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Canada closes Hong Kong migration pathway, prompting move to US and UK

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Canada has closed its dedicated migration pathway for individuals from Hong Kong, leaving some applicants in limbo. This scheme, established in 2021 following Beijing's national security law, allowed Hongkongers to pursue permanent residency through education or work experience. Immigration agents report that some individuals are now exploring alternative destinations like the US and the UK due to difficulties in meeting the program's requirements, such as English proficiency tests. AI

RANK_REASON Government policy change affecting migration pathways. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Canada closes Hong Kong migration pathway, prompting move to US and UK

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthew Cheng,Eric Jiang ·

    ‘Stuck’: Canada ends Hong Kong migration pathway, some turn to US and UK

    The closure of Canada’s “lifeboat” migration scheme for Hongkongers has left some applicants who are struggling to meet permanent residency requirements in limbo, prompting others to consider alternative destinations such as the US and Britain. Hong Kong-based immigration agents …

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