As one of the world's most popular destinations for immigrants, Canada attracts numerous investors to settle down due to its generous social welfare, leading educational quality, and comfortable living environment. Canada's inclusive, friendly, and humane characteristics continue to increase its appeal to immigrant groups. According to data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Hong Kong has always been an important source of immigrants for Canada, with many Hong Kong residents moving to Canada every year. Canada has accepted over 400,000 new immigrants for two consecutive years, with a significant number coming from Hong Kong.
In recent years, Canada has been striving to accept more immigrants and has continuously introduced various favorable policies. To attract immigrants from Hong Kong, the Canadian government established a special immigration policy specifically for Hong Kong residents in 2020—the Lifeboat Scheme. Through the Lifeboat Scheme, the Canadian government specifically encourages talent with certain educational backgrounds and basic work experience to come to Canada to study, work, and settle. This program not only provides convenience for those in Hong Kong who wish to apply for Canadian immigration but also allows eligible Hong Kong residents and their families currently living in Canada to obtain Canadian permanent residency. The Canadian Lifeboat Scheme for Hong Kong residents came into effect in June 2021, with a duration of 5 years, valid until August 31, 2026.
Currently, the scheme covers two main immigration pathways: Stream A (study-to-immigration), where applicants can apply after completing a program of at least one year in Canada, with no work required; and Stream B (work-to-immigration), where applicants can apply for a PR card after completing one year of work in Canada.
Worldway Group now focuses on introducing the Stream B category (work-to-immigration) of the Lifeboat Scheme for Hong Kong residents:
Application Requirements
1. Hold a Hong Kong SAR passport / BNO passport
2. English proficiency equivalent to IELTS CLB 5
3. Completed 12 months of work in Canada within the 3 years prior to application
● Full-time + part-time totaling 1,560 hours is sufficient
● No job restrictions
● Can change jobs
Seize the policy benefits; now is the golden time for Hong Kong residents to immigrate to Canada quickly
On February 2, 2023, the Canadian federal immigration authorities announced that the graduation restriction for the Open Work Permit (OWP) program for Hong Kong residents was relaxed from the past 5 years to the past 10 years. Furthermore, effective August 15, 2023, the Canadian federal immigration authorities announced the removal of the educational requirements for applicants under Stream B (work-to-immigration). The relaxation of application conditions for Hong Kong work permits and immigration policies by the Canadian immigration authorities marks Canada's warm welcome to Hong Kong residents and means that more Hong Kong people will be able to immigrate to Canada through this program.
* Hong Kong residents who graduated within the last ten years can apply for a Canadian Open Work Permit and submit an immigration application through Stream B after working in Canada for one year.
* Hong Kong residents who graduated more than ten years ago can apply for an LMIA-based work permit through a Canadian employer and submit an immigration application through Stream B after working in Canada for one year.
Currently, the Canadian government's immigration policy for Hong Kong residents is very friendly, offering exclusive policies with no competitive pressure and no quota limits; as long as the conditions are met, an application can be submitted. Compared to conventional Canadian immigration pathways, the Canadian "Lifeboat Scheme" for Hong Kong residents is more effective and has a lower cost for obtaining permanent residency. For Hong Kong applicants, now is the golden opportunity to immigrate to Canada. Seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and benefit from applying early!
Immigration is a comprehensive planning process, and choosing a formal, professional, and reputable immigration agency with strong brand strength is crucial! Only a capable immigration company can truly help applicants successfully complete their immigration. Worldway Group has gained good recognition in the immigration industry for its high-quality service, high volume of applications submitted, high success rate, and high customer satisfaction regarding Hong Kong immigration. Currently, it is the golden period for Canada to relax its immigration policies for Hong Kong residents. If you have thoughts of indirect immigration to Canada, such as immigrating to Hong Kong first and then using your Hong Kong status to immigrate to Canada, please contact Worldway immediately for a professional assessment!
Worldway Group, one of the top 500 Asian brands, has been rooted in Hong Kong for over 20 years. As one of the earliest companies to carry out Hong Kong immigration business, it has established professional companies in both Hong Kong and mainland China and has successfully helped countless groups of clients move to Hong Kong. Worldway possesses a large-scale project analysis team, a professional documentation team, and a comprehensive customer service team in the industry. It also cooperates with numerous powerful institutions in Canada to provide investors with professional, comprehensive, and diversified services, making it a choice you can trust!
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