Pilot Program
It is a pilot program run by Canada government for 5 years in which 2750 applications will be accepted every year.
Program is designed to bring home child care providers and home support workers to Canada on a 3 years temporary work permit with an ability to apply for permanent residence after gaining enough Canadian experience.
This program was started on 18th June,2019.
Eligibility requirements
Genuine and valid job offer
Job descriptions
For HCCP
For HSWP
Other requirements
➢ Ability to work:- Through past experience or training worker has to show that he/she is able to perform all the job duties as required in job offer (NOC duties)
➢ Minimum language level required is CLB 5
➢ Education :- Minimum 1 year post secondary education which has to assessed by WES or any other ECA organization
Process for worker to get PR through pilot program
1. Get a job offer letter in required format
2. Submit a work permit application together with Permanent residency
application
3. After approval from IRCC worker get work permit to work in Canada
4. Work permit is occupation restricted – you can change the employer but not the
occupation
5. Get 24 months of work experience to qualify for PR
6. Final decision given by IRCC on PR
Family Members
➢ Family members are eligible to come along with worker.
➢ Spouse gets open work permit and children get study permits