The temporary foreign worker program (TFWP) allows Canadian residents to bring in foreign workers through special immigration programs to work as caregivers. The Home Child Care Provider Pilot Program & Home Support Worker Pilot Program are the two options.
Run under the aegis of IRCC and ESDC; this caregiver program requires the employer and the caregiver to meet several criteria to become eligible.
Home Care Giver/ Home Support Worker Programs
These pilot programs allow qualified caregivers and families to come to Canada and later apply for PR. Any caregiver who has got a suitable job offer in Canada can gain the required work experience after arriving in Canada on a work permit. Authorities issue a PR after two years in such cases.
A caregiver with experience working in Canada can also apply for PR through these pilot programs. The application process depends on the caregiver’s qualifying work experience and current situation.
The two pilot programs through which caregivers can enter Canada:
Home Child Care Provider Pilot (NOC 4411)
The program accepts 2750 applications every year. However, the applications for 2022 are closed as the cap has been reached. So if you like to apply under this program, you need to wait until 2023 January 1, until the program reopens. (The caregiver’s experience as a foster parent does not count).
Home Support Worker Pilot (NOC 4412)
A caregiver can still apply under the Home Support Worker Pilot program. This caregiver program also accepts up to 2750 applications in a year. However, this program is still open for accepting 2022 applications. (The caregiver’s experience as a housekeeper does not count)
If you have a valid job offer under NOC4411 or 4412, you can come to Canada on work permits. Then, after gaining two years’ work experience in Canada, you can confirm your PR.
If you are already in Canada with sufficient work experience under the eligible NOC, you can apply for PR.
Caregivers can bring their families and apply for PR if they meet specific criteria. The caregiver applicant should have work experience for the respective pilot programs in these categories.
Work Experience Qualification categories – Caregiver Program
Applicants who have never worked as a full-time caregiver in Canada need to come to on a work permit and complete two years of work experience
Applicants without 24 months of experience (Category A)
Applicants who are otherwise eligible but lack the 24 months of qualifying Canadian work experience when their application for PR will receive an occupation-restricted open work permit (OROWP). Within 36 months of issuing the OROWP, the applicant must demonstrate at least 24 months of authorized full-time work experience. In addition, any qualifying work experience claimed must have been obtained within 36 months of the issuance of the OROWP.
Note: Some applicants may already have less than 24 months of qualifying Canadian work experience when receiving an OROWP. They can add this experience toward the 24-month requirement if they demonstrate that the 24 months’ experience was acquired within the preceding 36 months of submitting their proof of work experience.
Applicants with 24 months of experience (Category B)
Applicants with at least 24 months of qualifying Canadian work experience at the time of application will have to furnish proof of qualifying work experience in their PR application. In addition, the applicant must demonstrate that they have obtained a total of at least 24 months of eligible full-time work experience in Canada within the preceding 36 months of the time of application.
PR Application
The caregiver may apply for PR through the Home Child Care Provider or Home Support Worker pilot programs if they meet the eligibility requirements and have a job offer to work in the mentioned occupations.
Read To Know About: TR to PR Immigration Programs (for Essential workers and International students in Canada)
Advantages of the Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker pilot programs
- Openwork permits give caregivers the advantage of working for more than one employer
- Employers don’t need to go through an LMIA
- The language requirements are straightforward and relaxed
- Caregivers can bring their families to Canada
- The spouse can also apply for an open work permit
- Caregivers can become PRs
- Work experience as a caregiver adds up for your PR application
Other Criteria
To immigrate to Canada as a caregiver, the applicant must have, assessed their educational credentials and language skills. In addition, they must prove that they can perform the job offered to them.
The caregiver applicant can get help from an immigration lawyer in Canada to file their application correctly to the Visa Office and fast-track it. The lawyers will also know about the latest COVID-19 restrictions for visa application and travel to Canada.
How Immilaw Immigration can help
Suppose you are in India and are looking to take up a job via the caregiver program in Canada. In that case, our Canadian immigration lawyers can help to assess your eligibility. They can also help you submit the applications and secure a work permit. In addition, they can further assist you in applying for PR in Canada and complete all the necessary legal formalities.
At ImmiLaw Immigration, our immigration lawyers can help you come to Canada as a caregiver and bring your spouse along. We can fast-track your caregiver application and make submissions on your behalf. You may contact our office at 613-276-1454. In addition, you can send your query to us at info@immilawimmigration.com. We will contact you soon and schedule a consultation with one of our best immigration lawyers.
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