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:
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Hold a Hong Kong SAR or British National (Overseas) passport.
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Be physically present in Canada with valid temporary resident status.
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Intend to live outside Quebec.
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Achieve CLB 5 in English/French.
Graduate within the last 3 years with:
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A 2-year diploma (excluding graduate/postgraduate diplomas), OR
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A degree (associate, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral), OR
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A 1-year graduate/postgraduate diploma/certificate (with a prior post-secondary credential earned within 5 years).
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Complete at least 50% of the program in Canada.
Stream B: Canadian Work Experience
For those with recent Canadian work experience. Applicants must:
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Hold a Hong Kong SAR or British National (Overseas) passport.
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Be physically present in Canada with valid temporary resident status.
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Intend to live outside Quebec.
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Achieve CLB 5 in English/French.
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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:
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Work as a full-time student.
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Self-employment.
-
Work outside Canada or unemployment periods.


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.

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.
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