1. MAKE YOUR CLAIM IN WRITING:
PREPARE YOUR ‘WRITTEN SIGNIFICATION'

A Written Signification is a letter to the Hong Kong Immigration Department to explain why you cannot safely go back to your home country and what has happened to put you at risk of harm. Justice Centre may be able to assist you with a Written Signification.

  • Your full name.

    Your home country.

    Your passport number (if you have one) or Recognizance Documentnumber (if you have one already).

    Address where you are staying in Hong Kong.

    Your mobile number, if you have one.

    Names and details of any family members you have in Hong Kong and how they are related to you.

    Detailed explanation of what happened in your home country and why you are afraid to go back to your home country.

    Please state on the Written Signification the following “I request you not to detain me and release me on recognizance. I am willing to comply with all the conditions of my recognizance.”

  • You must sign the letter personally. You should also write the date.

    If you came to Hong Kong with your family, you can write one letter to ask for your whole family’s USMclaims to be considered together. Everyone aged 18 years and over must sign the letter.

    Make a photocopy of the letter for your records.

  • This is an example of a Written Signification. You must write your own letter based on your own facts. You must include accurate information only.

Sample written signature form addressed to HK Immigration Department, with a space to write the date, recipient's salutation, and the sender's name and home country.

Hong Kong Asylum Guide
Table of Content

Asylum Guide Home

Apply
1. Prepare Written Signification
2. Deliver Written Signification
3. Receive Recognizance Document
4. Attend Briefing Session
5. Prepare Non-Refoulement Claim Form
6. Attend Screening Intervention
7. Receive Decision

Appeal
1. Prepare Notice of Appeal
2. Submit Notice of Appeal
3. Submit New Evidence
4. Receive Notice of Hearing
5. Attend Appeal Hearing
6. Receive Appeal Decision

Glossary
Disclaimer

Use of this application is subject to the Disclaimer.

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