CAREGIVER: HOME CARE WORKER IMMIGRATION PILOTS
What are the Caregiver programs for Canada?
Internationally trained or experienced caregivers who do not have any Canadian experience may qualify to be a Caregiver under the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot (child care – NOC 44100) or Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot (elderly care – NOC33102).
Under the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots, eligible candidates are granted permanent residence directly upon arrival in Canada (or upon approval if applying inland).
Rather than requiring candidates to work in Canada on a temporary permit before receiving permanent residence, these updated pilots streamline the process by issuing direct permanent resident status upfront, provided candidates meet the initial language, education, background, and employment requirements.
NOTE: These programs are currently paused for new applications. To be eligible for a work permit as a Caregiver, you must already be in Canada with a valid work permit or study permit. If you are looking for other options, Contact Us and we’ll see what options are available to you.
What are the requirements for the Caregiver Program?
The requirements for Canada’s Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots include a valid full-time job offer from a Canadian employer (outside Quebec), proof of ability to do the job through recent work experience or relevant training, English or French proficiency of CLB/NCLC 4, and a minimum Canadian high school diploma (or foreign equivalent).
Can you bring your family members with you under the Caregiver program?
Yes, your family members (spouse/partner and dependent children) may be included in your application.
How long is the processing time and what are the application fees?
Normal processing times are between 6 to 12 months. However, because the new pilot intake is paused while IRCC processes current inventory, individual file timelines depend on when the application was received prior to the intake cap/pause.
Processing fees depend on the number of applicants included in the application. You can view the complete and updated list of IRCC fees here.
What are the key considerations in submitting an application?
The requirements might look simple on paper, but often applications are rejected because the documents submitted were inaccurate, incomplete, or non-compliant. Here are some key considerations when applying for an open work permit and permanent residency under the Caregiver program in Canada:
- How do you determine if your job offer is valid?
- How do you ensure you meet the requirements for permanent residence?
- How do you optimize your application for a higher chance of approval?
LET’S MAKE IT HAPPEN.
We firmly believe that your success is our success. We’ll strategize on your immigration plan, identify the right pathway for you, and ensure you take the fastest route to Canadian citizenship.
We commit to ensuring that your application package will be accurate, complete, and at its strongest to avoid delays and errors that waste your time and resources. Our goal is to be able to say to you, “Welcome to Canada!”
