Canada’s Home Caregiver Pilots are two immigration programs that offer foreign caregivers a direct path to permanent residency. These pilots are designed for individuals who provide essential support to children, elderly persons, or those with medical needs in Canadian homes.
There are two streams under this pilot:
Each stream allows eligible caregivers to come to Canada with an occupation-specific open work permit, and eventually apply for PR.
You may qualify if you:
If you don’t yet have the required work experience, you can apply for a work permit through the Gaining Experience category and then transition to PR.
Caring for children under 18 in a private home
Assisting seniors or persons with disabilities in their daily living
We support caregivers and families by:
