Caregiver Programs
Canada is a country which recognizes the important work done by caregivers. These are the workers who provide support to our children, seniors, and others requiring care. For this reason, Canada manages a range of programs to assist caregivers with finding work and obtaining PR.
The following are Canada’s existing immigration programs for caregivers.
Interim Pathway for Caregivers
The Interim Pathway for Caregivers is a temporary program running from March 4th to June 4th, 2019. Foreign caregivers with Canadian experience will be able to apply for permanent resident status. The program allows individuals with Canadian work experience as home child care providers or home support workers to apply for permanent resident status.
Home Child Care Provider Pilot
The Home Child Care Provider Pilot is designed to bring workers with experience as Home Child Care Providers (NOC 4411) to Canada on temporary work permits, with the ability to apply for permanent residence after gaining enough work experience. This program opened to applications on June 18th, 2019, with a maximum of 2,750 candidates and their immediate families accepted yearly.
Home Support Worker Pilot
The Home Support Worker Pilot is designed to bring workers with experience as Home Support Workers (NOC 4412) to Canada on temporary work permits, with the ability to apply for permanent residence after gaining enough work experience. This program opened to applications on June 18th, 2019, with a maximum of 2,750 candidates and their immediate families accepted yearly.