South West BNO Welcome Hub

08/05/2026

Shared on behalf of Sze Hang (Shiron) Chan, Student Researcher at the University of Manchester.

Public Library Service as a Companion to Settlement – Case Study of Hong Kong Immigrants in the United Kingdom公共圖書館服務伴你定居 – 英國的香港移民個案研究

If you are 如你符合以下條件：
• Currently living in the UK 目前在英國生活
• Identifying yourself from Hong Kong 認同自己是香港人
• At least 18 years or older 年滿 18 歲

Please consider participating in this survey using the link below or scanning the QR code at the second image請考慮使用以下連結或掃瞄第二幅圖中的QR Code參與是項問卷調查：

https://www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_1KYEMVvbQDkv7n0

If you have any questions about the survey, please contact the student researcher Sze Hang (Shiron) Chan ([email protected]) from The University of Manchester or her supervisor Dr Catherine Roberts ([email protected]) directly. Thank you.
如你對問卷有任何查詢，請直接聯絡曼徹斯特大學學生研究員Sze Hang (Shiron) Chan ([email protected]) 或她的指導教授Catherine Roberts博士([email protected])。謝謝。

25/02/2026

Only a few days left to register for World Jewish Relief STEP. STEP is a free online programme offering English classes and employment support for Ukrainians and HK BN(O) visa holders residing in England.

There’s still time to apply for the 3-month programme, but registration closes on 1 March 2026. Registration is available via the World Jewish Relief website.

Take the next step towards gaining valuable skills and boosting your career. Please share this information with anyone who might benefit from this programme.

STEP is funded by the UK Government and delivered in partnership with the British Council.

24/02/2026

請即報名參加 World Jewish Relief 網上專題講座

英國的求職文化及方式與香港大不同，
經歷過求職過程的你相信也曾遇上不少困難，
World Jewish Relief 特意舉辦專題講座，
分享在英國求職心得，歡迎參與及交流！

日期及時間：
• 2月25日（星期三）– 晚上8:00
• 2月26日（星期四）– 上午11:00

內容：了解英國求職文化及困難，分享應對心得，作更好準備。
同時會介紹 STEP 計劃內容，包括免費網上英文班及一對一就業支援服務。

設有問答環節，歡迎查詢！

語言：廣東話

地點：網上講座

報名連結：https://www.worldjewishrelief.org/step-open-webinar/

Register Now: World Jewish Relief Open Webinar !
The job searching culture and application process are quite different between the UK and Hong Kong.
We are hosting webinars to share professional insights and tips for finding employment in the UK.
Date & Time:
• February 25 (Wednesday) – 8:00 PM
• February 26 (Thursday) – 11:00 AM
Seminar Highlights:
• Understanding UK Work Culture
• Strategies to better prepare yourself for the local job market.
• STEP Programme Introduction
Language: Cantonese
Location: Online (Webinar)
Registration Link: https://www.worldjewishrelief.org/step-open-webinar/

Learn more about our STEP programme and ask questions to the team. / 了解更多有關我們的 STEP 計劃，並向團隊提問。 The webinars will be conducted in Cantonese. / 網絡研討會將以廣東話進行。

03/02/2026

香港 BN(O) 移民長期追蹤調查研討會又嚟喇! 今次我哋會探討我哋首兩波嘅初步調查結果以及BN(O) 香港人於英國的生活經驗；歡迎大家參加，網上或親身參與都可以㗎~

日期： 2026年2月11日 （星期三）
時間：下午2時至5時
地點： UCL Bloomsbury Campus或網上

你可於此了解活動詳情及免費登記：
https://BNOsurveyseminar2.eventbrite.com

Hong Kong BN(O) Migrants Panel Survey Result Seminar is back! We are organising a seminar on 11 February 2026 to talk about the survey findings from wave 1 and wave 2 and the integration experience of BN(O) Hongkongers. This event is free to attend. You are very welcome to join us in person or online. Details are as follow:

Date: 11 February 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 2pm - 5pm
Venue: UCL Bloomsbury Campus or Online

You may find more details and reserve your spot here:
https://BNOsurveyseminar2.eventbrite.com

28/01/2026

If you haven't already, share your thoughts on ILR with the Hong Kong Hub - Yorkshire and Humber!

仲有一星期❗ILR 問卷調查需要你嘅參與❗

我哋嘅 ILR 問卷調查進行咗一個星期，已經收到大量回應，唔少受訪者都提出咗佢哋對政府擬修訂嘅定居規則變更嘅意見同埋擔憂，對於我哋了解移英港人嘅處境、以及向內政部 (Home Office) 進行政策倡議非常有幫助。

對於已經參與調查嘅朋友，我哋非常感激你哋付出嘅時間，並且坦承講述你哋嘅故事同埋關注。如果你仲未填寫問卷，提提你，調查喺下星期六（1月31日）夜晚就截止喇！

填問卷呢邊 👉 https://forms.office.com/e/LkFQ2bL46f

調查對象以約克郡及亨伯地區嘅 BN(O) 簽證持有人為主，但我哋都歡迎住喺英國其他地區嘅BN(O) 簽證持有人參與。所有受訪者必須年滿 18 歲。

呢份問卷提供繁體中文同埋英文版本。各位可以喺表格右上角選擇偏好嘅語言。

今次調查採取匿名制。你填寫嘅答案，都唔會追溯或者關聯至你嘅個人身分。

如果對今次調查有任何問題，歡迎Inbox或者以電郵同我哋聯絡：[email protected]。

One Week Left ❗ The ILR Survey Needs Your Input ❗

Our ILR survey has been live for a week, and the response has been amazing! Many of you have shared vital opinions and concerns regarding the proposed changes to settlement rules. This data is crucial for helping us engage with the Home Office on the policy level.

🙏 A huge thank you to everyone who has already participated.

⏳ If you haven't participated yet: A quick reminder that the survey closes next Saturday night (Jan 31st)!

👉 Fill out the form here: https://forms.office.com/e/LkFQ2bL46f

While the survey primarily targets BN(O) visa holders in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, we welcome BN(O) visa holders living in other parts of the UK to participate as well. All respondents must be aged 18 or older.

This questionnaire is available in both Traditional Chinese and English. You can select your preferred language in the top right corner of the form.

This survey is anonymous. The answers you provide will not be traced back to or associated with your personal identity.

If you have any questions about this survey, please feel free to Inbox us or contact us via email at: [email protected].

21/01/2026

STEP is a free online professional training and employment scheme funded by UK Government which is available for Hong Kong BN(O)s! Find out more information in the video below 👇👇👇👇

World Jewish Relief

20/01/2026

約克郡移民服務部香港人資訊站正進行問卷調查，希望探討政府擬修訂的定居規則變更，會如何影響BN(O)簽證持有人。調查收集到的資料，將會用於同內政部 (Home Office) 進行政策倡議。
調查對象以約克郡及亨伯地區的 BN(O) 簽證持有人為主，但都歡迎居於英國其他地區的BN(O) 簽證持有人參與。所有受訪者必須年滿 18 歲。
此問卷提供繁體中文及英文版本。參與者可以在表格右上角選擇偏好語言。
今次調查採取匿名制。參與者填寫的答案，都不會追溯或者關聯至其個人身分。

Yorkshire and Humber Hong Kong Hub is conducting a survey to explore how proposed changes to settlement rules will impact British National (Overseas) visa holders. The insights gathered will be used to inform our policy engagement with the Home Office.
While the survey focuses on BN(O) residents in the Yorkshire and Humber region, visa holders living elsewhere in the UK are also encouraged to participate. All respondents must be 18 years of age or older.
This survey is available in both Traditional Chinese and English. Respondents can select their preferred language in the top right-hand corner of the form.
This survey is strictly anonymous. Any answers or comments provided in free-text fields will remain confidential and cannot be linked or attributed to the respondents.

❗香港人資訊站 ILR 問卷調查❗需要你嘅參與❗

我哋進行緊一項問卷調查，希望探討政府擬修訂嘅定居規則變更，會點樣影響BN(O)簽證持有人。調查收集到嘅資料，將會用於同內政部 (Home Office) 進行政策倡議。

調查對象以約克郡及亨伯地區嘅 BN(O) 簽證持有人為主，但我哋都歡迎住喺英國其他地區嘅BN(O) 簽證持有人參與。所有受訪者必須年滿 18 歲。

呢份問卷提供繁體中文同埋英文版本。各位可以喺表格右上角選擇偏好嘅語言。

今次調查採取匿名制。你填寫嘅答案，都唔會追溯或者關聯至你嘅個人身分。

填問卷呢邊 👉 https://forms.office.com/e/LkFQ2bL46f

請於 2026 年 1 月 31 日（星期六）晚上 11:59 之前提交回覆。

如果對今次調查有任何問題，歡迎Inbox或者以電郵同我哋聯絡：[email protected]。

❗We want YOU for the ILR survey❗

We are conducting a survey to explore how proposed changes to settlement rules will impact British National (Overseas) visa holders. The insights gathered will be used to inform our policy engagement with the Home Office.

While the survey focuses on BN(O) residents in the Yorkshire and Humber region, visa holders living elsewhere in the UK are also encouraged to participate. All respondents must be 18 years of age or older.

This survey is available in both Traditional Chinese and English. You can select your preferred language in the top right-hand corner of the form.

This survey is strictly anonymous. Any answers or comments provided in free-text fields will remain confidential and cannot be linked or attributed to you.

Fill out the survey here 👉 https://forms.office.com/e/LkFQ2bL46f

Please submit your response by 31st January 2026 (Saturday), at 11:59 pm.

For any questions regarding this study, please contact us via Inbox or at [email protected].

09/01/2026

📣 Last Chance to join our webinar on the Life in the UK Test, Good Character Requirements, and English Language Requirements for the 5+1 Settlement Route.

This session will be delivered by 港援 Hong Kong Aid UK and will cover current requirements for settlement in the UK.

Registration Link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/hongkongaid/1963197

All information relates to the current arrangements for settlement in the UK.

The session will be delivered in Cantonese.

05/01/2026

❗The Life in the UK Test, Good Character Requirement, and English Language for the 5+1 Citizenship Route❗

This Saturday 10th January is our LAST session delivered by 港援 Hong Kong Aid UK on the 5+1 Citizenship Route for Hong Kong BN(O)s.

The session will cover requirements for settlement, including the Life in the UK Test, the 'good character' requirement, and current English Language requirements.

Registration Link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/hongkongaid/1963197

All information relates to the current arrangements for settlement in the UK.

The session will be delivered in Cantonese.

18/12/2025

Reminder to join us tomorrow for a webinar on Children and Family Applications under the 5+1 Settlement Route!

Registration Link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/hongkongaid/1963197

This webinar relates to the current rules for settlement.

This webinar will be delivered in Cantonese.