[Shabby]

I married a local lady in March - we have been together for almost 2 years, we are having a baby in early 2005. My question is: -

• What level of residency can I apply for as I am married to a local?

I currently have a work visa sponsored by my company that runs until end of 2006 - is it worth getting any other level of residency? i.e. can I apply for a dependents visa or a perm. residency ID

Any insights appreciated.

[berryplucker]

You are eligible for a dependents visa without resrtriction on stay (except that you remain married). This then gives you the right to work without your employer needing to sponsor you for anything.

[lybenben]

As for PR- you need to have lived in HK for 7 years continuously.
However, if you've got a dependent visa without restriction on stay, that should be good for you to work in Hongkong.