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Hong Kong Permanent Residence Pathway - Stream A - In-Canada Graduates

13 facts quoted from the official source

Time-limited permanent residence pathway for qualifying Hong Kong residents under Stream A - In-Canada Graduates.

Route type
Study
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
3
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Character, security and admissibilityIRCC completes the applicable medical, criminality and security assessment.
  • Language Level MinAn approved language test must show level 5 in all four abilities.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel documentThe applicant must hold a valid HKSAR passport or qualifying British National (Overseas) passport.
Also stated by the source
  • Canadian Graduation Within YearsThe eligible Canadian credential must have been completed in the three years before application.
  • Eligibility summaryIRCC states that the Hong Kong pathways accept applications through 31 August 2026 and publish separate graduate and Canadian-work streams.
  • How and where to applyThe special permanent residence pathways remain available until 31 August 2026.
  • Official source basisIRCC states that the Hong Kong pathways accept applications through 31 August 2026 and publish separate graduate and Canadian-work streams.
  • Outside Quebec IntentThe applicant must intend to settle outside Quebec.
  • Physically In CanadaThe applicant must be physically present in Canada at application and grant.
  • Program Completed In Canada Percent MinAt least 50% of the program must have been completed in Canada.
  • Report summaryIRCC states that the Hong Kong pathways accept applications through 31 August 2026 and publish separate graduate and Canadian-work streams.
  • What the route leads toThe official program is a pathway to Canadian permanent residence.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Valid Temporary StatusValid temporary resident status in Canada is required.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Canada?
The official source states: Time-limited permanent residence pathway for qualifying Hong Kong residents under Stream A - In-Canada Graduates.

Every answer is quoted from the official canada.ca page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 13 points against the official source; 13 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source canada.caLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Canada government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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