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Hong Kong implements regulation allowing spouses to work
The new regulation permitting accompanying spouses of professional staff and capital investors to work without prior approval of the Immigration Department was implemented on 15 May 2006. Spouses who were living in Hong Kong prior to 15 May 2006 may apply to the Immigration Department for removal of the previous restriction. This change applies to […]
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The HK government has announced that it will reintroduce regulations allowing spouses of professional staff to work without prior permission of the immigration department. It made the announcment in a Press Release also announcing the new Quality Migrant Admission Scheme on 23 February 2006. Prior to 2003, spouses were allowed to work freely. From July […]
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