Chelmsford constituents with BN(O) visas are worried about the Govt's plan to raise the English language requirement retroactively and to increase the income requirement. I raised this in a Westminster Hall debate and urged the Government to reconsider. #BNOVisa
The BNO visa was a moral lifeline. The plan to extend settlement to 10 years is a betrayal.
This change blocks MPF access and forces our children into high international fees. The government must honour its promise.
As a Councillor quoted in the @financialtimes.com , I demand action.
#BNOVisa
Hong Kong BNO Visa 2025: 181,609 visas granted since 2021. Settlement uncertainty from Immigration White Paper - potential 10-year route. £193-£268 fees plus £1,035 IHS. Processing 12 weeks standard. buff.ly/tt85jaQ #HongKongBNO #BNOVisa #UKImmigration #HongKong
I spoke up for BN(O) visa holders in South Cambs.
Many fled oppression to build safe, free lives here. They contribute so much to our community, yet now face being pushed from a 5-year to a 10-year settlement route.
It’s about fairness & keeping Britain’s word. 🇬🇧🇭🇰
#StandWithHongKong #BNOVisa
🛂 Political parties frame the UK’s #BNOvisa as a historical humanitarian responsibility to #HongKong in the context of UK-China relations.
🛃 But James F. Downes & Kenneth Lai Kin-Pui find the UK government uses BNO visas as a geopolitical tool.
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1️⃣ BN(O) Visa Pathway to UK Living! 🇬🇧✈️
🔹 BN(O) passport holders can live, work & study in the UK.
🔹 No sponsorship needed for jobs!
🔹 NHS access & path to citizenship after 5 years.
🔹 12-week application process.
🔗 Read more: buff.ly/4kdHIbU
#BNOVisa #UKImmigration
2️⃣ BN(O) Status Holders – Settle in the UK! 🇬🇧
✅ Work & study without sponsorship
✅ Bring dependent family members
✅ Access healthcare & education
✅ Path to British citizenship in 5 years
🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/4kdHIbU
#HongKongToUK #BNOVisa #UKSettlement
News Roundup | As of June 2024, 150,400 Hong Kongers have arrived in the UK under the BNO visa scheme, with 209,406 of the 219,093 applications approved since its January 2021 launch.
📖 Read more: rb.gy/be087v
#BNOvisa #HongKongToUK #Migration #HomeOfficeStats