PR Pathway | 24 Months Experience | Two Pilots

Caregiver Immigration Canada 2025 — Home Child Care & Support Worker Pilots

Overview of Caregiver Programs

Canada has two caregiver pilots that offer a pathway to permanent residence: the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot. Each allows qualified caregivers to work in Canada and, after gaining 24 months of eligible Canadian work experience, apply for PR.

Home Child Care Provider Pilot

This pilot is for caregivers who will provide care for children in the home. You need a job offer that meets the NOC requirements (NOC 44100), meet language (CLB 5), education (equivalent to Canadian secondary school or higher), and other criteria. You apply for a work permit and, once you have 24 months of qualifying experience, you can apply for PR under the same pilot.

Home Support Worker Pilot

This pilot is for caregivers who will provide in-home support for seniors or people with disabilities (NOC 44101). Eligibility requirements are similar: job offer, language (CLB 5), education, and work experience. After 24 months of eligible Canadian work experience, you can apply for PR.

Eligibility (Education, Language, Experience)

You must have the equivalent of a Canadian secondary school diploma or higher, minimum CLB 5 in English or French (all four abilities), and either relevant work experience or education/training. The job offer must be full-time and meet the NOC. VMC verifies your eligibility and helps you gather proof.

Open Work Permit While Waiting for PR

Under the pilots, you typically receive an employer-specific work permit. After you have completed 24 months of eligible work experience, you submit your PR application. IRCC has offered some flexibility (e.g. open work permits in certain cases); we can advise on current options.

PR Pathway (24 Months Experience)

Once you have accumulated 24 months of full-time (or equivalent) Canadian work experience in the relevant NOC, you can apply for permanent residence under the same pilot. You do not need to go through Express Entry for this pathway. Processing times are published by IRCC.

Processing Times

Work permit and PR processing times vary. Check IRCC's website for current times. VMC helps you submit complete applications to avoid unnecessary delays.

Common Challenges and How VMC Helps

Challenges include finding a qualifying employer and job offer, meeting language and education requirements, and ensuring job duties match the NOC. VMC assists with eligibility assessment, document preparation, and full application support so you understand each step.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot allow qualified caregivers to come to Canada on a work permit and, after 24 months of eligible Canadian work experience, apply for permanent residence. Each pilot has specific NOC and job offer requirements.

Yes. You need a valid job offer from a Canadian employer for work that meets the pilot's NOC (e.g. NOC 44100 for home child care, NOC 44101 for home support workers). The employer may need an LMIA depending on the stream.

Under the pilots, you typically receive an occupation-specific work permit. After you have gained the required Canadian work experience, you apply for PR. IRCC has at times offered open work permits to certain caregiver applicants; check current policy.

Processing times for the PR application (after you have completed 24 months of experience) vary. Check IRCC's current processing times. Work permit processing is separate. VMC provides estimates at consultation.

You may still be able to work as a caregiver on an LMIA-based work permit or other stream. Your experience could later support an Express Entry or PNP application. VMC assesses your situation and suggests the best pathway.

Challenges can include finding a qualifying job offer, meeting language and education requirements, and ensuring the job duties match the NOC. VMC helps with eligibility, document preparation, and application strategy.

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