Need return home b4 new job?

I am in search of a new helper. Many of the helpers I have talked to were terminated or terminated the contract themselves. Are they required to return to their country of origin before they can apply for a visa for new employment? (Even if they were recently back in their home country)? If yes, how long does this process usually take? Also, a few of them are in the middle of "a case". How long do these situations usually take to resolve as well? Thanks in advance.

Hi Elane, to the best of my knowledge, by law they have to return home. And it can take about a month to six weeks before they come back. Do not know why.

The time anyone spends in HK on a FDH visa is specifically excluded from the seven-year qualification period for gaining permanent residency status.

Hi! Elane, sorry for the late reply. I've just posted my reply on your post "Ridiculus".


Yes, Elane, all terminated helpers must return to their country of origin on or before the expiration of their visas. Even those that have finished their contract has to find a helper within 14 days or else they have to leave HK before their visa expires. Usually upon leaving HK, the maids have to again register at the local employement agency. Their files will then be sent to the contact agency here in HK, where prospective employers can view their files and video, as well. They will only be able to come back and work in HK upon the issuance of their working visa. Some domestic helpers, whether by ignorance of the Immigration Department's law or in dishonesty, make prospective employers believe that they can apply for a new contract here in HK even if their contract had been terminated. Once their visa expired and their new employment contract had not been approved by the Immigration, they just leave without a trace, bringing with them the cash advance that they have gotten from their "new employer". I happen to know of some employers who have fallen into this trap. Some even work for their new employers even if their employement contract has not been approved by the Immigration yet. This will put the employer in a very compromising position as this is illegal. If caught, some will even swear that their employers talk them into working for them illegally. So, beware.


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Happy to be of service and best regards.