Immigration Department

The Hong Kong Immigration Department is responsible for enforcing immigration laws, regulating entry and exit, and managing residency matters within Hong Kong. Recent news highlights the department's active role in combating illegal labor and managing asylum claims. Specifically, the department conducted operations resulting in the arrest of individuals involved in illegal labor schemes, including employers and those aiding such activities. They also deported 113 failed asylum seekers in a week-long operation. Furthermore, the department is currently involved in a case concerning a Hong Kong resident reported missing in Iran, coordinating with the Chinese consulate to provide assistance. These events underscore the Immigration Department's ongoing efforts to maintain law and order related to immigration, protect the local labor market, and address international concerns involving Hong Kong residents.