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an
after
points
of
12.
Circumstances Special
be points would only
allocated
taking into
These account the advice of the Steering Group. would be an important means of identifying and highlighting special
(either qualities
individually or for particular occupations as a group} amongst the many who might otherwise appear to have
equal claim. Thus, 50 points might be awarded in assessing applicants within a given occupation to take account of the particular circumstances that
in respect of age, experience or occupation
education - for example, to increase the weighting given to professional
AS in occupations where these were seen qualifications
particularly important.
higher A further set of 50 points could be used to give a profile
which particular occupations
from suffering exceptionally bigh emigration rate compared with other occupations within the same group (see paragraph 17 below). And up to 50 points could be used to recognise exceptional merit Or outstanding achievement in individual applicants.
to
Applicants
were
an
Hong
13.
the who had obtained a specified standard in Kong Certificate of Education Examination in English would be granted 50 points under the Proficiency in English factor. Those who could not to produce proof of having attained such a standard would be invited take an objective test designed to assess their ability in English and appropriate points awarded.
14.
Up to 50 points could be scored for British links on the basis of connections with the UK (residence, education, substantial investments, close relatives settled here, etc), for service with British firms, or for civilian or military service for Her Majesty's Government, the Hong Kong Government or other British organisations (eg British Trade Commission, British Council),
15.
Points would also be available under the Public/Community Service category for membership (other than in an official capacity) a permanent statutory or non- statutory board or committee, or auxiliary service established by the Hong Kong Government.
of
The General Allocation Section
16. GAS.
an
the
this
life
The points system would provide the selection mechanism for Over 70% of the available places would be allocated under Section, and it would cover people from a wide range of walks of who had Д key role in maintaining the
and prosperity
successful administration of Hong Kong. They would come from seven broad areas of
work:
Business and management
Accounting
Engineering
Information services
Medicine and science
Law
Education.
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