Canada to provide new immigration pathways for Hongkongers
On November 12, 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced a new immigration initiative that allows students and youth from Hong Kong to get an open work permit if they have completed post-secondary studies in Canada in the last 5 years. In addition, Hongkongers will benefit from a new pathway to permanent residency. The new pathway will be available next year and will have simplified language and education requirements provided candidates will have 1 year of work experience in Canada. IRCC also temporarily waived processing fees for Hong Kong residents in Canada. There are an estimated 300,000 Canadians living in Hong Kong, which is one of the largest Canadian communities abroad.
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