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Wynna Wong

The Education University of Hong Kong (EdU) will review its mechanism for reminding non-local students about submitting their visa details to the institution after finding more than 900 had failed to do so.
The Immigration Department said on Friday it was seriously concerned about the matter, calling the 934 students involved a “significant” number.
EdU said it would create a task force to review the mechanism for reminding students to submit visa information in a timely manner after a recent check uncovered the scale of the problem.
“Applying for a visa and submitting the relevant documents is the personal responsibility of each non-local student,” a spokesman said.
“EdU has always emphasised the importance of law-abiding behaviour and adopts a zero-tolerance policy towards illegal activities.”
The review came after the university notified authorities in September of last year that a non-local student was no longer studying at the school. In October, the department informed the university the student had overstayed.
The 934 students have been told to submit the required documents to the university by January 17.
“Failure to comply will result in the cancellation of their student ID and the revocation of their access to dormitories and libraries,” the spokesman said.
“EdU attaches great importance to this matter and has established a task force, led by the vice-president (administration) to review and optimise the mechanisms for reminding non-local students to submit their visa documents.”
The department said it had reached out to the university regarding the failure of “a significant number” of non-local students to provide the visa details to the school.
“The department has expressed deep concern about this matter and will be closely monitoring the situation,” a government spokesman said.
Authorities added that while the department generally granted a period of stay that aligned with a student’s expected duration of study, it was the responsibility of the schools and the individuals involved to ensure their visas remained valid throughout their time in Hong Kong.
It also warned those who violated conditions of stay faced up to two years’ jail and a HK$50,000 (US$6,425) fine.


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University finds more than 900 students from outside city failed to submit visa information as required


University finds more than 900 students from outside city failed to submit visa information as required.


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