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Today, Minister Mendicino announced a new immigration initiative that will attract students and youth from Hong Kong to Canada by offering a new open work permi...t and broadening their pathways to permanent residency. This includes: A new initiative will allow eligible Hong Kong residents, in Canada or abroad, with recently completed post-secondary studies to apply for an open work permit, which may be valid for up to 3 years. A new pathway to permanent resident status for in-Canada Hong Kong residents who meet specific eligibility criteria is also being created, available in 2021. Expedited study permit applications for those who want to study in Canada. New measures to expedite documents for Canadians and permanent residents in Hong Kong, to speed up processing of permanent residence applications, including family sponsorship, which will benefit Hong Kong residents, and encourage Hong Kong youth to study or work in Canada. Waiving application processing fees for Hong Kong residents in Canada on a temporary basis who apply to renew their status to extend their stay. Learn more about the immigration measures supporting Hong Kong residents and Canadians in Hong Kong: https://www.canada.ca//canada-announces-immigration-measur

International students with, or approved for, a study permit who will be attending a designated learning institution with a #COVID19 readiness plan approved by ...their provincial or territorial government may be able to travel to . Lean more: https://www.canada.ca//coronavi/students/approved-dli.html