Permanent Residency Pathway for Hong Kong Residents

Eligibility    

• Stream A:
  • Age: No restriction  
  • Education: Graduated from a post-secondary designated learning institution in Canada within 3 years prior to applying for permanent residence  
    • Recognized courses include :
      • A degree ;
      •  diploma for completion of a program that is at least 2 years in length;
      • A graduate or post-graduate diploma, certificate or credential that is at least 1 year in length; (the completion of a post-secondary degree or diploma as a prerequisite, and the post-secondary degree or diploma must have been obtained no more than 5 years before the commencement of the graduate or post-graduate program) 
  • Work experience: No requirement  
  • Language: English or French with a level of proficiency of at least CLB 5  
  • Proof of funds: Have sufficient fund to support you and your family after you arrive in Canada

• Stream B :
  • Age: No restriction  
  • Education: Completion of a course of study at a post-secondary designated learning institution in Canada or abroad within 5 years prior to applying for permanent residence, if the diploma, certificate or credential is issued abroad it will also be subject to an equivalency assessment 
    • Recognized courses include :
      • A degree;
      • A diploma for completion of a program that is at least 2 years in length;
      • A graduate or post-graduate diploma, certificate or credential that is at least 1 year in length; (the completion of a post-secondary degree or diploma as a prerequisite, and the post-secondary degree or diploma must have been obtained no more than 5 years before the commencement of the graduate or post-graduate program) ;
  • Work experience: At least 1 year of full-time work experience in Canada, or a total of at least 1560 hours of part-time work experience within the 3 years prior to applying for permanent residence  
  • Language: English or French with a level of proficiency of at least CLB 5 
  • Proof of funds: Have sufficient fund to support you and your family after you arrive in Canada

Accompanying Family Members:

• Your spouse or common-law partner, and  
• Your dependent children under 22 years old