Home Support Worker Pilot Program Canada (HSWP)

Immigrate to Canada through the Home Support Worker Pilot Program Canada (HSWP) for home support workers. Find out if you qualify as a family caregiver and come to Canada under the Home Support Worker Pilot.

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Notice: Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot Closed

IRCC is no longer accepting new applications for the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot as of June 17, 2024. Applications received on or before this date will continue to be processed. New Pilots will be introduced by the end of this year. Here is more information:

Canada’s New Caregiver Pilot Programs Offer Direct PR Upon Arrival

Overview

Canada is home to millions of senior citizens and people with disabilities. Such individuals require specialized care and attention to ensure they live long and happy lives. While many such individuals are cared for by family members, others may require assistance from caregivers or home support workers.

Many people already work in such caregiver and home support workers roles in Canada, but the demand for such services is much higher than the supply of workers available. For this reason, the Canadian government has set up a special immigration program called the Home Support Worker Pilot Program (HSWP).

This program falls under the Home Care Provider Pilot categories introduced in 2019. It allows foreign workers to come to Canada and work as home support workers and then apply for permanent residence.

Who Should Apply for the HSWP?

The Home Support Worker Pilot Program is open to foreign nationals with work experience under the NOC TEER Code 44101. This code covers workers such as:

Family caregivers
Housekeepers
Home support workers
Attendants that care for people with disabilities
Live-in caregivers for seniors
Personal care attendants
Personal aides

There is a limit on applications allowed in the HSWP category. Only 2,750 applications get approved for the Home Support Worker Pilot every year.

As of January 1st, you can apply under the 2023 caps for the Home Support Worker Pilot. Prospective caregivers can contact us to get prepared for the January intake.

Eligibility Requirements: Home Support Worker Pilot

Individuals who intend to apply under this program must meet the minimum Home Support Worker Pilot requirements. This includes:

Completing one year of post-secondary education inside or outside Canada.
Scoring CLB 5 or higher in an English language proficiency exam
Possessing one year or more of work experience under NOC TEER Code 44101
Having a valid job offer in Canada

Employer Requirements

Note that the job offer specified above must be from an employer that meets the following Home Support Worker Pilot employer requirements:

The employer counts as a single Canadian employer
The position is located outside of Quebec
The position is for full-time employment, which amounts to a minimum of 30 hours of work per week
The position is non-seasonal
The job offer is valid at the time the candidate is offered their work permit

Home Support Worker Pilot Intake Cap (2,750 Applications)

Gaining Experience Category: 1,650 applications
- This total includes both online and alternate-format applications
Direct PR Category: 1,100 applications
- This total includes both online and alternate-format applications

Application Process: Home Support Worker Pilot Program

The application process is summarized below:

Obtain an Offer of Employment from an employer that qualifies under the HSWP
Submit a completed work permit application under the HSWP
Come to Canada under a work permit and work for the employer
Apply for permanent residence once the applicant has gained one year of work experience (as of April 30, 2023) working for their employer in Canada

Home Support Worker Pilot Program Benefits Canada

Need Help with Home Support Worker Pilot Program?

The Home Support Worker Pilot Program serves as an excellent immigration route for people with experience working as home support workers. If you intend to apply for this special immigration program, you can contact our experts here. Our skilled team of Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants is familiar with HSWP Canada and can help you optimize your application.