Immigration Department 60th Anniversary Report

Introduction	1
Vision, Mission and Values	2
Contents	4
Messages and Apothegms	6
The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region	6
Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region	7
Head of the Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region	8
Commissioner of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region	8
Commander-in-chief of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison	9
Political Commissar of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison	9
Chief Secretary for Administration	10
Secretary for Security	11
Foreword	12
Director of Immigration	12
Marking a New Era and Building Prosperity Together	14
National Security – Our Foundation	16
Attracting Talent through Various Visa Schemes	22
Serving Hong Kong Residents through Building Connections	26
Brand-new Concepts and Cutting-edge Technology	30
Our Highly Secure Electronic Passport	32
Easy and Speedy Automated Clearance	36
User-friendly and Time-saving Electronic Services	40
New Smart Identity Card – Embracing a New Era	44
Innovative Ideas and People-oriented Services	50
Caring Arrangements for Identity Card Replacement	52
Socially Inclusive One-stop Service	56
AI Solutions to Enquiries	60
Consular Protection and Assistance to Hong Kong Residents Outside Hong Kong	64
Marriage Solemnisation – Keeping Abreast of the Times	70
Better Connection and Deeper Integration	74
Cross-boundary Control Points – The Transportation Pivot	76
Co-location Arrangement for Mutual Access	82
Global Connection and World-class Services	88
Remaining Steadfast in Rough Seas	92
Upholding the Law and Acting with Impartiality	96
Staying Vigilant Against Terrorism	98
Upholding the Law and Safeguarding Employment Opportunities	102
Stringent Enforcement and In-depth Investigation	106
Professional Management of the Castle Peak Bay Immigration Centre	110
Screening of Non-Refoulement Claims Meeting High Standards of Fairness	114
Expeditious Removal and Prevention of Abuse	118
Passing the Torch and Fostering Collaboration	122
Qualifications Framework and Life-long Learning	124
Anti-riot Training and Upgrade of Equipment	128
National Studies and Youth Development	134
Concerted Efforts in Fighting the Virus	138
Soaring to New Heights	142
Former and Present Directors of Immigration	144
Development of Immigration Department	146
Our New Headquarters – Opening Up New Prospects	156

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