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1. The Applicant entered Hong Kong illegally by boat from China on 1 June 2007. A few days later, he approached the offices of UNHCR to claim refugee status, which was refused in 2008. In the interim, he was arrested on 20 December 2007, and referred to the Immigration Department on 22 December. He was released on recognisance on 15 January 2008. The Applicant submitted a non-refoulement (“NRF”) claim by way of written representation on 21 August 2008. His NRF claim form was finally submitt