Immigration: Hong Kong — Written Question

Question

Preet Kaur Gill

Labour (Co-op) — Birmingham Edgbaston

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the consultation entitled Earned settlement, published on 20 November 2025, whether it is her policy that the salary scale should apply to British National (Overseas) applicants.

Answer

Mike Tapp

The Government remains steadfast in its support for members of the Hong Kong community in the UK.BN(O) visa holders will attract a 5-year reduction in the qualifying period for settlement, meaning they will continue to be able to settle in the UK after 5 ...

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