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Caregiver Permanent Residence Pilot Programs
A Direct Pathway to Canadian Permanent Residency for Qualified Caregivers
The Government of Canada launched two new caregiver pilot programs in 2024 to better serve families in need of care and support skilled international caregivers looking to settle in Canada. These programs replace the previous Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker Pilots, which concluded in 2024.
Unlike the earlier programs, the new caregiver pilots offer permanent residency (PR) directly to eligible applicants before they arrive in Canada – a significant change that removes the need for temporary work permits and Canadian work experience.
Program Overview
There are two distinct streams under the new caregiver pilot initiative:
- 1. Home Child Care Provider Pilot
- 2. Home Support Worker Pilot
Both are designed to allow foreign nationals with caregiving experience to immigrate permanently and begin working immediately with approved Canadian families.
Eligibility
To qualify for either pilot, applicants must:
- Have a valid, full-time job offer from a Canadian employer in an eligible caregiving occupation (NOC 44100 or 44101).
- Have completed at least 6 months of full-time work experience in caregiving (within the past 3 years, may be outside Canada).
- Demonstrate language proficiency at CLB 4 or higher.
- Have completed a Canadian high school diploma or an equivalent foreign credential.
- Be admissible to Canada and demonstrate intent to reside outside of Quebec.
Key Benefits of the New Caregiver Programs:
- Direct PR application – no work permit stage
- Faster processing and better stability for families and caregivers
- Open to in-home caregivers, live-out caregivers, and individuals caring for seniors or persons with disabilities
- No LMIA required
How BlueKey Immigration Can Help:
At BlueKey Immigration, we specialize in caregiver recruitment and permanent residence processing. We offer:
- Employer matchmaking with families across Canada
- Full documentation support for PR application filing
- Help with credential evaluation, language testing, and background checks
- Legal guidance throughout the entire process
