Home care workers play a vital role in Canadian society, providing essential support to children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. Recognizing their contributions, the Canadian government has introduced new Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots to streamline the path to permanent residency for these critical workers. Under the new pilots, home care workers can apply through two streams:
- Workers in Canada Stream – Open for applications on MARCH 31, 2025.
- Applicants Not Working in Canada Stream – Will open at a later date.
Key Benefits of the New Program:
- Permanent Residency in One Step: Qualified home care workers can obtain permanent residency without first acquiring Canadian work experience.
- Lower Language and Education Requirements: Applicants now only need a CLB/NCLC level 4 in English or French and a high school diploma.
- No Prior Canadian Work Experience Required: Instead, applicants must have at least six months of relevant work experience or have completed caregiver training.
- More Flexible Job Opportunities: Eligible home care workers can secure job offers from private households, home health care service providers, direct care agencies, and other home care-related organizations (excluding recruitment agencies).
To qualify, applicants must meet the language and education requirements, have relevant work or training experience, and secure a full-time job offer in home care (outside Quebec).
This initiative enhances Canada’s ability to address the growing demand for home care services while ensuring a smooth and efficient pathway for qualified caregivers to build their future in Canada.
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Contact Marjorie at info@mcncanadaimmigration.com
A word of caution: You should not act or rely on the information provided in this column. It is not a legal advice. To ensure your interests are protected, retain, or formally seek advice from a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) in good standing of CICC. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of RCIC’s.
