Launch of the Hong Kong British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) Visa Route
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The UK Government launched a new, bespoke immigration pathway for British National (Overseas) status holders residing in Hong Kong, providing rights to work, study, and a direct pathway to permanent residence.
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… holders concerned. This publication is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-and-borders-bill-british-national-overseas-factsheet/british-national-overseas 1. What is the British National (Overseas) or BN(O) route? On 31 January 2021, the UK launched a bespoke immigration route for British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) status holders and their immediate family members. This route reflects the UK’s historic and moral commitment to the people of Hong Kong who chose to retain their ties to the UK by taking up BN(O) status at the point of Hong Kong’s handover to China in 1997. This is an unprecedented offer following China’s passing of the National Security Law. This law significantly impacts the rights and freedoms of the people of Hong Kong. Those with BN(O) status and their eligible family members can apply to come to the UK to live, study and work in virtually any capacity, on a pathway to citizenship. After five years in the UK, BN(O) status holders and their family members will be able to apply for settlement, followed by citizenship after a further twelve months. 2. How many people have applied for the route since it launched? According to the Quarterly Migration …
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