Due to a misunderstanding of changes made by the IRCC, many caregivers came to Canada, obtained temporary work permits, and Canadian work experience; only to find out they were not eligible for permanent residency. This is because they lacked requirements such as necessary education, and expertise in the French or English languages. Introduction of this temporary pathway will alleviate all vulnerabilities faced by Canada’s foreign caregivers, as they are not eligible for the current pathway to permanent residency.
Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker Pilots
The Canadian government announced the introduction of two new 5-year immigration pilots meant to replace the existing caring for kids and the critically sick pilot programs. The Home Support Worker and Home Child Care Provider pilots scheduled to take effect later in the year will give caregivers and their families a pathway to Canadian permanent residence. These new pilots respond to main concerns raised by the national coalition of caregivers’ advocacy groups, which condemned the previous pilots for inefficiency.
To prevent confusion, applicants will go through assessment against the Canadian criteria for permanent residence. This done before they start working in the country. Qualified candidates will then have to acquire two years of working experience in Canada before gaining access to the direct pathway to permanent residence.
The new pilots allow caregivers to carry along their family members to Canada. The spouse will be given an open work permit whereas their children entitled to a Canadian study permit. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada plans to accept 2,750 principal applicants exclusive of spouses and dependent children every year, under the new pilots (Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker)
Canada has taken a massive step in ensuring caregivers do not remain isolated from their close families. Caregivers have become and crucial part of the country, and that is why IRCC fight for their rights and proper treatment
