CAREGIVER PROGRAM

Starting June 18, 2019, the new caregiver work permit program will:

  • Have occupation-specific work permits, rather than employer-specific, to allow for a fast change of employers when necessary;
  • Include open work permits and/or study permits for the caregivers’ immediate family, to help families come to Canada together; and
  • Provide a clear transition from temporary to permanent status, to ensure that once caregivers have met the work experience requirement, they will be able to become permanent residents quickly.

Home Child Care Provider (NOC 4411)

  • You must care for children under the age of 18 in your own home or in your employer’s home.
  • You don’t need to live in your employer’s home to qualify.
  • Experience as a foster parent doesn’t count.

Home Child Care Provider (NOC 4411)

  • You must care for children under the age of 18 in your own home or in your employer’s home.
  • You don’t need to live in your employer’s home to qualify.
  • Experience as a foster parent doesn’t count.

Home Support Worker (NOC 4412)

  • You must care for someone who needs help from a home support worker either in your own home or in your employer’s home
  • You don’t need to live in your employer’s home to qualify.
  • Only home support workers are eligible under NOC 4412.
  • Experience as a housekeeper doesn’t count.

Home Support Worker (NOC 4412)

  • You must care for someone who needs help from a home support worker either in your own home or in your employer’s home
  • You don’t need to live in your employer’s home to qualify.
  • Only home support workers are eligible under NOC 4412.
  • Experience as a housekeeper doesn’t count.