Search
Contact
Login
Share this article
IMPACT — MEDIUM
The Canadian government recently expanded and extended its open work permit program for Hong Kong residents.
Key Points:
Additional Information: Under the Hong Kong open work permit program, spouses, common-law partners and dependent children are eligible to apply for a study or work permit. Hong Kong residents “at risk of persecution” who have fled to another country may also be eligible under Canada’s existing resettlement programs, including the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Programand the Government-Assisted Refugees Program.
BAL Analysis: The expanded open work program will allow Canada to attract more skilled individuals, including those who have already acquired work experience, to address labor shortages.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.
Copyright © 2023 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.
USCIS recently published a new edition of Form G-1055, Fee Schedule, removing fee waiver eligibility for Form I-131 for certain…
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services received enough petitions to reach the mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000…
Update on applications received for requested date of need from April 1, 2025 (fiscal year (FY) 2025 second half of…
The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Joseph Edlow as director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on July 15. The…