Canada was among Western countries that rolled out bespoke migration pathways for Hongkongers after the national security law came into effect in 2020. Photo: Shutterstock
Canada was among Western countries that rolled out bespoke migration pathways for Hongkongers after the national security law came into effect in 2020. Photo: Shutterstock

21,000 Hongkongers granted Canadian work permits under easier migration pathway but hundreds find permanent residency a step too far

  • Graduates from 2016 and 2017 say by the time they fulfil work requirement, they cannot apply for PR
  • Those who have studied in Canada get PR faster than those who go with open work permits, data shows

Canada was among Western countries that rolled out bespoke migration pathways for Hongkongers after the national security law came into effect in 2020. Photo: Shutterstock
Canada was among Western countries that rolled out bespoke migration pathways for Hongkongers after the national security law came into effect in 2020. Photo: Shutterstock
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