Canada launches plan to accelerate caregiver application processing

April 15, 2021
As part of this plan, IRCC will:

*finalize permanent residence applications for up to 6,000 caregivers who have completed their in-Canada work experience and their immediate family members, by December 31, 2021
*make at least 1,500 first-stage decisions on applications for the Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker pilots by June 30, 2021
*Prioritization of these decisions will allow more caregiver work permits to be issued for those who have valid job offers to work for families in Canada.
*increase the digitization of caregiver applications
*ensure applicants receive acknowledgement of receipt letters by May 31, 2021
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