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Caregiver Immigration Pilots

Skilled Migration PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

1-2 years

Application Fee

1,675 CAD

Stay Duration

Indefinite

Renewable

Job Offer

Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Not Required

Official Information

Living in Canada

Cost of Living

8% cheaper than United States

Avg SalaryCA$50,000

Quality of Life

172/200

Full Country Guide

Overview

Pathways for home child care providers and home support workers.

The Caregiver Immigration Pilots provide a direct pathway to Canadian permanent residence for qualified home child care providers and home support workers. Applicants need a full-time job offer (30+ hrs/week) outside Quebec, CLB 4 language proficiency, and a Canadian-equivalent high school diploma.

PR is granted directly — there is no temporary status step. Fees total CAD 1,675 (CAD 990 processing + CAD 600 RPRF + CAD 85 biometrics). Dependents may accompany and spouses receive unrestricted work authorization. Processing typically takes 12–24 months.

This visa is ideal for experienced home care workers outside Quebec who want a straightforward employer-sponsored path to Canadian permanent residence.

Fee Breakdown

Processing Fee	990 CAD
Right of Permanent Residence Fee	600 CAD
Biometrics	85 CAD

Stay & Extensions

Status type

Permanent / indefinite

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Job offer (30+ hours/week) in home care outside Quebec

6 months of continuous, full-time paid work experience or relevant training

Language proficiency: CLB 4

Canadian high school diploma or equivalent (ECA required)

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

Education

high_school or higher

Min. Savings

15,263 EUR

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Proof of work experience

Language test results

Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)

Job offer letter

Police certificates

Medical exam

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Direct path to permanent residence
Lower language requirements

Worth Knowing

Longer processing times
Requires specific job offer in home care
Inadmissibility due to security or criminal reasons
Employment within Quebec

Application Process

Secure job offer

Submit PR application

Biometrics and background checks

Approval and landing

Application Forms

Caregiver Pilot Application Portal

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Verified Claims (27)

Last verified May 31, 2026

Application Steps	Secure job offer; Submit PR application; Biometrics and background checks; Approval and landing	canada.ca
Dependent Visa	Dependents can accompany	canada.ca
Discontinued Note	Intake paused as of December 19, 2025 until further notice. IRCC will not reopen intake in March 202…	canada.ca
Fee Breakdown	Processing Fee: 990 CAD; Right of Permanent Residence Fee: 600 CAD; Biometrics: 85 CAD	canada.ca
Fee Breakdown · 0 · amount	990	canada.ca
Fee Breakdown · 1 · amount	600	canada.ca
Fees	CAD 1,675 (CAD 990 processing + CAD 600 RPRF) + CAD 85 biometrics	canada.ca
Forms	Caregiver Pilot Application Portal	canada.ca

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Overview

Pathways for home child care providers and home support workers.

This visa is ideal for experienced home care workers outside Quebec who want a straightforward employer-sponsored path to Canadian permanent residence.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Job offer (30+ hours/week) in home care outside Quebec

6 months of continuous, full-time paid work experience or relevant training

Language proficiency: CLB 4

Canadian high school diploma or equivalent (ECA required)

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

Education

high_school or higher

Min. Savings

15,263 EUR

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Proof of work experience

Language test results

Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)

Job offer letter

Police certificates

Medical exam