Tag: Illegal

Illegal worker jailed *********************      A Vietnamese illegal worker was jailed by Shatin Magistrates’ Courts yesterday (November 10).      During operation “Twilight” conducted on November 8, Immigration Department (ImmD) investigators raided a restaurant in Sha Tin. A Vietnamese female, aged 25, was arrested while working as a kitchen worker. An employer suspected of employing the illegal worker was also arrested and the investigation is ongoing.      The illegal worker was charged at Shatin Magistrates’ Courts yesterday with taking employment after landing in Hong Kong unlawfully and remaining in Hong Kong without the authority of the Director of Immigration. She pleaded guilty to ... Read more

Illegal worker jailed *********************      An Indian illegal worker holding a recognisance form was jailed by Shatin Magistrates’ Courts yesterday (August 11).      During an anti-illegal worker operation conducted on July 11, Immigration Department (ImmD) investigators raided a restaurant in Ap Lai Chau. One Indian male, aged 50, was arrested while working as an odd-job worker. Upon identity checking, the Indian male produced for inspection a recognisance form issued by the ImmD, which prohibits him from taking employment. Further investigation revealed that he was a non-refoulement claimant. An employer suspected of employing the illegal worker was also arrested and an investigation is ongoing. ... Read more

All foreign nationals, including those  who enter into the country without valid travel documents or overstay beyond the validity of their visa period, are governed by the provisions contained in The Foreigners Act, 1946, The Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939, The Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920 & The Citizenship Act, 1955, and rules and orders made thereunder. Exemptions are given from the provisions of The Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920 and the Foreigners Act, 1946 on a case-to-case basis. Some illegal migrants sneak into India in a clandestine and surreptitious  manner  mainly  through  difficult  mountainous  and reverine terrains ... Read more

Illegal worker jailed *********************      A Vietnamese illegal worker holding a recognisance form was jailed by Shatin Magistrates’ Courts yesterday (April 28).      During operation “Twilight” conducted on October 27 last year, Immigration Department (ImmD) investigators raided a vegetable stall in Aberdeen. A male Vietnamese, aged 40, was arrested while working as an odd job worker. Upon identity checking, he produced for inspection a recognisance form issued by the ImmD, which prohibits him from taking employment. Further investigation revealed that he was a non-refoulement claimant. An employer suspected of employing the illegal worker was also arrested and the investigation is ongoing. ... Read more