Work as a home support worker in Canada and build a pathway to permanent residency
The Home Support Worker Pilot in Canada is designed for foreign caregivers who provide in-home support services to individuals with disabilities, seniors, or those needing additional assistance. This pilot provides a pathway to work in Canada and apply for permanent residency.
Must have a valid full-time job offer from a Canadian employer as a home support worker.
Candidates can apply with or without previous Canadian work experience but need to accumulate at least 24 months of authorized work experience in the role to qualify for permanent residency.
Achieve minimum Canadian Language Benchmark 5 in English or French (reading, writing, speaking, and listening).
Have at least a Canadian one-year post-secondary educational credential or its equivalent from another country.
Pass medical, criminal, and security checks.
Obtain a genuine job offer from a Canadian employer willing to hire you as a home support worker.
Submit applications for both a work permit and for permanent residency under the Home Support Worker Pilot.
Work to accumulate at least 24 months of full-time work experience in Canada in this role.
Ensure that your educational credentials are recognized as equivalent to Canadian standards if obtained outside of Canada.
The initial work permit is specific to the home support worker occupation.
After fulfilling work requirements, candidates can transition to permanent residency.
Family members can accompany the applicant to Canada, and may be eligible for work or study permits.
Candidates must complete 24 months of authorized full-time work experience in Canada as a home support worker and subsequently apply for permanent residency.
You need a valid full-time job offer from a Canadian employer as a home support worker, minimum CLB 5 language proficiency, and at least a one-year post-secondary educational credential or its equivalent.
You can apply with or without previous Canadian work experience, but you'll need to accumulate 24 months of authorized full-time work experience in the role before applying for permanent residency.
No, employers hiring under this pilot are not required to obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment, which streamlines the hiring process for both you and your employer.
Yes, your family members can join you in Canada and may be eligible for their own work or study permits while you complete your qualifying work experience.
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