Interim Pathway for Caregivers
The Interim Pathway for Caregivers is a temporary program running from March 4th to June 4th, 2019. Foreign caregivers with Canadian experience will be able to apply for permanent resident status.
The Interim Pathway for Caregivers is a program open from March 4th, 2019 to June 4th, 2019. The program allows individuals with Canadian work experience as home child care providers or home support workers to apply for permanent resident status before two new caregiver programs are opened later in 2019. After the June 4th deadline, the program will no longer accept new applications, paving the way for two new pilot programs:
- Home Child Care Provider Pilot
- Home Support Worker Pilot
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible for the Interim Pathway for Caregivers, a person must meet a number of eligibility criteria, with a specific requirement to have work experience in Canada as a home child care provider (NOC 4411) or home support worker (NOC 4412).
Application Procedure
The Interim Pathway for Caregivers uses a paper-based application system. This means that all forms and documents must be printed, signed, and submit in hard copy by mail. Please refer to the IRCC official webpage to download the application form and document checklist.
In order to be considered complete, an application must include the following:
- Required application and forms (signed where necessary)
- Fee payment receipt
- All supporting documents
Certain applicants will require medical exams, police certificates, educational credentials assessment (ECA), and/or biometrics. If in doubt, contact an immigration professional to advise on your application.
Once you are confident your application is complete, you must mail it to IRCC’s Case Processing Centre in Edmonton, Alberta.
Processing times for the Interim Pathway for Caregivers are listed at 12 months.
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