I have just submitted my employment visa extension application (13 June) and told it takes 4-6 weeks to process. My current visa expires 31 July so have close to 7 weeks lead time. Questions1) If there is a process delay (eg additional data request) and the visa isn't approved before 31 July, what should I do? a) go for day trip to macau and return on tourist visa before 31 July (and not work) or b) assume the application process justifies me remaining in HK (again not working?) until a decision is made? 2) would the eventual visa be dated to start on 1 Aug or is it dated on the actual approval date?3) assuming the visa is backdated to 1 Aug so provides continuity of employment visa, do either of the options taken in 1) above create a break in continuous residence record from an eventual PR application perspective? I would hope these are justifiable reasons beyond my control (other than applying earlier of course) for any break in residence.4) similarly, if I go on holiday on 30 July (before receiving visa) and arrive back in HK 14 aug, I assume I would need to re-enter on tourist visa and collect the new employment visa. Even if backdated to 1 Aug would this cause a break?5) is there anything I can do to expedite the process without harassing Imm Dept by camping at their office and calling/emailing for updates daily?I am hopefully panicking for nothing and the visa will be in my passport in 4 weeks but any advice/comments much appreciated!