Schooling the Lawyers – Unconditional Stay
Learn about the option of obtaining Unconditional Stay in Hong Kong for those who have not taken Hong Kong as their sole permanent residence but have maintained seven years of continuous ordinary residence. Understand the nuances of applying for this status, the importance of holding a residence visa throughout this period, and how to argue for any periods of absence, ensuring it aligns with the intention of temporary absence, not permanent departure. This summary clarifies the conditions of Unconditional Stay, including the requirement of physical presence in Hong Kong at least once every 12 months and the differences from the Right of Abode, such as the downgrade to Right to Land under certain circumstances. Unconditional Stay is presented as an administrative convenience, not an irrevocable right, highlighting the criticality of maintaining presence to retain this status.
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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