BNO留英擴至五年

Dominic Raab lays out the Government's BNO commitments

WATCH: Dominic Raab lays out the Government's BNO Commitments."For our part, Mr Speaker, the Prime Minister and the government are crystal clear: the United Kingdom will keep its word.We will live up to our responsibilities to the people of Hong Kong. After further detailed discussions with my RHF the Home Secretary, I can confirm that we will now proceed to honour our commitment to change the arrangements for those holding BNO status.I can update Honourable Members that we have worked with Ministers across Whitehall and we have now developed proposals for a bespoke immigration route for BNOs and their dependants. We will grant BNOs five years limited leave to remain, with the right to work or study. After these five years, they will be able to apply for settled status. And after further 12 months with settled status, they will be able to apply for citizenship.This is a special, bespoke, set of arrangements developed for the unique circumstances we face.All those with BNO status will be eligible, as will their family dependants who are usually resident in Hong Kong. The Home Office will put in place a simple, streamlined, application process, and there will be no quota on numbers."

Posted by Hong Kong Watch on Wednesday, 1 July 2020