Caregiver Program
Caregiver Program
A Trusted Pathway to Permanent Residency for Compassionate Professionals
Are you an experienced caregiver looking to build a future in Canada? The Caregiver Program is one of the most in-demand immigration pathways. With thousands of vacancies across the country in home care and childcare, Canada actively welcomes qualified caregivers to meet critical workforce needs.
At Salgado Immigration Law, we provide personalized legal guidance for individuals applying through the Caregiver Program, helping you secure employment and transition to Permanent Residency (PR).
What Is the Canada Caregiver Program?
The Caregiver Program allows qualified foreign nationals to work in Canada as home support workers or child care providers—and offers a clear path to PR. The program consists of two pilot streams:
- Home Child Care Provider Pilot : For individuals who provide care to children under 18 in private homes.
- Home Support Worker Pilot : For caregivers who support seniors, individuals with disabilities, or those with chronic illnesses.
Why the Caregiver Program Is in High Demand (2025)
- Over 35,000+ job vacancies in home care and child care sectors across Canada
- Faster PR processing times for caregiver applications
- Annual intake cap increased to 5,500 principal applicants
- Supportive policies from IRCC designed to attract and retain caregivers
Eligibility Requirements for Canada’s Caregiver Program (2025)
Whether you’re applying under the Home Child Care Provider or Home Support Worker stream, you must meet the following criteria:
- Valid Job Offer from a Canadian family or licensed agency
- Post-Secondary Education: At least one year (Canadian or foreign equivalent)
- Language Proficiency: CLB 5 or higher in English or French (IELTS: 5.0+)
- Work Experience or Training:
- 6+ months of full-time caregiver training, or
- 12+ months of paid, relevant work experience
- Intent to Reside in Canada and work in caregiving roles
As of 2025, part-time work experience is now accepted if equivalent to one year full-time, and the list of eligible occupations has expanded to include personal care aides and respite workers.
Benefits of the Caregiver Immigration Pathway
- Work and live in Canada while building PR eligibility
- Bring your family to Canada under open work permits or study permits
- Gain Canadian work experience, boosting your future opportunities
- Option to apply for PR after 24 months of eligible work
Why Choose Salgado Immigration Law for Your Caregiver Program Application?
- Legal expertise in caregiver and work permit streams
- End-to-end assistance—from job offer validation to PR application
- Support with resume review and interview preparation
- High success rate for LMIA and caregiver PR submissions
- Based in Toronto, helping clients across Canada and internationally
Build Your Future in Canada as a Caregiver
If you’re passionate about providing care and looking for a meaningful path to permanent residency, the Caregiver Program may be right for you. Let Salgado Immigration Law help you every step of the way.
Book a consultation today and take the first step toward your career and permanent future in Canada.