Displaced Local Crew
It is the duty of the the immigration department to protect and support the local workforce, as stated in every single Hong Kong immigration document.
The Hong Kong aviation industry is over crewed by employees on general employment contracts. The 990B employment forms were quickly processed by the HK Immigration Department due to the lack of locally qualified pilots and rapid expansion of local carriers.
THIS IS NO LONGER THE CASE WITH A HUGE POOL OF LOCALLY QUALIFIED PILOTS & CABIN CREW
For company HR managers there are severe penalties for making false declarations on the 990B form, including jail. When you are applying or renewing employee work permits under the 990B form, what will be your justifications for NOT employing a qualified Hong Kong passport holder or permanent resident?
For every work permit extension or application submitted you will be risking imprisonment and you WILL be reported.
Hong Kong Passport Holders and Permanent Residents keep voicing your concerns to the South China Morning Post and keep making your voice heard to the immigration department hotlines and reporting services.
Best of luck.