Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots
Canada is introducing Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots to replace the Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker Pilots, which closed on June 17, 2024. These new pilots will provide caregivers with a more streamlined pathway to permanent residence, effective March 31, 2025.
These new pilots aim to meet the growing demand for home care workers by offering a direct and efficient pathway to permanent residence.
Overview of Closed Programs
Home Child Care Provider Pilot
This program allowed caregivers working in child care to apply for permanent residence after gaining work experience in Canada.
Home Support Worker Pilot
Similar to the child care pilot, this program was for caregivers in home support roles, such as assisting individuals with daily living activities.
Both programs required applicants to have relevant work experience, meet language proficiency standards, and fulfill education requirements.
New Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots
The new Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots offer an improved and faster pathway to permanent residence for caregivers. Key features include:
Immediate Permanent Residence- Caregivers can now obtain permanent residence upon arrival in Canada, eliminating the previous work experience requirement.
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum Language Requirement : CLB 4 in English or French.
- Education : A credential equivalent to a Canadian high school diploma.
- Experience : Recent and relevant experience in a home care occupation.
- Job Offer : A full-time offer from a Canadian employer in the home care sector.
Two Streams
- In-Canada Stream : Opens first on March 31, 2025 for workers already in Canada.
- Outside - Canada Stream : Will also be available for applicants applying from abroad.