Edward Hu

Edward Hu leads our China immigration practice as Immigration Director, a role he has held since the establishment of the China joint venture in 2019. He is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and operational delivery of immigration services across the region.

With a focus on quality, compliance, and client satisfaction, Edward guides a high-performing team to provide accurate, timely, and effective immigration support. He works closely with corporate clients to design tailored solutions, navigate complex immigration frameworks, and ensure adherence to evolving regulatory requirements.

Before joining Newland Chase, Edward served as Deputy General Manager and Head of the Immigration Division at Shanghai Foreign Service Company. He also gained international law-firm experience as a Senior Immigration Consultant at Baker & McKenzie in Shanghai.

Edward holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from Shanghai University and is an active member of the Shanghai Immigration Association. He maintains a strong interest in the intersection of immigration policy and macroeconomics, particularly the regulatory landscape surrounding foreign national entry, employment, residence, entrepreneurship, and permanent residency in China.

Edward frequently represents Newland Chase in collaborative discussions with local authorities, contributing insights from frontline operations and offering practical policy recommendations to support regulatory refinement and service innovation.