The UK government has assured former Hong Kong lawmaker Wu Chi-wai will not be deported following initial difficulties entering the country. Wu, a democrat, experienced immigration issues despite travelling on his British National Overseas (BNO) passport. UK Minister for Migration and Citizenship Jo White confirmed this in a letter to former Hong Kong governor Chris Patten. The specific nature of the “entry hiccups” remains undisclosed, but the assurance eases concerns about the BNO visa scheme’s functionality. The BNO visa pathway was created to allow Hong Kong residents to migrate to the UK following the implementation of the national security law. This incident prompted questions about the scheme’s effectiveness and potential barriers for Hong Kong migrants. The UK’s decision underscores its commitment to supporting those fleeing political changes in Hong Kong.