Maids from the Philiphines who have lived in HK for many years, would like to get permanent residency.  Unfortunately the current HK law is that domestic workers are not eligible for permanent residency, as other occupations are. 

My guess is somehow, this is not going to happen.

Foreign maids in Hong Kong fight for permanent residency - LA Times
Unlike lawyers or bankers, domestic workers are barred from seeking permanent residency even after decades in the city. Recent legal challenges have produced mixed results.

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