Canada's new visa lazy package | 2 key 4 types of people are eligible to hold recognized overseas certificates

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Author: Cheng Yihua

2021-02-05 15:43

The last update date: 2021-02-05 15:43

The Canadian government announced on February 4 that it will open Hong Kong residents to apply for new work visas from February 8.

In fact, Canada’s entire plan has two main points. One is that eligible persons with recognized overseas certificates can apply for a new work visa for up to three years, which means that it will open the door to a large number of young people in Hong Kong. There are 2 pathways for young Hong Kong residents to lead to permanent residence.

According to information from the Canadian plan, the entire plan's measures cover 4 categories of Hong Kong people.

Category 1: Those who have studied in Canada in the past 5 years

According to the Canadian statement, those who can apply for a new work visa include those who have graduated in the past 5 years and have obtained a Canadian post-secondary diploma or degree in the last 5 years. For at least 2 years.

They can apply for an open work visa for up to 3 years.

At present, for a period of time after graduation, those who are going to study in Canada can actually apply for the “Post-Graduation Work Visa” (PGWP), which is also open-ended and up to three years, to stay in the local area to work. For those who study abroad in the first year, they will want to attract a group of people who have left to return to Canada to find work.

Canada issued a statement that eligible Hong Kong residents can apply for a new work visa from February 8 (website screenshot)

Category 2: Hong Kong young college graduates

The greater focus of Canada’s new work visa program is to allow a class of applicants with “equivalent foreign credential” (equivalent foreign credential) to apply in addition to those who have graduated in the past 5 years and obtained a Canadian post-secondary diploma or degree. This means Many Hong Kong young people who have not studied in Canada are also eligible.

The Canadian side has not stated directly about the details of the "equivalent foreign certificate", but according to the country's current immigration system, if the applicant does not graduate in Canada, it will require the other party to obtain the "ECA Educational Credential Assessment" (Educational Credential Assessment) to show This qualification is certified and is equivalent to that required by Canada.

The Canadian side recognizes that more than one institution provides this "ECA certification" service. For example, in the WES (World Education Services) website system, you can see that most of the tertiary institutions in Hong Kong are in the list set up in the system. Of course, the institution Whether a certain diploma or degree of the school can be regarded as equivalent to that of Canada depends on whether it is finally certified.

However, Canada's opening of applications for holders of "equivalent foreign certificates" will open the door to a large number of young Hong Kong people.

Canada's new visa program has attracted the attention of many Hong Kong people. The picture shows Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau's statement in Ottawa on November 19, 2020.

(AP)

In addition to the new work visa, another focus of the new Canadian plan is to set up two pathways to permanent residence for young Hong Kong residents, which will also cover two types of Hong Kong residents:

Category 3: Those who have worked in Canada for one year

The Canadian side stated that the first path to permanent residence is to apply for those who have obtained at least one year of work experience in Canada.

According to this statement, in addition to a group of Hong Kong people who are already working in Canada, the plan may also become a way for future holders of new work visas to lead to permanent residence.

The relevant channels will be launched later this year. The Canadian side currently points out that applicants must also meet language and education requirements.

As for whether there will be other thresholds, the details will be announced by the Canadian side.

The picture shows the street scene outside Parliament Hill in Ottawa, the capital of Canada, taken in June 2015 (Getty)

Category 4: College students studying in Canada

The second oriented permanent residency route introduced by Canada to Hong Kong people is to grant applications to Hong Kong people who have graduated from Canadian post-secondary education institutions, who can apply directly for permanent residency.

Canada stated that the oriented permanent residency route is for young Hong Kong residents, but it has not yet stated whether there is an age limit. This route will also be launched later this year. Details will be announced.

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