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Moving to Canada from Hong Kong while Hong Kong PR Pathways are soon expiring!
Are you considering moving to Canada from Hong Kong? Many individuals and families from Hong Kong are exploring pathways to immigrate to Canada from Hong Kong seeking stability, new opportunities, and a high quality of life in a welcoming multicultural nation.
Canada has recognized the unique circumstances of Hong Kong residents and offers several dedicated routes, alongside established Canada immigration programs, for those holding an HKSAR passport and wishing to settle in Canada.
Hong Kong Pathways: Temporary Public Policies for Hong Kong Residents (Time-Sensitive!)
Canada's special temporary public policies offering direct PR pathways for Hong Kong residents or HKSAR Passport Holders are set to EXPIRE ON AUGUST 31, 2026. If you are considering these routes, immediate action is crucial.
These Hong Kong pathways to Canada PR for Hong Kong residents include:
Stream A (In-Canada Graduates)
If you hold an HKSAR passport and have graduated from a qualifying program at a Canadian Designated Learning Institute (DLI) within the last 3 years, meeting language and residency criteria, this stream could be your direct path to permanent residency.
Stream B (Canadian Work Experience)
If you hold an HKSAR passport and have at least one year of eligible full-time Canadian skilled work experience in the last 3 years (supported by an open work permit for Hong Kong residents or other valid permit), along with meeting language requirements, you may qualify under this stream.
Further Opportunities: International Experience Canada (IEC) for HK Youth
Beyond the temporary public policies, young Hong Kong citizens aged 18 to 30 can leverage the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. The Working Holiday Canada Hong Kong stream provides an excellent opportunity to obtain an open work permit, allowing you to gain up to 12 months of diverse Canadian work experience. This experience is invaluable, often serving as a stepping stone towards permanent residency through programs like the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under the Express Entry Canada system.
Unique Opportunities for those working in multinationals
Hong Kong is a global hub of multinational companies in various industries. Hong Kong citizens who happen to work in a company that has a branch established in Canada may be eligible for a closed work permit under the Intra-Company Transfer stream (ICT) of the International Mobility Program (IMP), which exempts the employer from obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This work permit may allow the employee to work in Canada for up to 3 years and accumulate the Canadian work experience required for PR application.
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