Caregiver Programs
Canada's caregiver programs provide a pathway to permanent residence for foreign nationals who provide care for children, elderly persons, or those with medical needs in private homes. These programs are designed to fill labour market gaps in home care services.
12–24 months
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Successfully relocated98% Success Rate
Across PNP streamsEnglish · Hindi · Chinese · Punjabi · Gujarati
Speak in your languageEligibility criteria.
You must meet every one of the following requirements to qualify. Check each carefully — our consultants can verify your fit in minutes.
Caregiving Experience
Relevant work experience or training in caregiving (child care, home support, nursing aide, etc.)
Education
Minimum 1-year Canadian post-secondary credential, or equivalent foreign credential assessed by a designated organization
Language Proficiency
CLB 5 in all four abilities for the work permit stage
Job Offer
You must have a genuine job offer to provide home child care or home support work in a Canadian private home
Application process.
From first review to landing — a calm, well-paced journey, mapped out step by step.
1
Get a Job Offer
Obtain a genuine job offer to provide home child care or home support work in a Canadian private home.
2
Apply for Work Permit
Apply for an occupation-specific work permit using the caregiver stream.
3
Work in Canada
Work as a caregiver in Canada and accumulate the required work experience (typically 24 months).
4
Apply for Permanent Residence
Once you have met the work experience requirement, apply for permanent residence.
5
Processing & Decision
IRCC processes your PR application. Processing can take 12-24 months.
Program fees.
A transparent breakdown of every government and processing cost — no surprises, no hidden line items.
Work Permit Processing Fee
applicant
CA$155
PR Application Fee
applicant
CA$1,365
Right of Permanent Residence Fee
applicant
CA$515
Biometrics Fee
applicant
CA$85
Estimated mandatory total
CA$2,120
Take our 2-minute eligibility check — it's free.
A personalized assessment from RCIC-licensed consultants. We review your profile against Caregiver Programs and recommend the cleanest path forward.
Common questions.
The answers people ask us most — distilled from thousands of conversations with applicants like you.
Yes. You can include your spouse and dependent children when you apply for PR. They may also be eligible for study and work permits while you are on your caregiver work permit.
You generally need to accumulate 24 months of qualifying full-time home care work experience in Canada before you can apply for permanent residence under the caregiver pathway.
Other programs.
Pathways worth a second look — each one a different door into the same idea of home.
Ready to start your Caregiver Programs journey?
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