home child care provider and the home support
The Government of Canada has announced that it will begin accepting new applications for two caregiver immigration programs starting January 1, 2024.
Expected Application Acceptance in 2024
In 2024, a total of 5,500 applications are expected to be accepted under the two pilot projects.
Division of Maximum Candidates
Furthermore, the maximum number of candidates for these pilot programs is now divided into two categories: those seeking experience and those seeking direct entry into permanent residence.
Statement by Immigration Minister Sean Fraser
“We are pleased to open the application process for the Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker pilot programs to help address labor shortages in these key sectors,” said Immigration Minister Sean Fraser in a statement. “Caregivers make valuable contributions to families and communities across Canada. These pilots will help us test new pathways to permanent residency for caregivers.”
Occupations eligible for Canada Caregiver Program
You can utilize your work experience to obtain permanent residency if you have worked one of the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) jobs full-time in Canada:
Home child care providers (NOC 44100)
- Babysitter
- Child care live-in caregiver
- Child care provider – private home
- Nanny
- Parent’s helper
Home Support Worker Pilot (NOC 44101)
- Attendant for persons with disabilities – home child care
- Family caregiver
- Home support worker
- Live-in caregiver – seniors
- Personal aide – home support
- Personal care attendant – home child care
- Respite worker – home support
Job Offer Requirement and LMIA Exemption
Applicants must have a job offer from a Canadian family to apply for any of these programs and an LMIA is not necessary. After receiving a job offer, qualified candidates may apply for a close work permit, come to Canada, and work in a temporary position to gain experience. Once these individuals have been in Canada for a year, they are eligible to apply for permanent residency.
- The basic requirements needed by the candidates applying under Gaining Experience Category are:
- A valid full-time job offer (IMM 5983 E)
- English or French CLB level 5 (IELTS = Reading 4 and remaining modules 5)
- Post-secondary education of at least 1 year
- Any prior experience or education that proves the applicant is qualified to perform the duties outlined in the job offer.
- The basic requirements needed by the candidates applying under Direct Entry into Permanent Residence are:
- At least 12 months of full-time work experience in Canada in the last 36 months
- Post-secondary education of at least 1 year
- Any experience or training that demonstrates the candidate can do the work described in the job offer.
How To Apply
Depending on your circumstances, you can prepare for before January 1st by following the official IRCC guide for home child care providers and home support workers.
The new permanent residence portal has an online application gateway through which qualified applicants can submit their applications.
