#BNO #UK
UK Launches Immigration Route for Hong Kong's BNO Holders and Families, Welcoming Pro-democracy Protesters
The British government announced on October 22, 2020, that the Hong Kong BNO Visa will open for application from January 31, 2021, with no quota being set.
British Consul-General Andrew Heyn stressed in his statement that no attempt would be made to reject applications from those being convicted for involving in non-violent protests or exercising the freedom of expression.
London originally planned to extend the immigration rights of BNO holders on July 1, 2020 the day after China imposed a draconian national security law on Hong Kong. The British government explained that the attempt to alter BNO status was a response to the Chinese Government's hindrane of the rights, freedoms and autonomy of Hong Kong citizens which was also a violation of the Sino-British Joint Declaration.
“The imposition of the National Security Law on Hong Kong marked a clear erosion of the rights and freedoms towards the people of this city,” said Andrew Heyn in a statement. “This new route to the UK is part of our commitment to the people of Hong Kong. The UK is ready to welcome BNO citizens and their dependents to the UK.”
Source: Stand News #Oct22
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#Asylum
UK Launches Immigration Route for Hong Kong's BNO Holders and Families, Welcoming Pro-democracy Protesters
The British government announced on October 22, 2020, that the Hong Kong BNO Visa will open for application from January 31, 2021, with no quota being set.
British Consul-General Andrew Heyn stressed in his statement that no attempt would be made to reject applications from those being convicted for involving in non-violent protests or exercising the freedom of expression.
London originally planned to extend the immigration rights of BNO holders on July 1, 2020 the day after China imposed a draconian national security law on Hong Kong. The British government explained that the attempt to alter BNO status was a response to the Chinese Government's hindrane of the rights, freedoms and autonomy of Hong Kong citizens which was also a violation of the Sino-British Joint Declaration.
“The imposition of the National Security Law on Hong Kong marked a clear erosion of the rights and freedoms towards the people of this city,” said Andrew Heyn in a statement. “This new route to the UK is part of our commitment to the people of Hong Kong. The UK is ready to welcome BNO citizens and their dependents to the UK.”
Source: Stand News #Oct22
#GlobalSupport #Immigration
#Asylum
#Breaking #Canada #Immigration
Canadian Government Announces Plan for Hongkongers and Canadians in Hong Kong
Key points：
1. Expedited immigration processes all around with fees waived
2. Pathways to permanent residents will be released in 2021
3. Canadians may travel back to Canada with their non-Canadian family members (subject to a 14-day quarantine)
4. Work permit for those who has college/university degree from HK or Canada for up to 3 years
Source: ACHK #Nov12
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https://alliancecanadahk.com/breaking-policy-announcement-from-canadas-minister-of-immigration/
Canadian Government Announces Plan for Hongkongers and Canadians in Hong Kong
Key points：
1. Expedited immigration processes all around with fees waived
2. Pathways to permanent residents will be released in 2021
3. Canadians may travel back to Canada with their non-Canadian family members (subject to a 14-day quarantine)
4. Work permit for those who has college/university degree from HK or Canada for up to 3 years
Source: ACHK #Nov12
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https://alliancecanadahk.com/breaking-policy-announcement-from-canadas-minister-of-immigration/
#Immigration
Over 200,000 Hongkongers to Emigrate to #UK
//The British Government is preparing for a 100 per cent increase in the number of Hong Kong citizens coming to Britain after Boris Johnson offered up to three million residents sanctuary.
The Prime Minister said in July that Hong Kong's freedoms were being violated by a new security law and those affected would be offered the chance to settle in the UK and ultimately apply for citizenship.
The Foreign Office estimated that 200,000 people would move from Hong Kong to the UK, but a leaked internal briefing paper warned of a "rapid rise in the issue of British National (Overseas) passports since June".
The document added: "The Home Office predicts the number of #BNO passport holders is likely to rise to 733,000 by the end of 2020." This would amount to a rise of 110 per cent since February.//
Source: Telegraph #Nov27
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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2020/11/27/government-prepares-give-three-million-hong-kong-citizens-sanctuary
Over 200,000 Hongkongers to Emigrate to #UK
//The British Government is preparing for a 100 per cent increase in the number of Hong Kong citizens coming to Britain after Boris Johnson offered up to three million residents sanctuary.
The Prime Minister said in July that Hong Kong's freedoms were being violated by a new security law and those affected would be offered the chance to settle in the UK and ultimately apply for citizenship.
The Foreign Office estimated that 200,000 people would move from Hong Kong to the UK, but a leaked internal briefing paper warned of a "rapid rise in the issue of British National (Overseas) passports since June".
The document added: "The Home Office predicts the number of #BNO passport holders is likely to rise to 733,000 by the end of 2020." This would amount to a rise of 110 per cent since February.//
Source: Telegraph #Nov27
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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2020/11/27/government-prepares-give-three-million-hong-kong-citizens-sanctuary
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Says Will Keep Pressuring China on Human Rights Issues and Warns that Tough Talk is Meaningless
Since the case of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou, the Sino-Canada relation remains tense. Francois-Philippe Champagne, the Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister, said in the House of Commons on Monday (23rd Nov) that Canada would continue to pressure China with allies, especially on the human rights issues, and emphasized that irresponsible tough talk on China generates no tangible results.
Appearing before the Canada-China Relations Committee of the Canadian Parliament, Champagne referred China to be a key role in climate change and global economic development. He also point out that tough talk on China is useless, “To those who are seduced by this one-dimensional view, I say that while it is easy to be tough, Let's not fall into the temptation of tough and irresponsible rhetoric that will generate no tangible results for Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, our farmers and entrepreneurs, and human rights victims and advocates.”
Champagne emphasized that Canada would not be soft on the human rights situation, including the crackdowns in Hong Kong and Xinjiang. In fact, Canada was the first to suspend the extradition treaty with Hong Kong in July and promised to make it easier for Hong Kong youth to immigrate to Canada. Champagne said, “It is absolutely imperative that advanced democracies like Canada and our like-minded partners work together to protect the international rules that have ensured stability and prosperity for decades. It is a challenge we all share. No country will succeed alone.”
#China #Canada #HongKong #Xinjiang #Champagne #SinoCanadaRelations #HumanRights #Suppression #HouseOfCommons #ExtraditionTreaty #Immigration
Source: Apple Daily #Nov24
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20201124/C5GYN32NRJH5ZJI3MZ25FGIKWM/
Since the case of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou, the Sino-Canada relation remains tense. Francois-Philippe Champagne, the Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister, said in the House of Commons on Monday (23rd Nov) that Canada would continue to pressure China with allies, especially on the human rights issues, and emphasized that irresponsible tough talk on China generates no tangible results.
Appearing before the Canada-China Relations Committee of the Canadian Parliament, Champagne referred China to be a key role in climate change and global economic development. He also point out that tough talk on China is useless, “To those who are seduced by this one-dimensional view, I say that while it is easy to be tough, Let's not fall into the temptation of tough and irresponsible rhetoric that will generate no tangible results for Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, our farmers and entrepreneurs, and human rights victims and advocates.”
Champagne emphasized that Canada would not be soft on the human rights situation, including the crackdowns in Hong Kong and Xinjiang. In fact, Canada was the first to suspend the extradition treaty with Hong Kong in July and promised to make it easier for Hong Kong youth to immigrate to Canada. Champagne said, “It is absolutely imperative that advanced democracies like Canada and our like-minded partners work together to protect the international rules that have ensured stability and prosperity for decades. It is a challenge we all share. No country will succeed alone.”
#China #Canada #HongKong #Xinjiang #Champagne #SinoCanadaRelations #HumanRights #Suppression #HouseOfCommons #ExtraditionTreaty #Immigration
Source: Apple Daily #Nov24
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20201124/C5GYN32NRJH5ZJI3MZ25FGIKWM/
Parents' Distrust on Chinese Brainwashing Education Induce Over 10 Millions of Migrants to the US, Japan and Canada
Sino-US relations have deteriorated in recent years, but the number of Chinese immigrants continues to rise. The Center for China and Globalization (CCG) and Institute of Development of the Southwestern University of Finance and Economics released China International Migration Report 2020, a blue paper, this week. It states that China has accumulated 10.73 million immigrants, making it the world's third-largest immigrants exporter. The United States continues to be their first choice, having 2.89 million in accumulation up to last year. Moreover, immigrants population is getting younger, many of them came to the US to study as early as high school, while the proportion of "investment immigrants" has significantly declined. Some lawyers specializing in immigration services said that although many Chinese parents are resistant to "brainwashing education" in China, the US is also tightening visa restrictions for Chinese people.
Chinese citizens tend to immigrate to the US, Japan and Canada
The report cites the International Migrant Stock 2019 by United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), which shows that China has accumulated 10.73 million emigrants, making it the third-largest exporter of migrants in the world. For the top three countries they migrated, the order was the United States, Japan and Canada, having the same data as 2015. Last year, the number of Chinese immigrants to these three countries accumulated to 2.89 million, 780 thousand and 690 thousand respectively. In the past four years, there are 220 thousand, 70 thousand and 46 thousand.
Source: The Stand News #Dec26
#ChineseEmigrants #Immigration #UnitedStates #Japan #Canada #ChinaInternationalMigrationReport #InternationalMigrantStock2019 #UNDESA #China
https://bit.ly/3pEt5RG
Sino-US relations have deteriorated in recent years, but the number of Chinese immigrants continues to rise. The Center for China and Globalization (CCG) and Institute of Development of the Southwestern University of Finance and Economics released China International Migration Report 2020, a blue paper, this week. It states that China has accumulated 10.73 million immigrants, making it the world's third-largest immigrants exporter. The United States continues to be their first choice, having 2.89 million in accumulation up to last year. Moreover, immigrants population is getting younger, many of them came to the US to study as early as high school, while the proportion of "investment immigrants" has significantly declined. Some lawyers specializing in immigration services said that although many Chinese parents are resistant to "brainwashing education" in China, the US is also tightening visa restrictions for Chinese people.
Chinese citizens tend to immigrate to the US, Japan and Canada
The report cites the International Migrant Stock 2019 by United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), which shows that China has accumulated 10.73 million emigrants, making it the third-largest exporter of migrants in the world. For the top three countries they migrated, the order was the United States, Japan and Canada, having the same data as 2015. Last year, the number of Chinese immigrants to these three countries accumulated to 2.89 million, 780 thousand and 690 thousand respectively. In the past four years, there are 220 thousand, 70 thousand and 46 thousand.
Source: The Stand News #Dec26
#ChineseEmigrants #Immigration #UnitedStates #Japan #Canada #ChinaInternationalMigrationReport #InternationalMigrantStock2019 #UNDESA #China
https://bit.ly/3pEt5RG
#Asylum #BrainDrain
Nearly 6,000 Hongkongers Apply for #Immigration in #Canada in Just Three Months
Source: Stand News #May21
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Nearly 6,000 Hongkongers Apply for #Immigration in #Canada in Just Three Months
Source: Stand News #May21
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Nearly 6,000 Hongkongers Apply for #Immigration in #Canada in Just Three Months
After Beijing's forceful imposition of #NationalSecurityLaw in Hong Kong, several countries have decided to provide Hongkongers shelter schemes.
From the latest figures released by the Canadian Immigration Department on 20 May 2021, a total of 5,727 applications have been received as of 18 May.
When the scheme was introduced on 8 Feb, 2021, the same month recorded 524 applications. Currently, it has now amounted to around 6,000 applications in total.
"We feel very encouraging by having such a great number of applications. We hope more productive Hongkongers can come and contribute to Canada through this innovative scheme," said #AlexanderCohen, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada press secretary.
Under the new policy introduced by the Trudeau cabinet in February, any Hong konger who graduated from a Canadian university or university overseas will be able to apply for a three-year working permit in Canada.
"The ties that bind Canada and Hong Kong run deep. The young Hongkongers are now eyeing for international opportunities and we hope they can choose Canada,’ Cohen said.
Source: Stand News #May21
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Nearly 6,000 Hongkongers Apply for #Immigration in #Canada in Just Three Months
After Beijing's forceful imposition of #NationalSecurityLaw in Hong Kong, several countries have decided to provide Hongkongers shelter schemes.
From the latest figures released by the Canadian Immigration Department on 20 May 2021, a total of 5,727 applications have been received as of 18 May.
When the scheme was introduced on 8 Feb, 2021, the same month recorded 524 applications. Currently, it has now amounted to around 6,000 applications in total.
"We feel very encouraging by having such a great number of applications. We hope more productive Hongkongers can come and contribute to Canada through this innovative scheme," said #AlexanderCohen, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada press secretary.
Under the new policy introduced by the Trudeau cabinet in February, any Hong konger who graduated from a Canadian university or university overseas will be able to apply for a three-year working permit in Canada.
"The ties that bind Canada and Hong Kong run deep. The young Hongkongers are now eyeing for international opportunities and we hope they can choose Canada,’ Cohen said.
Source: Stand News #May21
https://bit.ly/346ft9e
#Generation #Youth
The Choice of 2021 #DSE Top-Scorers in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong on July 21, 2021, the result of the pre-University public exam DSE was released.
Across the city, seven students obtained the highest score 5** in seven subjects. Three of them are "super scorers" in eight subjects.
Just two days before, on July 19, the Hong Kong International Airport was filled with people, who were departing the city for the UK. It was the last day of the special immigration scheme LOTR offered by the British government.
As the immigration wave continues, the drop-out rate in schoold surges in Hong Kong under the #NationalSecurityLaw. Seemingly, staying in the city is no longer a preference for many.
The seven top-scorers have already obtained their tickets to enter local universities without a doubt. However, under these circumstances, will they leave or stay? Speaking up or keeping silence?
Indeed, five out of the seven students plan to continue their studies in Hong Kong.
One top-scorer said, "Although Hong Kong has experienced a lot of changes in these two years, it is still my root. I choose to stay. Our freedom of speech may be narrowed, but we can take charge of our thoughts."
Source: Stand News #Jul21
https://youtu.be/GDf7RVOe7vg
#DSE #LOTR #UK #Immigration #FreedomofSpeech #HKairport
The Choice of 2021 #DSE Top-Scorers in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong on July 21, 2021, the result of the pre-University public exam DSE was released.
Across the city, seven students obtained the highest score 5** in seven subjects. Three of them are "super scorers" in eight subjects.
Just two days before, on July 19, the Hong Kong International Airport was filled with people, who were departing the city for the UK. It was the last day of the special immigration scheme LOTR offered by the British government.
As the immigration wave continues, the drop-out rate in schoold surges in Hong Kong under the #NationalSecurityLaw. Seemingly, staying in the city is no longer a preference for many.
The seven top-scorers have already obtained their tickets to enter local universities without a doubt. However, under these circumstances, will they leave or stay? Speaking up or keeping silence?
Indeed, five out of the seven students plan to continue their studies in Hong Kong.
One top-scorer said, "Although Hong Kong has experienced a lot of changes in these two years, it is still my root. I choose to stay. Our freedom of speech may be narrowed, but we can take charge of our thoughts."
Source: Stand News #Jul21
https://youtu.be/GDf7RVOe7vg
#DSE #LOTR #UK #Immigration #FreedomofSpeech #HKairport
Pro-CCP organisation found in UK BNO policy Taskforce, triggering safety concerns for Hongkongers
#BNO #HongkongersInBritain #LOTR #immigration
Source: Stand News; #Aug18
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Source: Stand News; #Aug18
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Pro-CCP organisation found in UK BNO policy Taskforce, triggering safety concerns for Hongkongers
British government's BNO policy consultation taskforce includes prominent members of the London China Town Chinese Association, says Hongkongers in Britain, a pro-democracy advocacy group for newcomers from Hong Kong.
The Chinese Association had pledged support to the implementation of National Security Law in Hong Kong, as well as having only the “patriots to rule Hong Kong.”
Hongkongers in Britain worried that involvement of pro-CCP organization members in these policies could cause safety concerns to Hong Kong people in the UK, many of whom had recently immigrated to the UK on their British Nationals Overseas (BNO) passports. The advocacy group urged the British government to prohibit those pro-CCP organizations from entering official BNO policy committees.
The London China Town Chinese Association, however, did not respond to media inquiry on this matter.
Hongkongers in Britain's website noted that Consultation Taskforce was formed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government to tackle BNO-related policies. The Taskforce does not have representatives from new Hong Kong immigrants, but does include members of the pro-CCP Chinese Association.
#BNO #HongkongersInBritain #LOTR #immigration
Source: Stand News; #Aug18
https://bit.ly/3Bpqi4H
British government's BNO policy consultation taskforce includes prominent members of the London China Town Chinese Association, says Hongkongers in Britain, a pro-democracy advocacy group for newcomers from Hong Kong.
The Chinese Association had pledged support to the implementation of National Security Law in Hong Kong, as well as having only the “patriots to rule Hong Kong.”
Hongkongers in Britain worried that involvement of pro-CCP organization members in these policies could cause safety concerns to Hong Kong people in the UK, many of whom had recently immigrated to the UK on their British Nationals Overseas (BNO) passports. The advocacy group urged the British government to prohibit those pro-CCP organizations from entering official BNO policy committees.
The London China Town Chinese Association, however, did not respond to media inquiry on this matter.
Hongkongers in Britain's website noted that Consultation Taskforce was formed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government to tackle BNO-related policies. The Taskforce does not have representatives from new Hong Kong immigrants, but does include members of the pro-CCP Chinese Association.
#BNO #HongkongersInBritain #LOTR #immigration
Source: Stand News; #Aug18
https://bit.ly/3Bpqi4H
The Chairperson of Labour and Welfare Bureau Law Chi-Kwong said in an interview that Hong Kong has more returning residents than leaving.
#Immigration #Emmigration #GoHKgraphics
#Immigration #Emmigration #GoHKgraphics
Net Departure from Hong Kong Airport hits another record high, which is even more than some district's total population.
#Emigration #NetDeparture #Immigration #GoHKgraphics
#Emigration #NetDeparture #Immigration #GoHKgraphics
#NationalSecurity
HK Government Proposes System to Screen Arrivals who might "Endanger National Security"
#SonnyAu #AuChiKwong #Immigration #SecurityBureau
Source: Inmedia #May03
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HK Government Proposes System to Screen Arrivals who might "Endanger National Security"
#SonnyAu #AuChiKwong #Immigration #SecurityBureau
Source: Inmedia #May03
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HK Government Proposes System to Screen Arrivals who might "Endanger National Security"
The Hong Kong government suggests at a Legislative Council (#LegCo) meeting to set up system to report passenger information for incoming flights, requiring airline companies to provide the information at least 40 minutes before take-off.
Sonny Au Chi-Kwong, Undersecretary for Security, stated at the meeting that the government will assess the risk of those entering the city, "to filter people who are disadvantageous for Hong Kong and at high risk". Factors include national security and potential non-refoulement claimants.
He also indicated that when considering companies tendering bids for building the system, the government will also consider whether they are related to countries with sanctions against Hong Kong.
In a submitted document, the Security Bureau explains that setting up this system and amending the relevant laws under the Immigration Regulation satisfies the requirement of the Convention on International Civil Aviation, allowing airline companies and the border control department to have real-time, two-way communication.
Au stated that more than ten thousand people were being banned from entering the Hong Kong border in the past three years. He emphasises that the immigration officers will also check whether passengers can enter Hong Kong.
#SonnyAu #AuChiKwong #Immigration #SecurityBureau
Source: Inmedia #May03
https://bit.ly/39nhKmg
HK Government Proposes System to Screen Arrivals who might "Endanger National Security"
The Hong Kong government suggests at a Legislative Council (#LegCo) meeting to set up system to report passenger information for incoming flights, requiring airline companies to provide the information at least 40 minutes before take-off.
Sonny Au Chi-Kwong, Undersecretary for Security, stated at the meeting that the government will assess the risk of those entering the city, "to filter people who are disadvantageous for Hong Kong and at high risk". Factors include national security and potential non-refoulement claimants.
He also indicated that when considering companies tendering bids for building the system, the government will also consider whether they are related to countries with sanctions against Hong Kong.
In a submitted document, the Security Bureau explains that setting up this system and amending the relevant laws under the Immigration Regulation satisfies the requirement of the Convention on International Civil Aviation, allowing airline companies and the border control department to have real-time, two-way communication.
Au stated that more than ten thousand people were being banned from entering the Hong Kong border in the past three years. He emphasises that the immigration officers will also check whether passengers can enter Hong Kong.
#SonnyAu #AuChiKwong #Immigration #SecurityBureau
Source: Inmedia #May03
https://bit.ly/39nhKmg