Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot - Caregiver Program
As of June 18, 2019, you may be able to apply for permanent residence through the Home Child Care Provider Pilot (NOC 4411) or Home Support Worker Pilot (NOC 4412) if you: meet the eligibility requirements, and have a job offer to work in one of these occupations.
Through these pilots, you’ll get an open work permit to come to Canada and work temporarily. This work permit:
is occupation-restricted (so you have to work in that specific occupation)
doesn’t need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
lets you get the work experience you need to be eligible for permanent residence
If you recently worked as a home child care provider or support worker, your experience may count towards your eligibility for permanent residence.
Requirements
Job offer
Language Proficiency, CLB 5
Education, 1 year Canadian post-secondary education or foreign equivalent
Work experience in NOC codes 4411 or 4412
Application Process
1) Obtain a Work Permit
a) Submit application for permanent residence and work or study permit(s) for yourself and your family.
b) Get your occupation specific work permit to obtain the work experience you need for PR
c) Get your work or study permits for your spouse or common-law partner and children to accompany you.
2) Permanent Residence (PR)
Submit your documentation proof of two years work experience to obtain permanent residence.
Temporary work for caregivers
If you don’t meet the requirements for permanent residence as a caregiver, you may be able to work temporarily. Contact us and we will assist you.
Apply to extend your work permit
If you’re currently working in Canada as a caregiver, you may be eligible to extend your work permit through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Read more here
CLOSED PROGRAMS
CARING FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM
The Caring for Children Program ended on June 18, 2019. If you submitted a complete application before June 18, IRCC will continue to process it.
If you’re a caregiver who has been caring for children in Canada, you may be eligible for the Home Child Care Provider Pilot.
CARING FOR PEOPLE WITH HIGH MEDICAL NEEDS PROGRAM
Caring for People with High Medical Needs Program ended on June 18, 2019. If you submitted a complete application before June 18, IRCC will continue to process it.
If you’re a caregiver who has been working in Canada as a home support worker, you may be eligible for the Home Support Worker Pilot.
INTERIM PATHWAY FOR CAREGIVERS
The Interim Pathway for Caregivers ended on October 8, 2019. If you submitted an application before or on October 8, IRCC will continue to process it.
Are you interested to immigrate to Canada in either of the two programs, contact us today for a free evaluation and we will get back to you within 24 hours.
