Vancouver resident Calvin Wong says he can finally start picturing a future in Canada after the federal government announced it was dropping educational requirements for Hong Kongers seeking permanent residency in the wake of the Chinese city's crackdown on dissent.
Wong, 28, had graduated from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology with a computer science degree in 2017 before moving to Canada on a work permit in 2021, looking for a life where he could enjoy "political freedom."
"It's a very great move by the Canadian government and I can eventually get permanent residence here, contribute and live in Canada safely," said Wong, his voice breaking with emotion. Stream A applies to former Hong Kong residents who graduated from a post-secondary institution in Canada within three years. People with at least one year of work experience in Canada who graduated from a foreign or Canadian institution within five years could apply for Stream B.
The announcement by Fraser's ministry said Canada "continues to stand by Hong Kong residents, and supports their freedom and democracy."Wong said that being excluded under the current rules had left him depressed.
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