#open_work_permit

Ottawa extended the open work permit program for Hong Kong nationals   On February 6, 2023, the Government of Canada extended the open work permit program for eligible Hong Kong nationals. According to the expanded eligibility requirements, Hong Kong residents who have graduated within the past ten years from a post-secondary learning institution in Canada or abroad can obtain a work permit for up to 3 years.   Before, only those who had graduated within the last five years were eligible for application. Moreover, Canada has created two pathways to permanent residency for qualified Hong Kong nationals and their families.   #Hong_Kong, #Open_work_permit, #OWP, #PR, #Hong_Kong_nationals   (at Winnipeg, Manitoba) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoaFDhcrrWZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Nearly 50,000 immigrants obtained their permanent residency in Canada under the Temporary Residence to Permanent Residence (TR2PR) Pathway. The program was launched in mid-2021 to combat COVID-19 travel restrictions and allow temporary residents in Canada to acquire permanent residency. Because of the backlog of immigration applications, 51,392 applicants are waiting in the queue for their applications to be processed under the TR2PR Pathway. Many applicants apply for Open Work Permits as their temporary status in Canada expires, and their applications are not getting finalized.

On June 8, 2022, the Government of Canada published an update regarding the new public policy on issuing open work permits under the temporary resident to permanent resident pathway (TR2PR). The temporary public policy that was signed on July 4, 2021, became effective on June 6, 2022. The new public policy will allow the government to issue open work permits until December 31, 2024, and avoid the need for renewals, as well as expand the eligibility criteria for eligible family members abroad to help speed up family reunification.

The new public policy on issuing open work permits under the TR2PR pathway became effective   On June 8, 2022, the Government of Canada published an update regarding the new public policy on issuing open work permits under the temporary resident to   permanent resident pathway (TR2PR). The temporary public policy that was signed on July 4, 2021, became effective on June 6, 2022. The new public policy will   allow the government to issue open work permits until December 31, 2024, and avoid the need for renewals, as well as expand the eligibility criteria for eligible   family members abroad to help speed up family reunification.   #Open_work_permit, #TR2PR, #work_permit (at Winnipeg, Manitoba) https://www.instagram.com/p/CemOr_ZuyVo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Canada introduced special measures to support Hong Kong residents to immigrate to Canada   On July 13, 2021, the Government of Canada introduced a guideline for special measures to support Hong Kong residents coming to Canada.   Now, associate degrees under Education are also eligible for the issuance of an open work permit.   In addition, Canada is going to issue national interest exemption letters to eligible open work permit holders. The Government also made minor reformatting to make the instructions easier for officers to read and navigate.   Foreign nationals who hold a passport issued by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, or by the United Kingdom to a British National Overseas are considered as residents of Hong Kong and eligible to immigrate to Canada under special measures.   #IRCC, #Hong_Kong, #Open_work_permit (at Canada) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRT-Hnin64P/?utm_medium=tumblr

Ottawa announced the new Hong Kong Pathway for Permanent Residency   On February 4, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the start of the new Immigration pathway for residents of Hong Kong. Beginning on February 8, 2021, Hong Kongers may apply for open work permits for up to 3 years if they graduated with a Canadian post-secondary diploma or degree in the last 5 years. Those who are in Canada are allowed to apply from within Canada. In the coming months, IRCC will also introduce two other pathways to permanent residence for young Hong Kong residents. The first will target Hong Kong residents with one year of Canadian work experience and the second will be intended for those who graduated from a post-secondary institution in Canada.   #Hong_Kong, #IRCC, #PR, #open_work_permit, #international_students, #skilled_workers (at Canada) https://www.instagram.com/p/CK6qyt7jikA/?igshid=18xhezwh6ykdz