Home Support Worker Pilot 2024 is open
Dear Miss Powell,
I am working in Canada on a work permit as a support worker. I care for an 88-year-old woman. My work permit will expire at the end of this year, and I am wondering if there is a way for me to stay in Canada and to bring up my husband and children. I look forward to reading your response.
NN
Dear NN,
Qualified individuals who have a minimum of one year Canadian work experience as a Home Child Care Worker (NOC 44100) or Home Support Worker (NOC 44101) may apply under the pilot programme for caregivers and their families to become permanent residents of Canada. There is a limit on the number of applications that will be accepted, and so you must apply before the cap is reached or before June 17, 2024.
The Home Child-Care Provider Pilot (HCCPP) and Home Support Worker Pilot (HSWP) are open to individuals who have been working in Canada for a minimum of one year within the last 36 months. You must have a valid job offer at the time of applying, and the job must be outside of the province of Quebec.
REQUIREMENTS
You will be required to provide proof of your competence in at least one of Canada’s official languages. For English, you will need to present language test results with a minimum of a Canadian Language Benchmark of five in either the International English Language Testing System General Training or Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program General Language tests. For French, the TEF Canada – Test d’évaluation du français the TCF Canada –Test de connaissance du français is required.
If you completed your postsecondary education outside of Canada, you would need to provide proof that your education is equivalent to at least one year Canadian post-secondary education. So if you have a college diploma or university degree, then you should get an Educational Credential Assessment report for Canadian immigration purposes from one of the designated organisations such as The World Education Services: International Credential Assessment Service Canada.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted via the permanent residence portal on the government’s website. You should first download the PDF versions of the required forms, especially the Checklist so that it will be easier for you to enter the correct information directly into the portal. It is imperative that the information be truthful and accurate to ensure that your application is not rejected for being incomplete or for misrepresentation.
The main forms required are the Generic Application, Schedule A, Additional Family Information, Supplementary Information - your travels, Schedule 19 a or b Forms, depending on the category under which you are most qualified, based on your work experience.
Do not forget to provide proof of qualifying work experience. Your previous employers should provide a letter outlining the specific dates of employment, salary, and job description and may be notarised.
You must include the information for your spouse and children under 22 years of age. Additionally, you will be required to provide photographs, police record, and medical reports. You must also pay correct application, right-of-permanent residence, and biometrics fees at the same time when you are applying.
If you have additional questions or concerns, I recommend that you book a consultation with an authorised Canadian immigration lawyer to assist you further.