Canadian government has re-opened two caregiver immigration programs from January 1, 2024, offering a pathway for qualified caregivers and their families to migrate and become permanent residents.
Gatekeepers News reports that in a released modified information, the Canadian government said that experienced caregivers can use either of the two programs; the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot, to migrate with their family members to the North American country.
Both programs are 5-year pilot programs and can be used to attain permanent residency in Canada.
Notably, the eligibility criteria have been eased, requiring only 12 months of experience compared to the previous 24 months.
“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,” it said.
“If you’ve been offered a job in Canada as a caregiver or have experience working in Canada as a caregiver, you may be able to apply for permanent residence through one of these pilots.”
“The application process will be different depending on your situation and how much qualifying work experience you have. You now only need 12 months of experience instead of 24 months to qualify.”
Meanwhile, applicants will use Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) with evidence of sufficient experience, particularly if they have previously applied under the “Gaining Experience” category.
