Q. Which mainland-born migrants have the right of abode in Hong Kong, according to the judgment? A. Those with a parent who is a permanent resident.
Q. Does this include people whose parents were not married at the time of their birth? A. Yes.
Q. How about people who were born before their parent became a permanent resident? A. They also have the right of abode.
Q. If they are already in Hong Kong, can they stay? A. They can stay if they arrived before July 10, 1997, and can prove they have a parent who is a permanent resident.
Q. What if they came after that date? A. They need to obtain a certificate of eligibility from the Director of Immigration.
Q. Can they get this in Hong Kong or do they have to return to the mainland? A. They have to return to the mainland and get their certificate of eligibility there, according to the Government.