Canada is introducing new Home Care Worker Immigration pilots to make it easier for home care workers to gain permanent residence and find work with various employers.

Key Highlights

• Two Streams:
  1. Workers in Canada (applications open March 31, 2025)
  2. Applicants not working in Canada (opening later)
• One-step permanent residence for qualified workers and their families
• Lowered requirements:
  • Language: CLB/NCLC level 4 (English/French)
  • Education: High school diploma (or equivalent)
• No prior Canadian work experience needed, but applicants must have:
  • At least 6 months of recent, relevant work experience OR
  • A credential of at least 6 months in home care training
• Job Offer Requirement: Must have a full-time home care job offer in Canada (outside Quebec)

Flexible Employment Options

Workers can be employed by:
✔️ Private households
✔️ Home health care service providers
✔️ Direct care agencies
✔️ Pediatric home health care providers
❌ Recruitment or placement agencies are not eligible employers

Who Can Apply?

To qualify, applicants must:
✅ Have CLB/NCLC 4+ in English or French
✅ Have a high school diploma or higher
✅ Have 6+ months of relevant work experience or caregiver training
✅ Have a full-time home care job offer in Canada
🚫 No Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) required

For Those Who Applied to Previous Pilots (Before June 17, 2024)

• Applications are still being processed
• Those in the Gaining Experience category can submit proof of eligible work experience

For Home Care Workers Without Status in Canada

• May still qualify under a public policy (limited spots available)

Next Steps & Preparation

• For workers in Canada: Prepare by taking a language test and getting an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
• For workers outside Canada: Wait for further details before preparing applications

📌 Stay updated as more information becomes available in the coming months.