Changes To Hong Kong BNO Route
Significant changes are being introduced to the Hong Kong BNO Route, enhancing accessibility and eligibility for applicants under Aden & Co Solicitors’ guidance. Key changes include:
- Access to Public Funds: Applicants with prior permission to remove the “no access to public funds” condition can now apply for further leave to remain and access public funds, provided they continue to meet eligibility requirements.
- Extended Visa Duration: Decision-makers can add up to 28 days of existing BN(O) permission to a new 30-month visa application. This adjustment helps applicants fulfill the five-year qualifying period for settlement without requiring an additional application for temporary leave.
- Family Inclusion Flexibility: Eligible family members of individuals who hold both BN(O) status and British citizenship are now permitted to apply through the BN(O) route, reinforcing family unity within the immigration framework.
- Adult Dependent Relatives: Adult dependent relatives with changing circumstances preventing them from living independently can apply to join the main BN(O) applicant later in the UK.
- Independent Application Timelines for Family Members: Partners and adult dependent relatives can apply independently without needing their leave to expire concurrently with the main applicant. This change enables UKVI caseworkers to grant family members the full duration of stay they seek.
- Eligibility for Asylum Seekers on Immigration Bail: Individuals on immigration bail due to an asylum claim in the UK may now apply for the BN(O) visa route.
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