Dear future neighbour,
Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, recently announced the target for admitting 2,750 new home care workers through its new immigration program, the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot (HCWP). Out of the 2,750 spots, 150 will be set aside for workers who are currently without legal status in Canada. This program aims to assist foreign home care workers in obtaining permanent residency in Canada.
Two Key Streams of the Program
There are two main categories for applying:
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Workers Already in Canada:
This stream is for foreign home care workers who are already in Canada. Applications for this group will open on March 31, 2025. Workers must have a full-time job offer from a private household or an eligible organization in Canada (excluding Quebec). -
Workers Applying from Outside Canada:
This stream is for workers who are outside Canada but want to apply for permanent residency. The exact date for this stream to open has not been announced.
Requirements to Apply
To be eligible for this program, applicants need to meet these basic criteria:
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Work Experience or Training:
Applicants must have at least six months of recent experience working as a home care worker, or they must have completed six months of training related to home care. -
Language Skills:
Applicants must prove their ability to speak either English or French by meeting a minimum level of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4. -
Job Offer:
A full-time job offer from a private household or an eligible organization is required. Organizations eligible to hire include home health care service providers and direct care agencies. Job offers from recruitment agencies or placement firms are not accepted. -
Education:
Applicants must have at least a secondary school diploma or equivalent. -
Residency Intent:
Applicants must intend to live in a Canadian province other than Quebec.
Special Pathway for Workers Without Legal Status
The HCWP also gives an opportunity for home care workers who are currently in Canada without legal status. A limited number of spots are available for these workers to regain legal status and apply for permanent residency.
The Future of the Program
Immigration Minister Marc Miller has expressed hope that the success of this program could lead to it becoming a permanent option for home care workers in Canada. This program is seen as an important step to regularize the status of workers who provide vital care services.
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