33.
What is "ordinarily
resident"?
For nationality purposes, definition given by House of Lords is used. Summary is: "Regular habitual mode of life in a particular place, the continuity of which has persisted despite temporary absences".
34.
Why prejudice dual
nationals?
Those
holding
another
citizenship already have the assurance of somewhere
to go
if they think it necessary to leave Hong Kong.
More
concentrate the
sensible to
resources on
those who have
no
such
alternative
assurance.
35. How will you know who holds another citizenship?
36. What will be the penalty for anyone not disclosing another
existence
nationality?
of
a s
37. Is Chinese citizenship counted
another nationality for the purposes of the Scheme?
the
Applicants will be required to declare this on application form.
Any application would be void and the applicant liable to fine or imprisonment.
No. All ethnically Chinese Hong Kong residents are deemed to be Chinese citizens under nationality laws of that country.
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38.
Why is the Scheme not open to everyone?
39. Why are there no "blue collar" workers?
While many working in Hong Kong are, in their own way, important, not everyone has a "key" role. The Scheme is limited and must focus as narrowly as possible on those who are judged to be the most vital to
continuing
stability.
Hong Kong's prosperity and
Because they are not judged to be sufficiently "key" for the purposes of this limited Scheme. Not emigrating in
significant numbers.