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Eligibility of People Holding Foreign Passports
10.
HMG agree that it would not be possible to discriminate between different types of foreign passports. It has also been agreed that 200 points should be deducted from an applicant who already
possesses a foreign passport.
Proficiency of English Required
11.
HMG and HKG agree that proficiency of English
should not be a pre-requisite under the Scheme and that
the 50-point weighting is generally acceptable. As for
the standard of English, HKG will consider a two-tier
points system where 50 points will be awarded for having
the requisite paper qualification and, failing that, 25 points for oral ability to get through an immigration interview in English. HKG will consult the Institute of
Linguists on the standard of "survival English".
HKG
Definition of British Links
12.
HMG agree to the British links identified and
accept that Crown service should be recognised as a
link. However, HMG regard employment with British firms
and institutions deserving a heavier weighting and that
more points should be awarded for longer periods of service with these organisations. HKG will consider, but feel that no distinction in this regard should be
drawn between service with HKG and service in other
British institutions in Hong Kong.
HKG