Canada: Work permit for Hong Kong PR applicants opens; Read details
Babushahi Bureau
Toronto (Canada), May 8, 2024: Canada has opened new public policy for Hong Kong permanent residence (PR) applicants.
As per the new public policy unveiled by Immigration Minister Marc Miller, Hong Kong permanent residency pathway applicants will be able to extend their status and obtain a new open work permit in Canada effective from May 27, 2024.
During the five years that the new public policy will remain effective for the next five years, candidates will be able to continue working in Canada while their application for permanent residency is being processed.
Interestingly, if an applicant applies under this public policy and their temporary status expires ninety days before they apply for a new open work permit, they can simultaneously apply to reinstate their temporary status.