Caregiver Pilot Program Update
- Pedro zhao
- Feb 13, 2023
- 2 min read
IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR THIS PROGRAM
IRCC announced the work experience required for caregivers to apply for permanent residency in Canada has been reduced from 24 months to 12 months! The change will take effect as of April 30th, 2023.
There are some reserved spots for existing caregivers (who have caregiver LMIA work permits) who have accumulated relevant work experience. “Caregivers are an important option for families in Canada and have played an instrumental role in the lives of many growing children, aging parents, and those who need additional specialized care,” said immigration minister Sean Fraser. “By reducing the work experience required in Canada to one year, more caregivers and their families will become eligible to transition to permanent residence sooner, meaning that they can settle down and start the next chapter of their lives here in Canada.”
Besides the work experience being reduced, all other eligibility criteria remain the same. Candidates for Home Child Care Provider (HCCP) and Home Support Worker Pilot (HSWP) must meet:
Language test results showing a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 5;
One year of Canadian post-secondary education or the foreign equivalent;
Pass admissibility check (health, criminality, and security).
Accumulate qualified work experience in NOC 44100 or NOC 44101 (NOC 2021)
For qualified work experience, candidates must prove that:
Work experience falls under NOC 44100 or NOC 44101. (Cannot combine or mix them)
Work experience must complete most of the main duties described in the NOC job description.
Full-time work, 30 hours per week. Paid job. (Unpaid job, training and foster parent DO NOT count towards the qualified work experience. )
Many nursing schools and programs have also lowered costs and will facilitate the registration process for internationally educated nurses.
On January 31, 2023, BCCNM will pilot a new registration process for internationally educated nurses (IENs) aimed at eliminating months – or even years – from the application journey. In B.C., the streamlined process will reduce barriers and delays by introducing more options for completing a credential evaluation, eliminating many upfront costs, facilitating the process for English language proficiency assessments, and developing more pathways to multiple healthcare roles etc. Click HERE for further information about BCCNM.
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