09/07/2026
🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE: Hong Kong Permanent Residence Pathways Closing to New Applications
IRCC Notice: The temporary permanent residence pathways for Hong Kong nationals in Canada (Streams A & B) will stop accepting new applications on August 31, 2026.
Here is what you need to know about what this means for applicants:
📌 Applications Submitted On or Before August 31, 2026:
IRCC will continue to process all applications submitted prior to the deadline.
📌 Need Work Authorization While Waiting?
If you have already applied for PR under this pathway, you may still be eligible to apply for an open work permit under the public policy policy to maintain your legal status in Canada while your application is being processed (available until May 2029).
📌 Looking for Alternative Immigration Pathways?
If you did not submit before the cutoff or need to explore alternative routes to permanent residency in Canada, our team can help evaluate your options (such as Express Entry, PNP streams, or work permits).
💬 Questions about your status or alternative pathways? Send us a message and we will be glad to help!
