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Can foreigners get Hong Kong citizenship?
When a foreigner gets a right of abode (permanent resident) in Hong Kong, he/she can consider to apply naturalization as a Chinese National so that he/she can have a HKSAR passport and China Home Return Card. However, one should give up his/her original nationality and passport.
Can I apply for permanent residency for my parents?
If you are a U.S. citizen who is 21 years of age or older, you can apply for a Green Card for your parents. This Green Card is an immigrant visa that makes parents of U.S. citizens lawful permanent residents in the United States. There is no limit on the number of parent Green Cards issued each year.
Who is eligible for Hong Kong citizenship?
Hong Kong calls its citizenship ‘permanent residency’ which you are able to get if you live there for seven years. If you are a Hong KongPermanent Resident with PRC nationality, then you are able to get a Hong Kong passport. Nevertheless, this still requires that you are a native of the PRC.
How long does it take for a mother to file for her child?
For immediate relatives (spouse, children and parents) of U.S. citizens, there is an unlimited number of immigrant visas and approval can be obtained in approximately 5 to 9 months. There is a short wait because there is no visa limit for the immediate relative category.
How long does it take to petition a married son?
While the exact waiting time fluctuates from year to year, individuals applying under this category should expect to wait 9-10 years after first filing the initial petition to receive their visa.
How can I become a citizen of Hong Kong?
There’s no such thing as a Hong Kong Citizen rather you’re a Chinese Citizen of Hong Kong S.A.R. In order to obtain it, you must first become an HK Permanent Resident, you are eligible to become one if you have legally resided in the territory for 7 years.
Can a Hong Kong born child become a permanent resident?
Their Hong Kong born children can automatically granted Hong Kong permanent residency until their age of 21. None of the legal rights are grants to their Hong Kong born children. Persons who are not of Chinese race may qualify for permanent residence in Hong Kong and can also apply to be naturalized as Chinese citizens, regardless of their race.
How do I apply for permanent residence in Hong Kong?
American Citizens can apply for Permanent Residence through the Hong Kong Immigration Department. For further information, please see “ Eligibility for the Right of Abode in the HKSAR ” on the Hong Kong Immigration Department’s website.
Who is a non-Chinese citizen in Hong Kong?
Non-Chinese Citizens A person who is not of Chinese nationality and who was a permanent resident of Hong Kong before 1 July 1997 is a permanent resident of the HKSAR under category (d) above and exempt from the requirements under the second and third points in category (d) if: The person was settled in Hong Kong immediately before 1 July 1997;