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Home Child Care Provider Pilot | Caregiver Canada

Immigrate as a nanny or caregiver. Home Child Care Provider Pilot & Home Support Worker Pilot. Application guide 2026.

Processing time: 12-24 months
Verified on: January 27, 2026

Who is this program for

Qualified individuals to provide care to people with medical needs (elderly, disabled, chronically ill) in a private residence.

Main criteria

1
Valid job offer for home support worker (NOC 44101)
2
Canadian post-secondary diploma or foreign equivalent (1 year minimum)
3
Minimum language skills of CLB 5
4
24 months of Canadian work experience for PR application

Process steps

1. Find a job offer

Get a valid job offer to provide home care to a person with medical needs.

2. Apply for work permit

Submit an employer-specific work permit application. The employer does not need an LMIA.

3. Work in Canada for 24 months

Accumulate 24 months of full-time work experience in Canada in the eligible occupation.

4. Apply for permanent residence

After 24 months of experience, submit your PR application to IRCC.

Typical documents

Job offer
Diplomas and ECA evaluation
Language test results
Proof of Canadian work experience (for PR)
Valid passport

This list is not exhaustive. Required documents may vary depending on your situation.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • ⚠️Diploma not recognized or equivalency not obtained
  • ⚠️Insufficient language score
  • ⚠️Not accumulating full 24 months of eligible experience

Processing time

12-24 months

Estimated time. May vary based on application volume.

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