關於開放工作許可證
如果您已經根據其中一項專為香港居民設立的永久居民移民途徑申請永久居留，您可能也有資格獲得為期三年的開放工作許可證。此工作許可證讓您在永久居民申請處理期間能夠工作。
工作許可證的資格要求：
- 您必須已經通過其中一個專為香港居民設立的移民途徑申請永久居留。
- 在申請永久居留前的三年內，您曾持有工作或學習許可證。
- 您符合申請工作許可證的資格。
- 您目前人在加拿大。
此工作許可證：
- 僅適用於香港永久居民移民途徑的申請者。
- 有效期最長為三年。
- 允許您為加拿大的任何雇主工作，但以下情況除外：
- 雇主被列入未遵守條件的雇主名單。
- 雇主經常提供脫衣舞、色情舞蹈、陪伴服務或色情按摩。
何時申請此開放工作許可證：
如果您的臨時居民身份在等待永久居民申請處理期間即將到期，您需要申請此開放工作許可證。
您可以在2029年5月之前申請此開放工作許可證。
如果您的臨時居民身份已經過期：
如果您符合以下條件，仍然可以申請此開放工作許可證：
- 您目前人在加拿大。
- 您的臨時身份在過去90天內過期。
在這種情況下，您必須申請恢復臨時居民身份，並支付恢復費用（2024年12月1日起增加至$229），同時申請開放工作許可證。
無法申請的情況：
如果您的永久居民申請已被拒絕、撤回或退回，您將無法根據此公共政策申請開放工作許可證。
家庭成員的工作許可證
您的配偶、同居伴侶或年滿18歲的受撫養子女可以在您申請開放工作許可證時一併申請，只要他們已包含在您的永久居民申請中。
如果您想在加拿大學習：
如果您或您的家庭成員想在加拿大學習，可能需要申請學習許可證。
- 如果您是通過香港移民途徑申請永久居民的主要申請人，您可能有資格在無需學習許可證的情況下在加拿大學習。
- 主要申請人的家庭成員如果計劃學習超過6個月，可能需要學習許可證。請查詢您的家庭成員在加拿大學習所需的條件。
未成年子女：
如果您的未成年子女想在加拿大學習，他們可能需要學習許可證。加拿大的成年年齡依省或地區而異。
請查詢未成年子女在加拿大學習所需的條件。
About the open work permit
If you’ve applied for permanent residence under one of the permanent residence pathways for Hong Kong residents, you may also be eligible for a 3-year open work permit. The work permit lets you work while your permanent residence application is being processed.
To qualify for a work permit, you must
- have already applied for permanent residence through 1 of the 2 pathways for Hong Kong residents
- have held a work or study permit within the previous 3 years before you applied for permanent residence
- be eligible to apply for a work permit
- be in Canada
This work permit
- is only for the applicants of the Hong Kong permanent resident pathways
- is valid for up to 3 years
- allows you to work for any employer in Canada, except for one that
- is listed as ineligible on the list of employers who have failed to comply with the conditions or
- regularly offers striptease, erotic dance or escort services, or erotic massages
When to apply for this open work permit
You only need to apply for this open work permit if your current temporary resident status will expire while you wait for your permanent resident application to be processed.
You have until May 2029 to apply for this open work permit.
If your temporary resident status has already expired
You’re still eligible for this open work permit if
- you’re in Canada and
- your temporary status expired less than 90 days ago
In this case, you must apply to restore your temporary resident status, including paying the restoration fee ($229 increasing Dec 1, 2024) when you apply for this open work permit.
Who can’t apply
You can’t apply for an open work permit under this public policy if your application for permanent residence has been refused, withdrawn or returned.
Work permits for family members
Your spouse, common-law partner, or dependent child over the age of 18 can apply for an open work permit when you apply for yours, if they were included on your permanent resident application.
If you want to study in Canada
If you or your family members want to study in Canada, you may need to apply for a study permit.
If you‘re the principal applicant for permanent residence through 1 of the Hong Kong pathways, you may be eligible to study without a study permit.
Family members of the principal applicant may need a study permit to study in Canada if they’re planning to study for longer than 6 months. Find out what your family member needs to study in Canada.
Minor children
If your dependant, minor child wants to study in Canada, they may need a study permit. The age of majority depends on the province or territory that you plan to settle in.
