(d)
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the extent to which the applicant's emigration would undermine confidence in the economy of Hong Kong;
(e)
whether there are special circumstances to be taken account of;
(f)
whether the applicant has connections with the United Kingdom; and
(g) whether the applicant has performed any public or community
service.
Producures & Present Position
4.
procedures -
An application in the EC has to go through the following
(a) screening of applications;
(b)
data entry;
(c)
personality checks and verification interviews;
(d) submission of names of qualified EC applicants to the Steering
Committee;
(e).
confirmation of no change in circumstances by applicants;
(f)
Governor's recommendation for registration;
(g)
Secretary of State's approval for registration; and
(h)
issue of registration certificates.
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