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Hongkongers on BN(O) pathway won’t face tougher English test, UK confirms

4 months ago02 mins

The UK government has confirmed that stricter English language requirements for immigrants announced earlier this month will not apply to Hongkongers applying through the British National (Overseas) visa pathway. The clarification from Minister for Migration and Citizenship Mike Tapp came after more than 30 MPs sent a letter to the Home Office last month urging…

Labour MPs urge UK to protect Hong Kong BN(O) migrants from residency reforms

7 months ago03 mins

A group of Labour Party MPs have urged the British government to ensure changes to permanent residency requirements do not undermine support for Hongkongers on the bespoke visa pathway or others admitted on humanitarian grounds. They have asked the Home Office to consider exempting the BN(O) routes from the government’s proposed overhaul of the wider…