Short period of time away from Hong Kong break my continuity of residence?

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Sometimes, continuity of ordinary residence can inadvertently be broken due to factors outside of your control…

QUESTION

I recently graduated from a Hong Kong university after 2 years of permanent study.

Due to circumstances I had to return to my home country for a few months, however I am due to return to Hong Kong next month to take up employment and apply for a Non-Local Graduate Visa.

Will my absence from Hong Kong be viewed in the long term by the Immigration Department as a break in continuous residence for my right of abode application subsequently? 

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