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Permanent Residence Pathways for Hong Kong Residents

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Permanent Residence Pathways for Hong Kong Residents

Canada offers two PR pathways for Hong Kong residents, available until August 31, 2026.

 

Stream A: In-Canada Graduates
For recent graduates of a Canadian post-secondary institution. Applicants must:

  • Hold a Hong Kong SAR or British National (Overseas) passport.

  • Be physically present in Canada with valid temporary resident status.

  • Intend to live outside Quebec.

  • Achieve CLB 5 in English/French.

Graduate within the last 3 years with:

  • A 2-year diploma (excluding graduate/postgraduate diplomas), OR

  • A degree (associate, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral), OR

  • A 1-year graduate/postgraduate diploma/certificate (with a prior post-secondary credential earned within 5 years).

  • Complete at least 50% of the program in Canada.

 

Stream B: Canadian Work Experience
For those with recent Canadian work experience. Applicants must:

  • Hold a Hong Kong SAR or British National (Overseas) passport.

  • Be physically present in Canada with valid temporary resident status.

  • Intend to live outside Quebec.

  • Achieve CLB 5 in English/French.

  • Have 12 months of full-time work (or 1,560 hours of part-time) in Canada within 3 years.
     

Work must be legally obtained and cannot include:

  • Work as a full-time student.

  • Self-employment.

  • Work outside Canada or unemployment periods.

For further information

Hong Kong Skyline
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Permanent Residence Pathways for Hong Kong Residents

Canada offers two PR pathways for Hong Kong residents, available until August 31, 2026.

 

Stream A: In-Canada Graduates
For recent graduates of a Canadian post-secondary institution. Applicants must:

  • Hold a Hong Kong SAR or British National (Overseas) passport.

  • Be physically present in Canada with valid temporary resident status.

  • Intend to live outside Quebec.

  • Achieve CLB 5 in English/French.

Graduate within the last 3 years with:

  • A 2-year diploma (excluding graduate/postgraduate diplomas), OR

  • A degree (associate, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral), OR

  • A 1-year graduate/postgraduate diploma/certificate (with a prior post-secondary credential earned within 5 years).

  • Complete at least 50% of the program in Canada.

 

Stream B: Canadian Work Experience
For those with recent Canadian work experience. Applicants must:

  • Hold a Hong Kong SAR or British National (Overseas) passport.

  • Be physically present in Canada with valid temporary resident status.

  • Intend to live outside Quebec.

  • Achieve CLB 5 in English/French.

  • Have 12 months of full-time work (or 1,560 hours of part-time) in Canada within 3 years.
     

Work must be legally obtained and cannot include:

  • Work as a full-time student.

  • Self-employment.

  • Work outside Canada or unemployment periods.

For further information

Hong Kong Skyline

Permanent Residence Pathways for Hong Kong Residents

Canada offers two PR pathways for Hong Kong residents, available until August 31, 2026.

 

Stream A: In-Canada Graduates
For recent graduates of a Canadian post-secondary institution. Applicants must:

  • Hold a Hong Kong SAR or British National (Overseas) passport.

  • Be physically present in Canada with valid temporary resident status.

  • Intend to live outside Quebec.

  • Achieve CLB 5 in English/French.

Graduate within the last 3 years with:

  • A 2-year diploma (excluding graduate/postgraduate diplomas), OR

  • A degree (associate, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral), OR

  • A 1-year graduate/postgraduate diploma/certificate (with a prior post-secondary credential earned within 5 years).

  • Complete at least 50% of the program in Canada.

 

Stream B: Canadian Work Experience
For those with recent Canadian work experience. Applicants must:

  • Hold a Hong Kong SAR or British National (Overseas) passport.

  • Be physically present in Canada with valid temporary resident status.

  • Intend to live outside Quebec.

  • Achieve CLB 5 in English/French.

  • Have 12 months of full-time work (or 1,560 hours of part-time) in Canada within 3 years.
     

Work must be legally obtained and cannot include:

  • Work as a full-time student.

  • Self-employment.

  • Work outside Canada or unemployment periods.

For further information

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