@intltchr
Thats very 'odd'. Ive known numerous applicants, that applied successfully with only a landing slip. The rules been around in this form for a long time, this isnt exactly new guidance. Did you have a negative interaction with them that might have been considered offensive?
You can try to apply by mail to this post:
Teacher Registration Team Education Bureau 2/F, Trade and Industry Tower, 3 Concorde Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Or you can attempt to submit an application online:
https://pub-ef-edis.edb.gov.hk/edis/ef- ... &locale=en
These routes may be unsuccessful though as they are going to want to see that each document in the application has been verified by a DS/ IS leadership (dated, signed, and chopped). The application then gets denied, but youd have someone passed the gate that you can then return with saying you attempted to apply in person.
HK RT question
Re: HK RT question
I don't believe the interaction was negative. I brought the form 8 that I filled out and printed along with my HKCAAVQ evaluation and all of the documents the application asks for and told them I would like to register. First they asked for my HK ID and when I told them I didn't have it they asked for my visa which I also don't have. I showed them my landing slip and they told me it wasn't enough. Hopefully I can get further clarification in writing via email.
The address you listed is the same as the one that I went to in person. I guess if I'm able to mail my application then I might get a written response back as to why it's denied at least.
The online application asks for a HK ID at the bottom of the page which I don't have.
The address you listed is the same as the one that I went to in person. I guess if I'm able to mail my application then I might get a written response back as to why it's denied at least.
The online application asks for a HK ID at the bottom of the page which I don't have.
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@intltchr
Yes, mailed applications and in person applications are all done at the same place, though mailed ones go to the back office.
You could include the landing slip number in place of the HK ID.
It will be interesting to hear what their reply is. My inquiries have suggested that the way the MOE (EB) is interpreting the black letter reading of the regulation is that its permissive, the MOE MAY issue the RT status (professional grade credential) with a landing slip, but they arent mandated or required to do so. If accurate, there would be a lot of factors that dictate the whimsy one way or the other including where the applicant is from, possible geopolitical motivations, the mood a particular official receiving the application, etc.
Right now the formal response and rational why the landing slip is not sufficient in this case despite the wording in multiple locations is the next step. Though you could try reapplying on a different day different time with a different official. Though the response might be to resubmit your materials with your landing slip or they accept your application and then it becomes moot.
Yes, mailed applications and in person applications are all done at the same place, though mailed ones go to the back office.
You could include the landing slip number in place of the HK ID.
It will be interesting to hear what their reply is. My inquiries have suggested that the way the MOE (EB) is interpreting the black letter reading of the regulation is that its permissive, the MOE MAY issue the RT status (professional grade credential) with a landing slip, but they arent mandated or required to do so. If accurate, there would be a lot of factors that dictate the whimsy one way or the other including where the applicant is from, possible geopolitical motivations, the mood a particular official receiving the application, etc.
Right now the formal response and rational why the landing slip is not sufficient in this case despite the wording in multiple locations is the next step. Though you could try reapplying on a different day different time with a different official. Though the response might be to resubmit your materials with your landing slip or they accept your application and then it becomes moot.