Caregivers
As a caregiver, you have multiple pathways to come to Canada, either to obtain permanent residency or to work temporarily. Canada recognizes the essential role caregivers play in society, and at VisaVio, we are dedicated to helping you navigate this journey with ease and confidence. We understand how important it is for you to feel secure in your future and make a meaningful impact in Canadian households while building a life here.
Caregivers can pursue permanent residency in Canada through specific pathways, such as the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot.
Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot
Starting June 18, 2019, the Government of Canada introduced two key programs, the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot. These programs offer a clear path to permanent residency for caregivers. To qualify, you must:
- Meet the eligibility criteria, ensuring you are properly qualified and prepared for the caregiving role, and
- Have a valid job offer in one of these caregiver occupations, giving you both the security of employment and the ability to work in Canada while pursuing permanent residency.
By applying through these pilot programs, you’ll be issued an open work permit, allowing you to come to Canada and work temporarily. This permit provides flexibility and the opportunity to gain valuable Canadian work experience. Specifically, this work permit:
- Is occupation-restricted, meaning you will work in a specific caregiving role, helping you develop the necessary skills and experience,
- Does not require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), removing a common hurdle in obtaining a Canadian work permit, and
- Allows you to gain the required work experience to become eligible for permanent residency after meeting the program’s criteria.
If you have prior experience as a home child care provider or home support worker, that experience may count towards your eligibility for permanent residency, bringing you closer to your goal of making Canada your permanent home.