Canada's new stream may be better choice for young Hongkongers as it targets the young professionals. BNO scheme has certain financial threshold for applicants. For example, BNO scheme applicants are required to show financial records demonstrating that they can support themselves and any accompanying dependents for at least six months. On the other hand, Canada's schemes do not require secured employment or any financial threshold from the applicants. Canada's scheme is also simpler and shorter. The Open Work Permit scheme for Hong Kong people only requires applicants to work in Canada for one year, and then they can apply for permanent resident. While the BNO scheme for UK requires the applicants to live in UK for five years before they submit their immigration applications.
