About Caregiver Pilot Programs

Live-in caregivers in Canada can pursue two new caregiver pilot programs: the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot. These 5-year programs aim to help caregivers gain work experience and qualify for Canadian permanent residence. Unlike the previous Live-In Caregiver Program, LMIA is not required, but occupation restrictions apply.

• The Home Child Care Provider Pilot
• The Home Support Worker Pilot

Both the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot are 5-year programs designed for home child care workers (NOC-4411) and home support workers (NOC-4412) to gain work experience for Canadian permanent residence. Unlike the previous Live-In Caregiver Program, an LMIA is not required, but there are occupation restrictions.