We only process up to 5,500 applications each year under the caregiver pilots: 2,750 applications for the Home Child Care Provider Pilot. 2,750 applications for the Home Support Worker Pilot.
Federal Minimum Necessary Income for Sponsorship Size of Family UnitMinimum Income 2023Minimum Income 2021 2 persons $44,530 $32,898 3 persons $54,743 $40,444 4 persons $66,466 $49,106 5 persons $75,384 $55,6943 more rows
Whether it's due to a demanding career, a heavy workload or a challenging household, extra help is often needed, and therefore the demand for live-in caregivers in Canada is growing.
This application can take up to 12 months to be processed thus the employer must plan before hiring a caregiver. The work permit will be eligible for 3 years.
Requirements for Caregiver Course in Canada Academic Requirements – Students must have completed minimum 12th grade in science subjects. Language Proficiency – Applicants must meet language requirements and have completed language tests like IELTS, TOEFL etc.
If you have work experience as a live-out caregiver that you would like to include in your application, you must apply for permanent residence through the Caring for Children or Caring for People with High Medical Needs pathway.
44101 - Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations. Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations, provide personal care and companionship for seniors, persons with disabilities and convalescent clients. They provide care in the client's residence, where they may also reside.
Caregivers will receive the decision on their work permit applications in around 10-12 months while their PR applications will be held until they complete their 2 years of work experience with the Canadian employer(s).
Typically, getting PR in Canada takes around six months to a year, depending on the program you're applying through. Submitting complete application forms is key to speeding up the process and avoiding unnecessary delays.
The Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots will officially open on March 31, 2025, and we will provide further updates as the HCWP program along with its respective streams, once they officially launch.