Students coming form Hong Kong will follow a similar process as the one listed below. However, this new program comes with a few added benefits. The Government has announced new immigration measures supporting students and youths from Hong Kong, as part of path for them towards permanent residency. This is a clear path for youth to move from study to work to permanent residency, in an easy and efficient process.
Canada is offering open work permits valid for up to three years for recent graduates from Hong Kong. Having an open work permit means that they can come to Canada first, and start looking for a job while they are here. The overall goal of this plan is to create a path for permanent residency.
The permanent residency path will begin in 2021, with the following requirements,
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- minimum language ability
- education level
- 1 year of work experience in Canada
Keep in mind that, one year’s work experience is easily gained through the previously mentioned open work permit. To elaborate, applicants may first arrive under an open work permit, and then continue on to permanent residency. The Canadian Government has dedicated resources specifically for expediting study permits for Hong Kong residence wishing to peruse education within Canada.