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Vallejos v Commissioner of Registration (Domestic Helper Residency)

[2013] HKCFA 20
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of Final Appeal
Year2013
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Foreign domestic helpers cannot acquire permanent residency under Basic Law Art 24(2)(4) as their stay under a condition of stay does not constitute ordinary residence.

Key Principle

Foreign domestic helpers are not eligible for permanent residency under Article 24(2)(4) of the Basic Law because their stay is subject to a condition of stay, not 'ordinarily resident.'

Area of Law

constitutional

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