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Canada aims to clear Hong Kong immigration backlog by 2027

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Canada has introduced a new, time-limited measure to address a backlog of over 30,000 Hong Kong immigration applications. This initiative aims to provide permanent residency to Hongkongers by 2027, a move welcomed by experts and advocates. However, questions persist regarding the feasibility of meeting this target and the specifics of the additional quota spaces allocated. AI

RANK_REASON Government policy change impacting immigration for a specific group. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Canada aims to clear Hong Kong immigration backlog by 2027

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Connor Mycroft ·

    Canadian plan to clear Hongkonger migration backlog welcomed but questions remain

    A Canadian goal of clearing a backlog of more than 30,000 applications from Hongkongers awaiting permanent residency is “encouraging” but questions remain about whether it can be achieved by 2027, advocates and immigration experts have said. Experts and Canadian parliamentarians …

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