Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada facilitates the arrival of immigrants, provides protection to refugees, and offers programming to help newcomers settle in Canada. It also:
- grants citizenship and
- issues travel documents (such as passports) to Canadians.
Residents of Hong Kong
You may qualify for special measures to come to Canada, including
- an open work permit for Hong Kong recent graduates
- pathways to permanent residence for eligible Hong Kong residents who are currently in Canada
- priority processing
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Parliamentary Secretary
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Features
Help Centre
Find quick and direct answers to your questions, including how to complete application forms, extend visas and permits, and replace lost documents.
Remind visiting friends and family to apply early for their visa or eTA
Encourage your international guests to check Canada’s entry requirements and apply early if they need a visa or eTA.
Express Entry
Express Entry provides a faster way for skilled workers to settle in Canada.
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