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Consul General of Canada in Hong Kong: Discussions on indirect immigration for work visas are heated but there is no wave of applications | Interview

2021-03-19T04:10:29.292Z


After the implementation of the "Hong Kong National Security Act", the tide of immigration reappeared, and the "international line" also responded. In addition to the United Kingdom and Australia, Canada also announced the launch of three new channels in November last year to open the door for Hong Kong people to emigrate.


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Written by: Lin Yingxian and Xie Yuanzhang

2021-03-19 12:00

Last update date: 2021-03-19 12:00

After the implementation of the "Hong Kong National Security Act", the tide of immigration has reappeared, and the "international line" has also responded. In addition to the United Kingdom and Australia, Canada also announced the launch of three new channels in November last year to open the door for Hong Kong people to emigrate, one of them The project aims to allow Hong Kong people with recognized tertiary education to obtain work visas within 5 years. It plans to start accepting applications on February 8, which has caused a strong response in Hong Kong society.

In an interview with "Hong Kong 01", the Canadian Consul General in Hong Kong and Macau Nan Jerry said that the immigration measures "in themselves are not a direct (immigrating to Canada) route", "it remains to be seen how it connects with the other two "Hong Kong routes"," he revealed Hong Kong people who are working locally and studying for a tertiary degree will have the opportunity to "skip a step" and directly become Canadian residents.

He also emphasized that peaceful demonstrations are not a crime in Canada, and they will not "shut down" young people who are involved in the crime.

Regarding Beijing’s refusal to recognize BNO passports and Canada ignoring Beijing’s warnings to provide Hong Kong people with political asylum and immigration channels, Nan Jerry emphasized that Canada is not providing Hong Kong people with new travel documents, but only adjusting the existing channels for Hong Kong people to emigrate. , I do not believe that Beijing or the Hong Kong government believes that these measures will pose a threat.

(Interview with the Consul General in Hong Kong Series 3)

Nan Jerry said frankly that "the open work visa itself is not a direct route," and "it remains to be seen how it connects the other two (for Hong Kong people) routes."

(Photo by Ou Jiale)

"The open work visa itself is not a direct route"

The Canadian government announced in November last year that it had launched three "Hong Kong Pathways" to allow Hong Kong people to migrate to the local area. The authorities announced the details of one of the pathways earlier last month to allow eligible college students who graduated in the past five years to obtain a three-year period. It is still a question mark whether they can set up their roots in Canada after 3 years with the "open work permit" in 2016. What are the other two measures?

Nan Jerry said frankly that "the open work visa itself is not a direct route." Applicants need to work in Canada. They may be eligible to apply for other channels in the future. However, "it remains to be seen how it connects the other two (designed for Hong Kong people). ) Channel", the authorities will announce the details of the other two major channels.

"Hong Kong Path" is only applicable to "True Hong Kongers"

At present, after completing a college degree in Canada, you must first apply for a graduate work visa, and you can apply for permanent residency status after working for one year.

Nan Jerry revealed that the other two channels will allow Hong Kong people who are currently studying and working in Canada to "skip a step" and directly settle in Canada permanently.

Canada’s approach is different from that of Australia. Hong Kong residents holding Hong Kong SAR passports and BNOs can apply.

Wei Nan Jerry emphasized that these three channels are only applicable to "real Hong Kong people". Applicants must live in Hong Kong for a long time. Not all Hong Kong ID card holders can apply, but those who have gone to foreign countries to study in recent years are still eligible. .

Canada’s approach is different from that of Australia. Hong Kong residents holding Hong Kong SAR passports and BNOs can apply.

(Photo/Photo by Luo Guohui)

It has been more than a month since work visa applications have been open, and there has been a lot of discussion in all major discussion boards. Nan Jerry believes that this immigration path tailored for Hong Kong people "seems to be a great deal of interest." ), people continue to submit applications, but frankly they did not see a sharp rise, and said with a smile that the application "has not exceeded the system load, and the system has not been overwhelmed."

When asked about the number of applications and approvals, he pointed out that it is still in the preliminary stages of application, "it is too early to say."

The United Kingdom and Australia have successively introduced immigration measures that favour Hong Kong people. Will there be fierce competition for Hong Kong people?

Nan Jerry said frankly that he does not think that the "Hong Kong approach" is a competition with the British BNO "5+1" and other programs. He is happy to see other countries taking a step for Hong Kong people. He also described the measures of various countries as "complementary" (we see complementary among our programs), "Some Hong Kong people can choose, which is great", and more confidently said, "We believe that Canada is the best choice."

Nan Jerry said that the measures introduced by various countries for Hong Kong people are different, but the starting point is "to work side by side with Hong Kong people, to provide Hong Kong people with opportunities to go abroad, and to recognize that the situation of Hong Kong people, especially young people, has changed since last year. , And this is what Canada can do.” (Photo by Ou Jiale)

During the interview, the reporter mentioned that Canada’s policy was referred to as a "lifeboat." Nan Jerry asserted: "We will not talk about the "lifeboat" policy, we will only talk about the "Hong Kong route", which is specially designed for Hong Kong people. Measures", the measures introduced by various countries for Hong Kong people are different, but the starting point is "to work side by side with Hong Kong people, to provide Hong Kong people with opportunities to go abroad, and to recognize that the situation of Hong Kong people, especially young people, has changed last year. This is within Canada’s ability.” He specifically mentioned that Canada is particularly concerned about the situation in Hong Kong. After the implementation of the National Security Law, it has immediately taken a number of actions to respond. It is the first country to suspend its extradition agreement with Hong Kong.

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Peaceful demonstrations are not crimes, and they will not "shut down" young people who are involved in the case.

The anti-amendment laws and the wave of the National Security Law have been unsettled, and there have been countless arrests. When asked whether they would "shut down" young people with criminal records, Nan Jerry said firmly: "In Canada, citizens Participating in peaceful demonstrations is not a crime. The authorities have also stated clearly that those convicted, prosecuted, and arrested for participating in political incidents will never be turned away.” And Canada has established a system to examine the nature of the crime and whether it will constitute a crime in Canada. Threats, in the past, there were people who carried the case to pass the relevant review.

He continued that civil servants, even those who have worked for the establishment camp, can leave Canada through the "Hong Kong route", emphasizing that the authorities "will not censor your political activities."

According to data from the Canadian Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, 30 Hong Kong residents’ asylum applications were received last year, of which 21 have been processed and 22 are pending approval. This is the first time that more than 20 people have applied since the local government revised its refugee law in 2012. Sheltered and was dealt with.

The "New Hong Kong Cultural Association", a Canadian organization that assists Hong Kong people in exile, stated earlier that 14 Hong Kong people have been granted refugee status, which is the country that grants the most political asylum to Hong Kong people.

Cong Peiwu, the Chinese ambassador to Canada, warned Canada not to go to Hong Kong to provide political asylum at the end of last year (photograph)

Adjusting the immigration policy does not believe it will pose a threat to Beijing

Cong Peiwu, the Chinese ambassador to Canada, warned Canada not to provide political asylum to Hong Kong people at the end of last year, but Canada ignored China's opposition and provided Hong Kong people with a "safe haven."

I was asked whether the introduction of preferential immigration measures for Hong Kong people would cause Beijing to retaliate like the United Kingdom?

Nan Jerry pointed out that no action has been seen in Beijing for the time being. He also pointed out that the practices of Canada and the United Kingdom cannot be compared. He emphasized that Canada is not providing Hong Kong people with new travel documents, but simply adjusting the existing channels for Hong Kong people to emigrate. I believe that Beijing or the Hong Kong government thinks that these measures will pose a threat, and describe Canada as a country of immigrants. It has always welcomed Hong Kong people to settle here. "Now it has only become more welcoming (Hong Kong people), rather than targeting anyone or anything. The move is just a positive way to provide opportunities for Hong Kong people."

▼On January 30th, the Hong Kong government recognized the BNO passport on the "last day"▼

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