Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot (Caregiver)
Embassy required
- Processing time
- 12-24 months
- Fee
- CAD $1,525 (processing) + $575 (RPRF) = CAD $2,100
- Validity
- Permanent residence
- Entry
- Single entry
Pathway to permanent residence for caregivers in home child care (NOC 44100) and home support worker (NOC 44101) roles. Replaces previous Live-in Caregiver Program. Applicants must have a qualifying job offer. Two streams: one for those with Canadian work experience, one for those applying from abroad. Minimum CLB 4 language proficiency required. Must have Canadian high school equivalent education or higher.
Eligibility
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Employment
Must have 6 months of continuous full-time relevant work experience in last 3 years and completed a relevant training credential in last 2 years. Job offer must be in NOC 44100 (home child care provider) or NOC 44101 (home support worker).
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Criminal record
Must be admissible to Canada.
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Health
Must pass immigration medical examination.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 0
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Police clearance
Countries required: All countries where applicant lived 6+ months since age 18; Validity months: 12
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Credential assessment
Accepted agencies: WES, IQAS, CES, MCC, PEBC, ICAS; Validity months: 60
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Health exam
Panel physician required: Yes; Validity months: 12
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No
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Language test score
Accepted tests: IELTS General Training, CELPIP General (English); TEF Canada, TCF Canada (French); Minimum score: CLB 4 in all four abilities
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather language test results, Educational Credential Assessment, employment references, job offer from Canadian employer, police certificates, and medical exam results.
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Online application
Submit permanent residence application online through IRCC portal under the Home Care Worker pilot.
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Fee payment
Pay CAD $1,525 processing fee plus CAD $575 RPRF.
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Biometrics
Provide biometrics at designated collection point.
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Processing wait
Processing typically takes 12-24 months.