"British Links": Revised Marking Scheme
(F) Eritish Links (Max. 50 points)
(A) Non-service factors
5 points may be scored for each of the following factors, up to
a maximum of 20 points.
(1) close relative(s), (i... spouse, child, parent, grand-parent, parent-in-law, sibling) who is a British Citizen, or a
non-British citizen settled in the UK;
(11) 3-years previous residence in the UK (other than as a
tourist);
(111) 3 years previous education in the UK or a member of a UK
professional body or child/children studying in the UK for
3 years; and
(iv) hold investment or property in the UK of a value of not
less than £200,000.
(B) Service Factors
One point may be scored for each year of service, up to a maximum of 30 points, in one of the following descriptions: (1) "Crown Service", i.e. service to the HKG or service to
HMG (including military service);
(11) service designated under the British Nationality Act
(e.g. British Trade Commission, British Council, British
Tourist authority); or
(111) service in a firm incorporated in the UK [subject to HMG's
decision on definition of a British firm).
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