Home Childcare Worker in Canada
Become a Permanent Resident by Caring for Children in Private Homes
What Are the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots?
The Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots offer two dedicated streams:
- Child Care Pilot – for home-based childcare workers
- Home Support Pilot – for caregivers of adults
These pilots aim to help you transition from a full-time caregiver role in Canada into a permanent residence.
Why Choose the Child Care Pilot?
- Pathway to permanent residency through full-time work as a Home Child Care Provider (NOC 44100)
- Includes your spouse and dependent children on your application
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify in the Workers-in-Canada stream, you must meet:
- Job Offer
- Must be genuine and full-time (at least 30 hours/week), permanent, outside Quebec
- The wage must meet or exceed the provincial/national median for NOC 44100
- Language Proficiency
- Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4 in English or equivalent French level (NCLC 4)
- Education
- Must hold a Canadian high school diploma or equivalent (with a recognized assessment if studied abroad)
- Work Experience or Training
- At least six continuous months of full-time experience in child care (or early childhood assistant) gained within 3 years.
- Alternatively, a post‑secondary training credential (minimum 6 months, 15+ hrs/week) in child care, completed within the last 2 years.
- Status in Canada
- Already residing in Canada with valid work authorization.
- Alternatively, fall under the public policy for out‑of‑status workers who entered legally before December 16, 2021
How to Apply
- Make sure you’ve reached the application cap for the 2025 stream.
- Sign up for the Permanent Residence (PR) Portal and create your account.
- Select:
- Economic → Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot → Child Care – Workers in Canada Stream
- Fill out the required forms and documents, including:
- IMM 0008, IMM 5669, IMM 5562, IMM 5406
- Schedule 21: Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots (IMM 0271)
- Employment Information Form (IMM 0267 signed by employer)
- Upload supporting documents:
- Job offer letter, proof of education, language test results, work experience/training evidence, photo, passport, biometrics
- Pay application fees online and upload receipts.
Once accepted, you’ll receive an Acknowledgement of Receipt (AoR) letter. If you’re under the public policy stream, you can apply to restore or extend your status while waiting for PR, and your family can apply for open work or study permits.
What Happens After You Apply
- IRCC processes your forms and issues AoR
- If eligible, applicants under the public policy stream can request open work permits, and accompanying family members can receive study or work permits.
- Once approved, you’ll receive permanent resident status and enjoy full Canadian rights!
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