BREAKING NEWS - Caregiver PR Allocated Spots to Out of Status workers, PLUS Documents Released

Leann Sousa • March 21, 2025

Additional eligibility for out-of-status workers and previous applicants

IRCC has opened eligibility for the HCWP to home care workers in Canada who are currently out of status.

These individuals may still be eligible to apply under the HCWP due to a public policy.

A limited number of spots are available to this cohort.


In addition, some previous applicants to the Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker Pilots (previous home care worker immigration pathways that were closed in June 2024) may continue to apply under the old pathways.


Newcomers who applied under the previous pilots' “Gaining experience category” before June 2024, and who have now built up enough eligible work experience may send IRCC proof of their work experience under previous guidelines, to have their permanent residence (PR) application considered.


Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot (HCWIP): Child Care

Workers in Canada 2,610 applications accepted

Out-of-status and unauthorized workers 140 applications accepted


Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot (HCWIP): Home Support

Workers in Canada 2,610 applications accepted

Out-of-status and unauthorized workers 140 applications accepted


Get ready before the program opens on March 31, 2025 at 10am ET (8am MT)


ALL FORMS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENT LISTS FROM IRCC HERE:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/caregivers/home-care-worker-immigration-pilots/child-care-home-support/apply.html


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