Bringing in Dependants

Posted by MichaelF (66 days ago)

Can someone offer guidance on bringing over an elderly parent, with medical issues, who will be a dependant?

At the moment we have only a working visa permit, however as I understand it a dependant can only be here where a permanent visa has been issued.

Do I need an immigration lawyer?

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Posted by GreenValleys (66 days ago)

As far as I'm aware an Employment Visa holder cannot sponsor a dependent parent for a Dependant Visa. there's a free-to-download visa handbook available on the following website:

http://www.emigra.com.hk/

Posted by punter (66 days ago)

What can a lawyer do? Maybe none.

However, if there are those who have the same experience/situation, it would be of help to the OP.

Posted by MichaelF (63 days ago)

Thanks for the tip
Michael

Posted by Shoe Girl (63 days ago)

Anyone with a normal employment visa can bring in their spouse and children under 18 as dependants. To be able to also bring in your parents as dependants, you must be a permanent HKG resident.

Posted by MichaelF (63 days ago)

Thank you shoe girl. I was aware of this, which is why I posted the question! Thanks nonetheless for the input.