The Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot are 5-year pilot programs that let qualified caregivers and their family members come to Canada with the goal of becoming permanent residents. On January 1, 2024, the Government of Canada re-set the caps on the program for individuals looking to immigrate to Canada under this program.
With the Pilot Programs set to come to a close in June 2024, the Government of Canada announced new, enhanced caregiver pilots, allowing caregivers to continue to come to Canada as the Government works towards making the caregiver pilot programs permanent.
The new pilot programs will provide home care workers with permanent residence (PR) on arrival in Canada. They will also be allowed to work for organizations that provide temporary or part-time care for people who are semi-independent or recovering from an injury or illness. This new pathway means that caregivers can more easily find proper work with reliable employers and have clear, straightforward access to permanent resident status as soon as they arrive in Canada.
New changes to the pilots – Updated June 24, 2024:
For more information about the pilot programs and for assistance with your application, contact Heron Law Offices for a consultation.
