Home care workers (caregivers)
As a caregiver, you can come to Canada to become a permanent resident or work temporarily.
Most requested
- Check processing times
- Get a labour market impact assessment
- How to check your application status
- Gaining experience category: How to send proof of your work experience
- Create a Permanent Residence Portal account or sign in
Services and information
Home Care Worker Immigration pilots Closed
How to apply for permanent residence through the Home Care Worker Immigration pilots.
Work temporarily as a home care worker (caregiver)
How to work temporarily as a home care worker.
Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot Closed
The last day to apply was June 17, 2024.
Live-in Caregiver Program Closed
Closed to new applicants unless you had already received a work permit under this program based on a labour market impact assessment submitted before December 2014.
Caring for Children Pilot Closed
The last day to apply was June 17, 2019.
Caring for People with High Medical Needs Pilot Closed
The last day to apply was June 17, 2019.
Interim Pathway for Caregivers Program Closed
The last day to apply was October 8, 2019.