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What is the Home Care Worker 萝莉社 Pilots Program?

The Home Care Worker 萝莉社 Pilots are new immigration pathways designed to provide permanent residence to home care workers upon their arrival in Canada.

There will be two streams:

• Workers in Canada- for those in Canada with legal status and those in Canada with no legal status.
• Applicants not working in Canada

This initiative replaces previous caregiver programs, such as the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot, which concluded on June 17, 2024. Starting March 31st, 2025 at 10 am ET, the new pilots offer a more direct route to permanent residency, eliminating the need for prior Canadian work experience in the occupation.

However, only applications for the Workers in Canada stream will be accepted from March 31, 2025. The stream for applicants not working in Canada will open at a later date, which is yet to be determined.

Why are These Programs听a Great Opportunity for Caregivers?听

The Home Care Worker 萝莉社 Pilots offer some fantastic benefits for caregivers looking to build a future in Canada. Here鈥檚 why this program stands out:听

• Permanent Residency Right Away 鈥� No need to wait or complete years of work experience before applying. If you qualify, you and your family get permanent resident (PR) status as soon as you arrive in Canada. This means more security and a clear path to settling down.听

• Designed for Workers Who Struggle with Other 萝莉社 Programs 鈥� Many caregivers don鈥檛 qualify for programs like Express Entry because those focus on higher education, advanced job skills, and strong English or French proficiency. This program is different鈥攊t recognizes the essential role of home care workers and makes immigration easier for those who might not meet the strict requirements of other programs.听

• Easier Language and Education Requirements 鈥� You only need a CLB 4 language score (basic English or French skills) and a high school diploma. No university degrees or high-level language tests required!听

• No LMIA Hassle for Employers 鈥� The Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is usually a big obstacle when hiring foreign workers, but this program doesn鈥檛 require one. That makes it easier for employers to hire you and for you to secure a job.听
• Out of Status and Unauthorized Workers Are Eligible- Under these new pilot programs, applicants who are out of status in Canada or working without authorization may still qualify. However, only a limited number of applications (125) will be accepted under this category.

What You Will Need to Qualify For the New Home Care Worker 萝莉社 Pilots:

To apply for the Home Care Worker 萝莉社 Pilots, you鈥檒l need to meet a few key requirements. This program is designed to be more accessible than previous caregiver programs, making it easier for qualified workers to immigrate.听

Here鈥檚 what you need to qualify:听

1. Have a minimum level of听language ability

You must demonstrate basic English or French skills by scoring at least Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 on a recognized language test.听

2. Have a minimum level of education

You need at least the equivalent of a Canadian high school diploma (secondary school completion).听

3. Have applicable work experience or training

You can qualify in one of two ways:听

• Option 1: Recent Work Experience 鈥� You must have at least six months of full-time, relevant work experience in home care.听

• Option 2: Recent Training 鈥� If you don鈥檛 have work experience, you can qualify if you鈥檝e completed a credential of at least six months in a related home care training program. 听

4. Have a听valid job offer

You must have a full-time job offer in home care from an employer in Canada (outside Quebec).听

5. Have legal authorization to work in Canada or have previously held legal work authorization.听

You must have entered Canada on or before December 16, 2021, and hold a valid work permit or previously held a valid work permit.听

5. Meet General Admissibility Requirements

You must meet Canada鈥檚 general immigration rules, which include medical, security, and background checks.听

Required Documents for Your听Home Care Worker 萝莉社 Pilots Application听

This information has not yet been released, but it will likely include (but not limited to) the following documents:听

Identity and Civil Status Documents听

• Valid passport (biographical page)听
• Birth certificates (applicant and family members)听
• Marriage certificate (if applicable)听
• Legal name change documents (if applicable) 听

Proof of Residence in Canada

• Workers in Canada Stream- proof that you are a resident and authorized to work in Canada.
• Workers in Canada Stream 鈥撎齈ublic policy stream (for out-of-status and unauthorized workers)- Proof of legal entry and previous work authorization in Canada.

Job Offer Documentation听

• Signed employment contract 听
• Employment Information Form- either the IMM0267 for an individual employer or the IMM0268 for a business or non- profit employer.

Language Proficiency听

• Approved language test results (less than two years old) demonstrating at least CLB level 4 in all 4 areas.听

Educational Credentials听

• Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) (if education was completed outside Canada) with a copy of the original certificate and transcripts 听
• Canadian diplomas, degrees, or certificates and transcripts (if applicable)听
• Proof of related Home Care Training听

Proof of Work Experience听

• Reference letters from previous employers听
• Pay stubs or tax documents 听

Proof of Settlement Funds 听

• Recent bank statements or financial certificates 听

Police Certificates听

• Background checks (for each country where you鈥檝e lived for six+ months since age 18)

Medical Examination听

• Medical report from an approved panel physician

Photographs听

• 萝莉社-approved photo for each family member听

Completed Application Forms听

• Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008)听
• Additional Family Information (IMM 5406) (main applicant and any dependent over the age of 18)听
• Schedule A 鈥� Background/Declaration (IMM 5669) (main applicant and any dependent over the age of 18)听
• Supplementary Information 鈥� Your travels (IMM 5562) (main applicant and any dependent over the age of 18)听
• Plus, program-specific forms:
  • Worker in Canada Stream-
    • Document checklist (IMM 0270)
    • Schedule 21: Home Care Worker 萝莉社 Pilot (IMM 0271)
  • Worker in Canada Stream- Public policy stream (for out-of-status and unauthorized workers)-
    • Document checklist (IMM 0273)
    • Schedule 21: Home Care Worker 萝莉社 Pilot (IMM 0271)
    • Schedule 22: Home Care Worker 萝莉社 Pilot- Public Policy (IMM 0272)

听Payment of Processing Fees听

• Government processing fees, the right of permanent residence fee, and biometric fee for you and accompanying family members.听

Any document that is not in English or French must be translated by a certified translator.听

Can Family Members Be Included in the Application?听

Yes, the Home Care Worker 萝莉社 Pilots allows for eligible family members to be included in the application for permanent residence. 听

Eligible family members include:听听

• Your Spouse or Common-Law Partner听听
• Dependent Children听听
• Your spouse or partner鈥檚 dependent children听听

Each family member will need to provide the necessary supporting documents, and additional fees may apply. 听听听

Is It Necessary To Show Proof of Settlement Funds?听

Based on the , there is no mention of a requirement to show proof of settlement funds. Since applicants must have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer, it is likely that they will be exempt from demonstrating financial resources. However, it鈥檚 always best to check the official 萝莉社, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website for the most up-to-date requirements.听

The Home Care Worker 萝莉社 Pilots Application听Processing Times听

There is no data on how long applications under the HCWIP will take to process.听听

We expect that applications will take between 6 to 12 months from the date the applicant gives their biometrics.听听听

Application Costs for the听HCWIP听

Currently, there is no specific information on the exact costs to apply for permanent residence under the Home Care Worker 萝莉社 Pilots (HCWIP). However, applicants should expect to pay for:听

• Government processing fees听
• Right of permanent residence fee听
• Biometrics fee听
• Any costs related to gathering required application documents (e.g., language tests, educational credential assessments, medical exams, etc.)听

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply for the Home Care Worker 萝莉社 Pilots听

Applying for permanent residence under the HCWIP involves several key steps. Here鈥檚 a simple, easy-to-follow guide to help you through the process:听

Secure a Job Offer听

Find Employment: Obtain a full-time, non-seasonal job offer in a home care profession听

Prepare and Submit Your Permanent Residence Application听听

Gather Required Documents: Collect all necessary documents, including your job offer, language proficiency results, educational credentials, and proof of funds (if applicable).听听

Complete Application Forms: Fill out the required forms accurately.听听

Submit Application: Apply online through the 萝莉社, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) portal, ensuring all information is complete to avoid processing delays.听听

Provide Biometrics听听

Biometric Fee: Pay the biometric fee when submitting your application if you have not already provided biometrics.听

Biometric Collection: Upon receiving a biometric instruction letter from IRCC, provide your fingerprints and photograph within 30 days at an authorized collection center.听听

Application Processing and Decision听听

IRCC Review: Your application will be assessed for eligibility and completeness.听听

Additional Information: Respond promptly to any requests for further information or documentation.听听

Decision Notification: Receive a decision on your application. If approved, you鈥檒l be issued the necessary documents to travel to Canada.听听

Arrival in Canada听听

Travel Documents: Ensure you have your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and, if required, a permanent resident visa.听听

Port of Entry: Present your documents to the Canada Border Services Agency upon arrival for verification and admission into Canada OR activate your status from within Canada.听

What to Expect After Applying for HCWIP听听

After your application is submitted, the process continues as follows:听听听

Review Process:听萝莉社 officers review your application to ensure that all eligibility and documentation requirements are met.听听听

Additional Requests:听You may be contacted for further documentation or to attend an interview.听听听

Decision Notification:听Once a decision is made, you will receive confirmation of your permanent residence along with instructions on the next steps.听听听

Staying informed about your application status and responding promptly to any requests is crucial for a smooth application.听

How Many HCWIP Applications Will IRCC Accept?听听

Under the Workers in Canada stream, a total of 5,500 applications will be accepted, according to the following breakdown:

Home Care Worker 萝莉社 Pilot (HCWIP): Child Care

Home Care Worker 萝莉社 Pilot (HCWIP): Home Support

Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, it is essential that anyone interested in applying to these new programs has their application ready for submission by 10 AM ET on March 31, 2025.

Can Applicants Get a Work Permit While Waiting for Their Application to Be Processed?听

The does not confirm whether applicants eligible for permanent residence under the HCWIP can apply for a work permit while waiting for their application to be processed.听

Can You Apply To These Pilots If You Are In Canada But Out Of Status?

You may still qualify for the program under a special public policy. However, there are a limited number of spots听available, so apply as soon as possible when the programs open on March 31st, 2025.