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the character checks to be conducted is rejected for any reason, the next candidate in order of points scored within the relevant service will be considered.
23. Candidates will be notified of the result of the applications by HKID.
SENSITIVE SERVICES SCHEME
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[6,300] places will be reserved for those Hong Kong people who by virtue of their positions, may find themselves vulnerable to Chinese pressure or retribution in the years ahead.
Procedures
26. Many of the individuals will already have been identified by virtue of their rank, position and area of work and will be invited to submat applications to the Governor. HKID or another specified authority will verify the information in conjunction with HKG Security Branch and the names will then be submitted to a special sub-committee of the Steering Group for onward transmission to the Governor who, if satisfied, will recommend them to the
Secretary of State for registration.
27. Certain persons may qualify for inclusion in this scheme on the basis of information contained in their applications under the General Allocation Scheme or Disciplined Services Scheme. HKID will identify these and forward details to the sub-committee of the Steering Group who will assess the merits in consultation as necessary with HK Security Branch.
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The Steering Group will then submit a list of successful candidates to the Governor who, if satisfied, may recommend the grant of citizenship by the Secretary of State.
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HKID will notify candidaces of the result of their applications.
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