Schooling the Lawyers – Refusals
Facing a visa denial in Hong Kong can be addressed through two avenues: reconsideration and appeal. The reconsideration process involves the Immigration Department reviewing the decision when substantial new information or significant changes to circumstances are presented. It’s vital to gather decision minutes under the data access rules to understand the refusal grounds fully. For a successful reconsideration, presenting new evidence and a strong argument is crucial. The process can take up to 12 weeks, with quicker feedback if the case lacks merit. Managing visa status separately is essential, as pending reconsiderations do not extend visitor visas. It’s important to note that only one good chance exists to overturn a denial, so the reconsideration request must be well-prepared and substantiated.
Once a year Stephen Barnes delivers a Continuing Professional Development seminar to the solicitors fraternity in Hong Kong which is accredited by the Law Society.
This series of videos encompasses that entire 2023 programme.
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