in Law in 1992 and completed the Solicitors Final Examination of the Law Society of England and Wales in 1993. Since then, he has practised Hong Kong immigration exclusively and his expertise and reputation in the field is reflected in the fact that he has been accredited by the Law Society of Hong Kong to deliver CPD programmes in Hong Kong business immigration law and procedures.

Hong Kong Visa and Immigration Experience

As the Hong Kong Visa Geeza, Stephen Barnes has a wealth of experience in handling various types of Hong Kong visa and immigration cases. Over 30 years, he has helped countless individuals and businesses navigate the complex immigration process and achieve their immigration goals in Hong Kong.

Happy Clients and Client Testimonials

The context mentions that there is information about happy clients and client testimonials available. To access this information, you can visit the following link: Hong Kong Visa Centre Happy Clients. This page provides testimonials and feedback from clients who have worked with Stephen Barnes and the Hong Kong Visa Centre.

VisaGeeza.Ai

In 2023 Stephen Barnes spent 6 months programming Hong Kong’s very first artificial intelligence large language model called VisaGeeza.Ai. This free resource is a natural technological development resulting from 13 years of publishing his Hong Kong immigration expertise and know-how freely on the internet via the Hong Kong Visa Geeza website.

More Information

1. [LinkedIn Profile of Stephen Barnes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hongkongvisageeza/): Stephen Barnes’ LinkedIn profile provides additional information about his professional background, education, and experience in the field of Hong Kong visa and immigration.

2. [Hong Kong Visa Centre Website](https://hongkongvisacentre.com/home/map/): The Hong Kong Visa Centre’s website  contains detailed information about their services, team members, and client testimonials. Exploring their website can provide a comprehensive understanding of Stephen Barnes’ role and expertise within the organization.

3. [The Hong Kong Visa Handbook] (https://hongkongvisahandbook.com/). For further information and insights into Hong Kong visa and immigration matters, you may also refer to “The Hong Kong Visa Handbook” by Stephen Barnes. This comprehensive resource offers valuable guidance and knowledge on various aspects of Hong Kong immigration.

 

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The Hong Kong Visa Geeza (a.k.a Stephen Barnes) is a co-founder of the Hong Kong Visa Centre and author of the Hong Kong Visa Handbook. A law graduate of the London School of Economics, Stephen has been practicing Hong Kong immigration since 1993 and is widely acknowledged as the leading authority on business immigration matters here for the last 24 years.

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