Who it’s for
Caregivers providing in-home support to individuals or families, with relevant training or experience and an eligible job offer.
Home Support Worker Pilot
Caregiver Pathway to PR for In-Home Support Roles.
Provide compassionate in-home care and progress toward Permanent Residence with a structured pilot designed for caregivers.
The Home Support Worker Pilot offers a caregiver route to Permanent Residence for applicants providing in-home support (outside Quebec). Family can accompany, and work authorization options exist while your PR is being processed.
Why choose HSWP
Clear caregiver pathway, options for family to join, and a structured process to accumulate qualifying experience toward PR.
Eligibility (High Level)
- Job Offer: Full-time, non-seasonal in-home support role (outside Quebec)
- Training/Experience: Relevant caregiver experience and/or formal training
- Language: Typically CLB 4 or higher
- Education: Canadian high school or ECA equivalent
- Admissibility: Medical and security checks
- Funds: Settlement funds unless already working in Canada
Streams
Workers in Canada Stream
For caregivers already in Canada who meet the pilot’s criteria and can progress to PR while continuing to work.
Outside Canada Stream
For applicants outside Canada starting with an eligible job offer and work authorization, then accumulating required experience toward PR.
Steps
1
Secure an eligible full-time in-home support job offer (outside Quebec).
2
Apply for the pilot and obtain work authorization if required.
3
Accumulate qualifying caregiver experience and submit for PR when eligible.
Requirements can vary by policy update. Some pilot pathways have allowed work without a traditional LMIA; always check the latest instructions for the specific stream and job offer type.
Yes. Spouses/partners and dependent children are typically eligible to accompany you; spouses may qualify for open work permits and children for study permits.
Generally, CLB 4 or higher and Canadian high school (or ECA equivalent). Meeting or exceeding these helps with competitiveness and admissibility.
Experience must be in eligible in-home support roles as outlined for the pilot. Exact hours, duties, and NOC alignment are important—verify current guidance before you apply.