Canada Caregivers

Canada offers several immigration pathways for caregivers to obtain permanent residency (PR). These programs are designed for individuals with experience in childcare, home support, and healthcare-related occupations.

Important Update:

• The Interim Pathway for Caregivers is no longer accepting applications
• New caregiver pilot programs were introduced on June 18, 2019

Caregiver Immigration Pathways

• Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP)
• Caring for Children Program (terminated)
• Caring for People with High Medical Needs (terminated)
• Home Child Care Provider Pilot
• Home Support Worker Pilot

Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP)

Although the LCP is closed to new applicants, individuals may still apply for permanent residency if they:

• Have at least 2 years of work experience under the program
• Are currently working in Canada with an LCP work permit; or
• Were approved for an LCP work permit before November 30, 2014

Caring for Children (Closed Program)

This program is no longer active, but applicants may still qualify if they applied before its closure.

• Minimum 24 months of full-time work experience in Canada
• Work as a home childcare provider (NOC 4411)
• Minimum CLB 5 language requirement
• Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) required

Caring for People with High Medical Needs (Closed Program)

• Minimum 24 months of work experience in eligible occupations
• Eligible roles include nurses, nurse aides, and home support workers
• CLB 7 required for nurses, CLB 5 for other roles
• Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) required

Interim Pathway for Caregivers (Closed)

This pathway is no longer accepting applications but was available for caregivers already working in Canada with qualifying experience.

Home Child Care Provider & Home Support Worker Pilots

These are the current active caregiver programs in Canada, providing a pathway to permanent residency.

• Require at least 2 years of Canadian work experience
• Valid job offer required
• Language requirement: CLB 5
• Minimum one-year post-secondary education (or equivalent)

Eligible occupations include:

• Home Child Care Provider (NOC 4411)
• Home Support Worker (NOC 4412)

Program Benefits

• Pathway to permanent residency
• Occupation-specific work permits
• Ability to change employers
• Family members can accompany applicants
• Spouses may receive open work permits
• Dependent children can study in Canada

Each pilot program accepts up to 2,750 applicants per year.

Getting Your Visa

Our company, Manna Salwa Tourism and Migration Service, provides full assistance including eligibility assessment, job guidance, documentation, and complete visa processing support.

Contact us today to apply for Canada Caregiver programs.