Jason Chan, a former teacher from Hong Kong, moved to Toronto seeking stability and freedom under Canada’s immigration pathways for Hong Kong residents. Jason quickly found work teaching English at a local tutoring center, allowing him to cover living expenses while awaiting permanent residency approval.
Initially, things went smoothly. However, prolonged delays began taking their toll. Jason’s application for an open work permit was caught up in bureaucratic errors and confusion over paperwork. His current permit expired, and he was issued a temporary status document—one unfamiliar to many employers.
As a result, Jason’s employer reluctantly let him go, fearing potential legal complications. Jobless and facing rent, Jason dipped into savings that rapidly depleted. Worse, his provincial health coverage expired alongside his original permit, leaving him without affordable healthcare during a critical time when stress-induced health problems began surfacing.
Jason’s attempts to renew his driver’s license failed due to ambiguous immigration status, severely restricting his job search radius and independence. Emotionally and financially strained, Jason found solace among fellow Hong Kong immigrants facing similar uncertainties.
Months passed without meaningful updates from immigration authorities, amplifying Jason’s anxiety about potential rejection and deportation. Despite his qualifications and initial enthusiasm, Jason now faces an uncertain future, caught in Canada’s immigration backlog and unable to plan for tomorrow.
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