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Written by: Lin Yingxian
2021-04-08 17:03
The last update date: 2021-04-08 17:04
The United Kingdom relaxed immigration restrictions for British National Overseas Passport (BNO) holders last year. As of the middle of last month, 27,000 people have applied. The British government announced today (8th) that it will allocate 460 million Hong Kong dollars to launch the "Hong Kong-UK Welcome Program". Assisting Hong Kong residents who migrated to the local area via BNO in areas such as housing and further studies.
Some immigration consultants described the immigration measures provided by the United Kingdom for Hong Kong people as “perfect” and “it is a great help for Hong Kong people who want to pass or pass by.” Hong Kong people’s attention to related assistance has increased. He accepted this morning. The number of mobile English queries received was 20% higher than usual.
However, some immigration consultants also said frankly that many Hong Kong people who have migrated to the UK have a comprehensive plan. They have already prepared for studying and housing problems before leaving Hong Kong. They will not encounter big problems after arriving in Hong Kong, and there is no specific plan for welcoming Hong Kong people. The details are difficult to assess how helpful and attractive it is to Hong Kong people.
▼On January 30th, the Hong Kong government recognized the BNO passport on the "last day"▼
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The Department of Housing, Community and Local Government Affairs of the United Kingdom announced today that for the "Hong Kong UK welcome programme" (Hong Kong UK welcome programme), Midland Immigration Consultants Senior Strategy Director Cheng Tianyin believes that the relevant plan has just been announced and the details have yet to be finalized. Hong Kong people moving to the UK may not be able to do so. The people of Hong Kong have not received immediate benefits, and the inquiries from customers have not increased significantly. They believe that many Hong Kong people who intend to emigrate want to "settle first."
Zheng Tianyin (left) said that the Hong Kong people's plan is more comprehensive, "flight to the UK without seeing any Hong Kong people without any preparation or living expenses." He believes that the new plan introduced by the UK will not help Hong Kong people much.
(Information Picture/Photographed by Zhang Jiamin)
She continued that Hong Kong people moving to the UK mainly face three major problems: housing, children’s education, and employment. Hong Kong people go to the UK with a BNO visa. Due to the lack of stable employment and income proof in the country, they generally cannot rent an apartment immediately. You must first "stay" on Airbnb; it is also difficult for your children to go to local public schools; and it is not easy for Hong Kong people who are not working in multinational companies to find a job after they arrive.
However, Zheng Tianyin emphasized that the Hong Kong people’s plan is more comprehensive. "I flew to the UK without seeing any Hong Kong people without any preparation or living expenses." I believe that the new plan introduced by the UK will not help Hong Kong people much, and it may not be for everyone. It can be benefited. I think that more than 20,000 people have moved to the UK so far, and there has been a situation of "collapse". I don't believe that the UK will build more houses and add more places because of Hong Kong people's emigration.
▼1.31 Airport situation on the first day of BNO loss of immigration function▼
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Zhang Jiaxi, the director of Huankai Immigration Consulting Co., Ltd., is more optimistic. He said frankly that 10 people have inquired about moving to the UK this morning, an increase of 20% over the past.
He praised the British government for "really helpful" for providing support to Hong Kong residents who settled there in terms of further studies, employment and housing, which is more comprehensive than Australia and Canada. He described the entire BNO immigration program as "good for the entire immigration community." "Great shock and impact", but he emphasized that Hong Kong people who intend to move to the local area may not be able to maintain the quality of life in Hong Kong, and it is especially difficult to find a suitable job in the local area. Therefore, it is necessary for Hong Kong people to adjust their mentality, including working as cashiers in the local area.
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