Hong Kong residents will be able to apply for a new Canadian open work permit starting February 8.
The new three-year work permits will allow Hongkongers to gain work experience in Canada. They can then use that experience toward an immigration application. Canada’s popular Express Entry system highly values candidates with Canadian work experience.
In order to be eligible for the open work permit, Hongkongers must have graduated with a Canadian post-secondary diploma or degree within the last five years, or hold an equivalent foreign credential. Post-secondary diplomas need to be from programs of at least two years in duration, in order to be eligible.
Visitor visa holders, students, and temporary workers who are currently in Canada can apply for the new open work permit online. Those who are applying from abroad are subject to Canada’s coronavirus safety measures, including travel restrictions, mandatory quarantine, and testing.
The new three-year work permits will allow Hongkongers to gain work experience in Canada. They can then use that experience toward an immigration application. Canada’s popular Express Entry system highly values candidates with Canadian work experience.
In order to be eligible for the open work permit, Hongkongers must have graduated with a Canadian post-secondary diploma or degree within the last five years, or hold an equivalent foreign credential. Post-secondary diplomas need to be from programs of at least two years in duration, in order to be eligible.
Visitor visa holders, students, and temporary workers who are currently in Canada can apply for the new open work permit online. Those who are applying from abroad are subject to Canada’s coronavirus safety measures, including travel restrictions, mandatory quarantine, and testing.
