You must provide a copy of your language test results that shows you have a level 5 score in all 4 skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) in one of the following:

• – Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)
• – Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC)

If you haven’t already completed a language test, make sure you book one early. It takes time to book the test and get your results.

If you currently live in Quebec, you must prove that you intend to live in a province or territory other than Quebec.

To prove this, you can provide one or more of the following:

• – a statutory declaration explaining where you plan to live and why
• – documents showing any ties you have to the province or territory (outside Quebec) where you plan to live, including
  • *proof of employment
  • *job offers
  • *job applications you’ve submitted
  • *job interviews you have scheduled
  • *proof you have family living in the area
  • *lease agreements or mortgages

You must provide

• – a copy of your diploma or degree
• – your final transcripts

They must show that you graduated

• – from a designated learning institution in Canada
• – in the last 3 years

If you have a diploma or certificate from a graduate or post-graduate program, you must also include both of the following:

• 1. proof that this program required you to have a post-secondary diploma or degree as a prerequisite, such as a
  • – copy of the school’s website showing all the prerequisites
  • – letter from the school that lists the prerequisites you needed
• 2. a copy of your post-secondary diploma or degree and final transcripts showing that you graduated no more than 5 years before the start of your graduate or post-graduate program

You must provide both of the following:

• 1. a copy of your diploma or degree
• 2. your final transcripts

They must show that you graduated in the last 5 years.

If you have a diploma or certificate from a graduate or post-graduate program, you must also include both of the following:

• 1. proof that this program required you to have a post-secondary diploma or degree as a prerequisite, such as a
  • – copy of the school’s website showing all the prerequisites
  • – letter from the school
• 2. a copy of your post-secondary diploma or degree and final transcripts showing that you graduated no more than 5 years before the start of your graduate or post-graduate program

If you graduated from a post-secondary school outside Canada, you must get an educational credential assessment (ECA). This assessment will show that your studies are equal to a Canadian post-secondary diploma or degree.

Canadian work experience (stream B only)

You must provide proof for each job you list in your application. This could be

• 1. a letter from your employer, on company letterhead, that includes
  • *your name
  • *your job title
  • *the dates you worked for the company
  • *the number of hours you worked each week
  • *your annual salary and any benefits you received
  • *the company contact information (address, phone number and email address)
  • *your supervisor’s name, title and signature (or those of the company’s human resources officer)
• 2. a copy of the T4 tax information slips and notices of assessment the Canada Revenue Agency issued to you
• 3. copies of your records of employment
• 4. pay stubs
• 5. copies of bank deposits showing salary payments

Step 1: Prepare and send an email

Enter this text into the subject line of your email: Request to apply for the Permanent Residence Pathways for Hong Kong Residents: [insert your unique client identifier (UCI) or passport number]

Include only the following details in the body of your email:

• – your name
• – the email you want to use to communicate with us
• – your UCI (which is found on your visa or permit) or your passport number

If you don’t have a UCI or passport number, explain why in your email. Don’t add any other information to your email.

Send your email to IRCC.HMHKPublicPolicy-MHPolitiquePubliqueHK.IRCC@cic.gc.ca. You’ll get an automatic reply to confirm we got your message.

Step 2: Create an account with Canada Post

After you get the confirmation email from us, you’ll get an email from Canada Post asking you to sign up for an account. Make sure to check your spam folder, so you don’t miss it. You can also add connect@md-hs.epost.ca to your safe sender list.

When you get this email, follow the instructions to create your account.

You’ll use epost only to submit your application. If we need more information from you, we’ll contact you at the email address you provided.

Step 3: Complete your application

Get the instruction guide

Read the instruction guide (IMM 5067) before you complete the forms. The guide will help you complete them.

Get your checklist and forms

Checklist

• Document checklist [IMM 0134] (PDF, 0.9 MB)

Use your checklist to make sure you include all the forms and documents you need.

Forms for you to fill out

• – Generic Application Form for Canada [IMM 0008] (PDF, 677 KB)
• – Schedule A – Background/Declaration [IMM 5669] (PDF, 1.52 MB)
• – Additional Family Information [IMM 5406] (PDF, 2.23 MB)
• – Supplementary Information – Your Travels [IMM 5562] (PDF, 1.75 MB)

If you’re applying under stream A (In-Canada graduates)

• – Schedule 7A – Permanent residence pathways for Hong Kong residents: Stream A – In-Canada graduates [IMM 0135] (PDF, 1.5 MB)

If you’re applying under stream B (Canadian work experience)

• – Schedule 7B – Permanent residence pathways for Hong Kong residents: Stream B – Canadian work experience [IMM 0136] (PDF, 1.5 MB)

Forms for you to fill out, if applicable

• – Additional Dependants/Declaration [IMM 0008 DEP] (PDF, 434 KB)
• – Use of a Representative [IMM 5476] (PDF, 1.48 MB)

Complete your forms

• – Use the instruction guide to fill out your forms.
• – Make sure you have Adobe Reader 10 or higher and JavaScript turned on. If you have trouble downloading a form, right-click the link and choose “Save Target As…”.
• – Complete the forms on your computer instead of by hand. It’s easier and reduces mistakes that can cause delays.

Step 4: Pay your fees

Your fees will include processing fees for you and anyone you include on your application. You must pay your fees online.

The instruction guide will help you understand which fees apply to you and how to pay them.

Step 5: Submit your application

Upload your completed forms and documents to your deposit account. If possible, upload or scan them in the order they appear in the document checklist.

We’ll review your application from there.

We’ll review your application to make sure

• – it’s complete
• – you meet all the eligibility requirements
• – you paid your fees
• – you included all the required documents

Your application may be delayed if

• – there are any criminal or security problems, or we need to do more background checks
• – your family situation isn’t clear (this could include a divorce, an adoption that isn’t complete or child custody issues that haven’t been resolved)
• – the processing office has to contact other IRCC offices in or outside Canada to confirm the information you gave

If your application isn’t complete

We may return or refuse your application if

• – it’s missing any required documents
• – you didn’t pay your fees

If your application is complete

We’ll ask you, and any family members you include in your application, to

• – give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics), if required
• – complete medical exams

Get your fingerprints and photo taken

You and your family members may need to give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics) after you apply for permanent residence. Find out if you need to give your biometrics.

Get a medical exam

You don’t need to complete a medical exam before you apply.
We’ll ask you to complete one after we review your application.

You must complete a medical exam before you can become a permanent resident of Canada. Your family members must also complete medical exams, even if they’re not coming with you to Canada. You won’t be able to sponsor them in the future if they don’t complete these exams.

We won’t approve your application if your health

• – is a danger to Canada’s public health or safety
• – would cause too much demand on health or social services in Canada

When we ask you to complete your exam, we’ll send you both of the following:

• – medical forms for you and any family members you include in your application
• – instructions about finding a doctor in your area who is authorized to do immigration medical exams

If we approve your application

Make sure you pay your right of permanent residence fee (if you haven’t already).

We’ll contact you to

• – give you a confirmation of permanent residence document, which confirms you’ve been approved to become a Canadian permanent resident
• – confirm your mailing address in Canada, so we can send you your permanent resident card (PR card)

If you have family members outside Canada, we may also send you permanent resident visas for them (if they need visas to enter Canada).

Find out what it means to become a permanent resident.

If we refuse your application

We’ll send you a letter that explains why we refused your application.