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Why does IANG need to distinguish between recent and non-recent graduates?
Because graduation timing changes the IANG filing logic. Recent and returning non-local graduates may face different offer requirements, evidence, and timing considerations.
Last reviewed: 2026-04-25
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Why timing changes the case
The practical issue is often not the IANG name itself, but the applicant status after graduation. That status affects whether employment is needed, how study history is evidenced, and how extension planning should be handled.
Evidence to check
- Graduation, transcript, or study evidence.
- Whether the programme and institution fit the requirement.
- If an offer is needed, whether the role and employer documents are complete.
- The timeline for stay, work, and future extension planning.
Timeline example
If the date shown on the graduation certificate is still within the six-month window, start with recent-graduate filing logic and evidence. If it is beyond six months, move the Hong Kong offer question to the front of the analysis.
Do not replace the graduation-date check with a vague memory such as “I finished classes last year”. A safer workflow is to build the timeline from the graduation certificate, transcript, or school letter.
Practical note
If you recently graduated, first check whether the recent-graduate logic still applies. If you graduated earlier, check whether offer and employer evidence will become central.
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