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Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot

Work 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

Varies

Estimated Cost

CA$1,590 CAD

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

Permanent Residence (PR upon arrival)

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

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Living in Canada

Cost of Living

8% cheaper than United States

Avg SalaryCA$50,000

Quality of Life

172/200

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Overview

The Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot is a Canadian permanent residence pathway for foreign workers in home child care or home support roles. Applicants need a full-time job offer from a qualifying employer outside Quebec, CLB 4 language proficiency, and at least a high school diploma.

The pilot grants PR on arrival with no LMIA required from the employer. Fees are CAD 1,590 for the principal applicant (CAD 990 processing + CAD 600 right of permanent residence). Spouses and dependents are included; accompanying spouses may work. Intake is currently paused indefinitely.

This visa is ideal for overseas home care workers with a Canadian job offer who want a direct path to permanent residence without a labour market impact assessment.

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Cost Breakdown

Principal applicant processing feeCA$990 CAD

Right of Permanent Residence FeeCA$600 CAD

TotalCA$1,590 CAD

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Full-time job offer in the home care sector (child care or adult care) from a private employer or care organization

Minimum language score of CLB 4.0 in an approved language test

Completion of at least a Canadian high school diploma or foreign equivalent

Recent and relevant work experience (e.g., at least 6 months of continuous full-time experience)

No LMIA required from the employer

Plan to live and work in Canada, outside Quebec

KEY CRITERIA

Education

Canadian high school diploma or foreign equivalent or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Job offer letter

Language test results

Educational credentials or ECA report

Proof of relevant work experience

Proof of status (for workers inside Canada)

Application Process

Secure a full-time job offer in the home care sector from a qualifying employer

Ensure federal qualification requirements (language, education, work experience) are met

Submit application for Permanent Residence (paused until further notice; intake will not re-open in March 2026)

Application Forms

Go to application portal

IMM 0270 Document Checklist - Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots - Workers in Canada Stream	Fill online
IMM 0272 Schedule 22: Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots - Public Policy	Fill online
IMM 0273 Document Checklist: Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots - Workers in Canada - Public Policy	Fill online
IMM 0267 Employment Information Form - Individual Employer - Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots	Fill online
IMM 0268 Employment Information Form - Business Employer - Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots	Fill online

Verified Claims (21)

Last verified May 31, 2026

Application Steps

Secure a full-time job offer in the home care sector from a qualifying employer; Ensure federal elig…

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Fee Breakdown

Principal applicant processing fee: 990 CAD; Right of Permanent Residence Fee: 600 CAD

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990.0

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Fee Breakdown · 1 · amount

600.0

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Fees

CAD 1,590 (Principal Applicant)

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Forms

IMM 0270; IMM 0272; IMM 0273; IMM 0267; IMM 0268

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Included Nationalities

All nationalities

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Living in Canada

Cost of Living

8% cheaper than United States

Avg SalaryCA$50,000

Quality of Life

172/200

Full Country Guide

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Overview

This visa is ideal for overseas home care workers with a Canadian job offer who want a direct path to permanent residence without a labour market impact assessment.

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Full-time job offer in the home care sector (child care or adult care) from a private employer or care organization

Minimum language score of CLB 4.0 in an approved language test

Completion of at least a Canadian high school diploma or foreign equivalent

Recent and relevant work experience (e.g., at least 6 months of continuous full-time experience)

No LMIA required from the employer

Plan to live and work in Canada, outside Quebec

KEY CRITERIA

Education

Canadian high school diploma or foreign equivalent or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Job offer letter

Language test results

Educational credentials or ECA report

Proof of relevant work experience

Proof of status (for workers inside Canada)

Application Forms

Go to application portal

IMM 0270

Document Checklist - Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots - Workers in Canada Stream

Fill online

IMM 0272

Schedule 22: Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots - Public Policy

Fill online

IMM 0273

Document Checklist: Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots - Workers in Canada - Public Policy

Fill online

IMM 0267

Employment Information Form - Individual Employer - Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots

Fill online

IMM 0268

Employment Information Form - Business Employer - Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots

Fill online