Canada Caregiver Program
Immigration Consultant in Vancouver, BC
Canada’s Caregiver Program has changed throughout the years but this immigration pathway remains to be a solid option for those who are interested in either working temporarily or permanently in Canada, as long as you meet the minimum eligibility requirements. This program leads to permanent residency and you can bring your family members with you.
Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot
Requirements:
Two years of full-time work experience in Canada as a home child care provider within the past four years;
A minimum language requirement of “initial intermediate” by meeting Canadian Language Benchmark 5 in a designated third-party language test; and
A Canadian post-secondary education credential of at least one year, or an equivalent foreign credential supported by an Educational Credential Assessment.
Program Highlights:
You must work as a home child care provider or home support worker
You can work for any Canadian employer
Your employer doesn’t need a Labour Market Impact Assessment to hire you
You can change employers without getting a new work permit or a new job offer
Your dependents are eligible to apply for an open work permit or a study permit
What is a Home Child Care Provider?
You must care for children under the age of 18 in your own home or in your employer’s home
You don’t need to live in your employer’s home to qualify
Experience as a foster parent doesn’t count
What is a Home Support Worker?
You must care for someone who needs help from a home support worker either in your own home or in your employer’s home
You don’t need to live in your employer’s home to qualify
Experience as a housekeeper doesn’t count
How it Works:
You apply to either the Home Child Care Provider Pilot or the Home Support Worker Pilot, depending on which occupation you plan to work in.
You submit a work permit application together with your permanent residence application.
If you meet the requirements, you get a work permit to work in Canada temporarily.
The work permit you get is an occupation-restricted open work permit and lets you work as a caregiver for any Canadian employer.
Get at least 24 months of work experience to qualify for permanent residence.
You will gather proof of your work experience once you have enough, which will be included in the application for permanent residence.
Your family members are also eligible to come with you to Canada. If they want to work or study while in Canada, you can include their work or study permit applications with your application.
