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Originally Posted by Kawaii75
Desperately seeking advice
scenario: I was born and raised in Canada and recently relocated to HK to explore other opportunities. My mother was born in HK and Dad from China. At the time of my birth both parents became canadian citizens.
My mother recently came back to HK to get her HKID, she received 3 stars ROA. Although, my mother was born in HK she was not able to submit proof ie. birth certificate. Therefore, immgration accepted her application under category 2(chinese citizen who resided in HK for more than 7 yrs) and not category 1(Chinese citizen born in HK)
I recently applied for the ROA under category 3 person of chinese nationality born outside HK and was declined due to I am NOT considered a chinese national.
Since, I do not qualify for ROA, would I qualify for the right to Land?
I ve done some research but there appears to be conflicting information. My main reason for applying for ROA is to be able to temporarily work in HK. I know there are other alternatives ie. sponsorship but this limits my chance of finding work.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
THank you  |
I think I know why you were declined. It might be because you claimed to a Chinese national on the grounds that you were born overseas to Chinese nationals. If your parents were Permanent Residents or Canadian citizens at the time you were born, you're not considered a Chinese national.
I think your best bet is to re-apply under category 7 - Person not of Chinese nationality born before 1997 to parents who had the Right of Abode in Hong Kong. I almost made the same mistake but the immigration officer was nice enough to change it for me before I handed the application in.
I hope you got my PM. I hope this helps.