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Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot
CanadaCanada•North America
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Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot

Work PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Estimated Cost

CAD $1,590

Stay Duration

Permanent Residence (PR upon arrival)

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

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Living in Canada

Cost of Living
12% cheaper than United States
Avg SalaryCA$48,000
Quality of Life
170/200
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Overview

Direct-to-PR pilot for home child care or home support workers with a full-time Canadian job offer, requiring no labour market impact assessment.

The Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot is a Canadian permanent residence pathway for foreign workers in home child care or home support roles. Applicants need a full-time job offer from a qualifying employer outside Quebec, CLB 4 language proficiency, and at least a high school diploma.

The pilot grants PR on arrival with no LMIA required from the employer. Fees are CAD 1,590 for the principal applicant (CAD 990 processing + CAD 600 right of permanent residence). Spouses and dependents are included; accompanying spouses may work. Intake is currently paused indefinitely.

This visa is ideal for overseas home care workers with a Canadian job offer who want a direct path to permanent residence without a labour market impact assessment.

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Cost Breakdown

Principal applicant processing feeCAD $990
Right of Permanent Residence FeeCAD $600
TotalCAD $1,590

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Full-time job offer in the home care sector (child care or adult care) from a private employer or care organization

Minimum language score of CLB 4.0 in an approved language test

Completion of at least a Canadian high school diploma or foreign equivalent

Recent and relevant work experience (e.g., at least 6 months of continuous full-time experience)

No LMIA required from the employer

Plan to live and work in Canada, outside Quebec

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Job offer letter

Language test results

Educational credentials or ECA report

Proof of relevant work experience

Proof of status (for workers inside Canada)

Application Process

1

Secure a full-time job offer in the home care sector from a qualifying employer

2

Ensure federal qualification requirements (language, education, work experience) are met

3

Submit application for Permanent Residence (paused until further notice; intake will not re-open in March 2026)

Application Forms

Go to application portal
IMM 0270
Document Checklist - Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots - Workers in Canada Stream
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IMM 0272
Schedule 22: Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots - Public Policy
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IMM 0273
Document Checklist: Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots - Workers in Canada - Public Policy
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IMM 0267
Employment Information Form - Individual Employer - Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots
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IMM 0268
Employment Information Form - Business Employer - Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots
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