Over the last 20 years or so I have coined a number of phrases in Hong Kong immigration parlance.

In this short piece, I discuss  how the Hong Kong Immigration Department position their internal test for visa application approval via, what I have couched, as their Approvability Test.

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What does it mean… Twilight Zone?

What does it mean…Swapping Status?

What does it mean… Administrative Flux?

What does it mean… Slippers & Pipe Visa?

What does it mean… Shenzhen Shuttle?

What does it mean… Visa Gossip & Rumours?

What does it mean… Suitable & Credible Sponsor?

What does it mean… One Year Rule?

What does it mean… Catch 22?

What does it mean… Roof-Over-Head; Food-on-Table?