Visa Refusal

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Losing Hong Kong Unconditional Stay Status Due To Studies Abroad – A Family’s Dilemma

February 26th, 2024

Posted in Long Stay & PR, Refusals & Appeals, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza, Your Question Answered /

One of the more upsetting parts of being a Hong Kong immigration consultant is learning that one family member alone, due to an unfortunate combination of circumstances, finds herself the odd one out by not having been able to correctly manage her visa status here – and all, essentially, through no fault of her own. […]

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Is It A Good Or A Bad Sign That The HKID Keep Coming Back With Further Requests For Information?

February 16th, 2024

Posted in Employment Visas, Family Visas, Investment Visas, Refusals & Appeals, Special Programmes, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza, Visitor Visas, Your Question Answered /

Is It A Good Or A Bad Sign That The HKID Keep Coming Back With Further Requests For Information? This question seeks to understand what you should make of repeat requests for information from the Hong Kong Immigration Department (HKID) during the course of your visa application. QUESTION “Good day. In the course of what […]

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I Was Convicted Of A Crime And Removed From Hong Kong – How Do My Visa Options Look Now?

February 14th, 2024

Posted in Employment Visas, Refusals & Appeals, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza, Visitor Visas, Your Question Answered /

I Was Convicted Of A Crime And Removed From Hong Kong – How Do My Visa Options Look Now? First Published November 6, 2018 Life in Hong Kong can throw up many challenges, none too much greater than the following: QUESTION Hello, and thank you for the opportunity to ask my question! I have questions, […]

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My Employment Visa Has Been Refused – What Can I Do Now?

January 16th, 2024

Posted in Employment Visas, Refusals & Appeals, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza, Your Question Answered /

My Employment Visa Has Been Refused What Can I Do Now? We have been contacted a lot recently by applicants who’s cases have been refused  – so this question is both timely and, for all those affected, of great significance. QUESTION “I would like to know if, once  I have received the first rejection letter from […]

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The Hong Kong Immigration Department Are Out to Deny – Not Approve – Visa Applications (Aren’t They?)

November 27th, 2023

Posted in Employment Visas, Family Visas, Hadley Says…, Investment Visas, Long Stay & PR, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza, Visitor Visas /

Are The Hong Kong Immigration Department Are Out to Deny Rather Than Approve Visa Applications? It is often said that the Hong Kong Immigration Department are out to refuse visa applications rather than approve them. Updated October 2023 Hong Kong Immigration Department Are Out to Deny?  Not True! Nothing could be further from the truth. […]

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Refusals

October 28th, 2023

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Schooling the Lawyers – Refusals Facing a visa denial in Hong Kong can be addressed through two avenues: reconsideration and appeal. The reconsideration process involves the Immigration Department reviewing the decision when substantial new information or significant changes to circumstances are presented. It’s vital to gather decision minutes under the data access rules to understand […]

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Final Appeal

October 28th, 2023

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Schooling the Lawyers – Final Appeal When visa reconsideration in Hong Kong fails, individuals can apply for a review under Section 53 or seek direct intervention by the Chief Executive, both requiring solid grounds of public interest. Section 53 reviews are lengthy, taking 12-18 months, and often lose traction due to time. Direct appeal to […]

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