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1. The Applicant entered Hong Kong lawfully on 3 September 2011, under a Visitor’s Visa, which he extended but thereafter overstayed from 26 September 2011. He was arrested by the police for overstaying on 24 March 2012, and referred to the Immigration Department two days later. The Applicant submitted a non-refoulement (“NRF”) claim by way of written representation on 17 April 2012. He was released upon recognisance on 11 May 2012. His NRF claim form was submitted on 20 July 2015.