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On March 31, 2025, Canada launched the Home Care Worker Immigration pilots (Child Care and Home Support) to replace the earlier Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker pilots. They were designed as a more direct pathway to permanent residence for qualified home care workers. Intake has been paused since December 19, 2025.
The sections below describe the pilots' published features and requirements for reference. They do not allow a new application while intake is paused.
For applicants already working in Canada. IRCC lists this stream as closed while it processes existing applications.
Opened March 31, 2025. Intake paused since December 19, 2025For applicants who are not working in Canada, for example home care workers living abroad with a job offer. IRCC says this stream will open at a later date.
Closed. No opening date announcedThe pilots cover two main caregiver occupations under NOC 2021:
IRCC also accepts certain work under NOC 42202 (child care) and NOC 33102 (home support), and some jobs under NOC 42202 are not eligible. Check IRCC's work experience page for the exact duties.
At least 6 months of continuous, full-time experience in an eligible caregiver occupation within the 3 years before applying (inside or outside Canada).
A credential from a relevant training program of at least 6 months, completed within the 2 years before applying, can substitute for work experience.
Full-time offer from Canadian home care organization or private family in NOC 44100 or 44101.
Minimum CLB Level 4 in English or French (all 4 skills).
Canadian high school diploma or equivalent foreign credential (with ECA).
Spouse/partner and dependent children can be included in the PR application.
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