QOTW: Can You Get PR in Hong Kong if You Have Actually Been Living & Working in China?

How does time spent living and working in China impact on your eligibility for the right of abode in Hong Kong?

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

I am a Canadian citizen. I worked and lived in Hong Kong from 2005 to 2007 and then was transferred to Shanghai by my employer which is a Hong Kong company. I live and work in Shanghai now for the last 6 years but keep my Hong Kong employment visa and my Hong Kong ID card.

Can I apply for permanent residence? Do I have a case for the 7 year continuous residence?

Thank you very much!

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