Canada extends and expands open work permit program for Hong Kong residents
From: IRCC
News release
February 6, 2023—Scarborough, Ontario—
Sean Fraser, Minister of IRCC
announced today that Canada is extending and expanding the open work permit program for eligible HK residents.
1. Canada is extending the deadline to apply and expanding eligibility to Hong Kong residents who have graduated within thepast 10 years from a post-secondary learning institution in Canada or abroad.
2. The extended deadline for eligible Hong Kong residents to apply for an open work permit is February 7, 2025.
This means that more Hong Kongers can pursue their career goals and gain valuable work experience in Canada for up to 3 years. Previously, applicants had to have graduated within the past 5 years.
Government of Canada has established 2 pathways to permanent residence for eligible Hong Kong applicants and their families. 冇變