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).
The PSW certification is recognized across Canada and provides a pathway to employment in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home care settings.
The comprehensive 6-month Combined Certificate in Caregiving and Support Work Program is intended to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills required to excel in caregiving and support professions in Canada.
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.
As of June 17, 2024 the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot are now closed. These pathaways will be replaced by the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot on March 31, 2025.
How long is the processing time for a live-in caregiver application? Processing times are based on statistics gathered by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and are averaged. The current processing time for a Live-in caregiver application is approximately 38 months.
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.
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
Employment requirements College or other courses in home support may be required. First aid certification may be required. Completion of a training program in care of the elderly, care of persons with disabilities, convalescent care or in a related field may be required.