Foreign

The Canadian government has relaunched two caregiver immigration programs, the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot, starting January 1, 2024. These 5-year pilot initiatives are designed to welcome qualified caregivers and their families as permanent residents in Canada. Under the modified criteria, experienced caregivers, with just 12 months of qualifying work experience, can now apply for permanent residence, a significant reduction from the previous requirement of 24 months. The goal is to attract skilled caregivers to contribute to Canada's workforce and provide an opportunity for them and their families to establish permanent residency. In a…