Canada is accepting more Hong Kong residents with 2 new immigration programs.

On June 8, 2021, Marco E.L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced 2 new permanent residence pathways to help more Hong Kong residents to come to Canada. Offering workers and recent graduates a faster permanent residence application process. Canada is accepting Hong Kong residents without a lineup, or TOEFL/IETLS exams.

“With young Hong Kongers casting their eyes abroad, we want them to choose Canada. Our Hong Kong immigration pathway is a historic initiative, intended to attract talented applicants who will drive our economy forward.”

—The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship

The Canada New Immigration programs focus on workers or recent graduates of Hong Kong residents. Eligible applicants must have valid temporary resident status. Must be in Canada, when submitting applications and when the residency is granted. They must meet the eligibility requirements subject to Canada’s regular immigration application, screening processes, and admissibility requirements. And Canada New Immigration Programs aim to provide a priority processing for Hong Kong residents as well.