The Caregiver Certificate is a comprehensive six-month foundation program that trains students on ways to help family or friends with challenges due to illness, disability, or aging. This program prepares students to meet the needs of a loved one with an injury, illness, or disability.
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).
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.
As we announced earlier this month, the Canadian government revealed plans to introduce a new caregiver immigration program, officially named the “Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots” (HCWP). With the program set to open on March 31, 2025, the eligibility criteria have now been officially announced.
The following are the forms that must be filled out and submitted: Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008) ( PDF , 553.83 KB ) Additional Dependants/Declaration (IMM 0008DEP) ( PDF , 424.19 KB ) Schedule A – Background/Declaration IMM 5669 ... Additional Family Information IMM 5406 ... Document Checklist (IMM 5282)
You can claim the caregiver allowance in Canada if, at any time during the tax year, you provide support to your spouse or common-law partner who has an impairment in physical or mental functions.
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
Job requirements Family Caregiver in Canada Some secondary school education is usually required. Home management experience may be required. College or other courses in home support may be required. First aid certification may be required.
You can only apply for Canada immigration without IELTS if it is a visit visa or low-skilled work visa (such as a caregiver). In such instances, the applicants must have a previous history of communication in English.