Hi all,
I have been ordinarily living in Hong Kong under dependent visa since April 2011.
2 months later, 7 years would have been filled.
I was absent from Hong Kong (but with a valid HK visa) on the following times
- 1 month for holiday purpose on July 2011
- 5 months for exchange studies from September 2017 - January 2018
- Total of around 1 month for holiday from 2011.
So in total, I was out of Hong Kong for a total of 7 months during that 7 year period.
I know temporary absences do not "reset" the 7-year clock.
I am wondering if "temporary absences" are removed when counting 7 years.
Question 1: When do I apply for my PR?
1. April 2018; or
2. November 2018
Question 2: If my application get rejected for some reason (such as "too early application submission"), will I get blacklisted or will be harder to get HKPR in the future?
Question 3: for proving the fact that I stayed in HK for 7 continuous years, will school testimonial (proving I was registered student since XXX to XXX) be enough?
Thanks a lot everyone
Note:
While on exchange studies, I have intended to remain in HK after my studies (which I am doing now), and was a actively registered student in my University.