Canada is offering a new unprecedented opportunity for qualified foreign caregivers to obtain Canadian permanent residency (PR) as soon as they arrive in Canada. This new caregiver pilot program replaces Canada's “Home Child Care Provider” and “Home Support Worker” pilot programs, which came to an end in 2024.
To be eligible for any of the three caregiver benefits, you must be able to show that: your regular weekly earnings from work have decreased by more than 40%; and. you have accumulated 600 insured hours of work in the last 52 weeks, or since the start of your last claim (this period is called the qualifying period)
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.
To qualify for caregiver programs in Canada, a caregiver must have completed a Canadian post-secondary education credential of at least 1 year in Canada or possess a foreign education credential that has been assessed to show equivalency.
Caregivers are in high demand in Canada, but as a foreign resident, you can only qualify for permanent residence under a caregiver pilot program if you have at least two years of Canadian work experience.
The Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots which were announced earlier in 2024 are set to officially open on March 31, 2025. The launch of these pilots creates a pathway to permanent residence (PR) for caregivers and replaces the previous pilots which expired last June 2024.
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.
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.
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.