On January 9, 2023, the Government of Canada published a new update regarding the permanent residence pathways for Hong Kong residents. According to the update, Hong Kong nationals will not be able to apply for the permanent residence pathways for Hong Kong residents using epost Connect. Instead, qualified applicants must apply only online, using the Permanent Residence Portal. For those unable to apply online, alternate application formats – such as paper, braille, or large print – can be requested.
