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Ger
Joined: 25 Feb 2004 Posts: 334
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Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 3:09 pm Post subject: Dependant visa -v- NET housing allowance |
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With dependant visa status you have to show that you haven't been out of HK for more than 3 months (I think). So Immigration Dept doesn't recognise you as a resident and you only get a 3 year visa at this stage.
What about if you get a NET job, I mean, could you apply for a housing allowance when you are a dependant? |
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Ger
Joined: 25 Feb 2004 Posts: 334
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Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 7:30 am Post subject: |
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Hello,
Hong Kong Dependant's Visa 3 years
The sponsorer is a local HK permanent resident.
Do I qualify for NET perks (rent, baggage, flight ticket reimbursement)? |
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once again
Joined: 27 Jan 2003 Posts: 815
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Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 4:42 pm Post subject: |
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My friend is in a very similar position and he is working on he net scheme. I will ask him about what happens and get back to you. |
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once again
Joined: 27 Jan 2003 Posts: 815
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Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 4:24 am Post subject: |
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Ok, checked things out. My friend said this.....he is married to an HK permanent resident, but he has chosen to work on a work visa, sponsored by the school. He DOES get the housing allowance. He was not sure if he would get it if he was on a dependent visa.
Hope that helps. |
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Ger
Joined: 25 Feb 2004 Posts: 334
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Posted: Sun May 07, 2006 8:20 am Post subject: |
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It helps.
I wonder why he did it that way, was it to qualify for the perks? Does it mean that he won't qualify for the permanent resident visa? |
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bellabella
Joined: 23 Jul 2005 Posts: 63 Location: Hong Kong
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Posted: Sun May 14, 2006 10:18 am Post subject: |
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there is no permanent resident visa. and i would say you wouldn't qualify for the perks of a NET position if you were already here on a dependant visa. as the perks are for those that do not normally reside in hong kong. and as a dependant you are already residing in hong kong. |
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once again
Joined: 27 Jan 2003 Posts: 815
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 1:12 pm Post subject: |
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I think the rule is that you have to show that HK is not your permanent home. So even on a dependants visa it may be possible. |
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