Caregiver immigration routes have changed over time, so the exact program and application date matter. The Home Care Worker Immigration pilots are currently closed to new intake while existing applications are processed. Someone with an accepted file may still need to respond to requests, document changes or plan continued work authorization. A person considering a new application should assess available alternatives without treating a caregiver job offer as guaranteed access to permanent residence.
What to plan
- Identify the precise caregiver program and submitted-file history.
- Review outstanding requests and the evidence required for that file.
- Plan current work authorization and employment changes separately.
- Compare other available routes against the person’s actual experience.
The process, step by step.
This is the typical sequence to discuss when agreeing your service. The exact requirements depend on your circumstances and current instructions.
Identify the exact caregiver file
Confirm the program, submission date and acknowledgement, distinguishing an accepted application from a plan to use a currently closed intake.
Review outstanding program requirements
Check the actual correspondence and submitted evidence to identify documents, employment records or changes that the existing application still requires.
Respond and maintain current authorization
Submit requested information through the specified channel and assess continued work permission independently of the pending permanent residence application.
Assess the next available step
Follow the file’s decision or review other currently available routes using actual qualifications, without promising a caregiver intake reopening.
What to prepare
These are starting points for a discussion. The official checklist and your circumstances determine the documents required for an application.
- Original application and acknowledgement where available
- Government correspondence and requested evidence
- Employment records and current job details
- Passport, work permit and relevant education or language documents
Your questions, answered.
No. IRCC’s current instructions state that new applications are not accepted. Check official updates before acting on any reopening claim.
IRCC continues processing applications already received. Keep the file current and maintain any required temporary status or work authorization independently.
Check the official guidance
Research checked 13 October 2026. Program rules, intake, fees, and processing times can change. Use the current official instructions before making a decision.