The Home Care Worker Program in Canada allows foreign nationals to come to Canada to work as caregivers and eventually apply for permanent residency.
To facilitate the immigration of foreign caregivers who wish to work in Canada and eventually apply for permanent residency.
Requirements to qualify for the Home Care Worker Program
Must have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer in one of the eligible caregiving occupations.
Must have at least 24 months of full-time work experience in Canada as a caregiver or have completed a specific caregiver program.
Meet minimum language requirements in English or French (CLB 5 in reading, writing, speaking, and listening).
Completed at least a Canadian high school education or equivalent.
Must pass medical, criminal, and security checks.
Two specialized pilot programs for caregivers
Focuses on caregivers who care for children under the age of 18 in their own home or a private household.
Designed for caregivers who care for seniors or individuals with disabilities.
Follow these steps to apply for the Home Care Worker Program
Secure a job offer from a Canadian employer willing to hire you under the caregiver program.
Submit an application for a work permit along with supporting documentation, including the job offer, proof of qualifications, and language test results.
Gain at least 24 months of work experience in Canada under the program.
After obtaining the required work experience, you can apply for permanent residency through the respective pilot program.
This is an occupation-restricted open work permit, specific to the caregiver pathway you choose.
Your family members can join you in Canada and may be eligible for work and study permits.
After completing the required work experience, caregivers can apply for permanent residency and continue working in Canada.
The Home Child Care Provider Pilot is for caregivers looking after children under 18, while the Home Support Worker Pilot is for those caring for seniors or people with disabilities. We help identify which pathway matches your job offer and experience.
You can apply with or without prior Canadian work experience, but you'll need to accumulate at least 24 months of full-time authorized work experience in the role before you can apply for permanent residency.
No, employers hiring under this program are not required to obtain an LMIA, which simplifies the hiring process and speeds up your ability to start working in Canada.
Yes, your spouse and dependent children can accompany you to Canada, with your spouse potentially eligible for a work permit and your children able to attend Canadian schools.
Book a consultation with our immigration experts to explore your caregiver pathway options.