Canada Pilot Program 2025

Canada announced new pilot programs to help caregivers immigrate to the country

Eligibility. The new programs will allow caregivers to receive permanent residency (PR) when they arrive in Canada. 

Enhanced Caregiver Pilot Programs: Home care workers, including home child care providers and home support workers.

Enhanced Caregiver Pilot Programs:-

Recognizing the growing need for caregivers, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are introducing two new caregiver pilot programs on March 31, 2025.

These programs will replace the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot, which ended in June 2024.

Unlike previous programs, these pilots grant permanent residency (PR) upon arrival in Canada. Caregivers will also be allowed to work for organizations providing part-time or temporary care for semi-independent individuals or those recovering from injuries or illnesses.

Clear Pathway to PR: By simplifying access to permanent residency, these programs reduce barriers for skilled caregivers who wish to establish themselves in Canada.

Streamlined Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants should meet the following requirements to qualify:

• Nanny training: Completed a certified nanny training course from a recognized institute is essential.

  
  

• Achieve a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 4.

  
  

  • This is the lowest level of English equivalent to 4 bands in writing and speaking with 4.5 in listening and 3.5 in reading for IELTS.

• Hold the equivalent of a high school diploma proven with Education Credential Assessment (ECA).

• Prior childcare experience is often a requirement, either through paid work or volunteering. 

• Secure a full-time job offer from a Canadian family or in Canada’s home care sector.