Caregivers

Overview of the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots (HCWP)

The HCWP will consist of two streams:

1. Workers in Canada Stream: Opens March 31, 2025, for caregivers already working in Canada.
2. Applicants Not Working in Canada Stream: Opening date TBD, for those applying from outside Canada.
   
   

Key Features

• Permanent Residence on Arrival: Unlike previous programs requiring Canadian work experience, eligible caregivers will receive PR immediately upon entering Canada.
• Flexible Employment: Caregivers can work for organizations providing temporary or part-time care (e.g., for semi-independent individuals or those recovering from illness/injury) or in private homes.
• Family Inclusion: Spouses and children can apply for work or study permits alongside the caregiver’s PR application.
  
  

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, applicants must:

• Language Proficiency: Achieve a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) Level 4 in English or French.
• Education: Hold the equivalent of a Canadian high school diploma (no post-secondary education required, unlike previous pilots).
• Work Experience: Have at least 6 months of recent, relevant caregiving experience or a related caregiver training credential.
• Job Offer: Secure a full-time job offer in home care from an eligible Canadian employer (no Labour Market Impact Assessment required).

Application Caps

• The “Workers in Canada” stream has a cap of 2,750 spots for 2025 (2,600 for documented workers and 150 for out-of-status workers). Caps for the “Applicants Not Working in Canada” stream are not yet specified.