Canada unveils new Home Care Worker Immigration Programs for 2025-2030

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced comprehensive new pilot programs for home care workers, set to launch on March 31, 2025. The initiative introduces two distinct pathways: the Home Care Worker Immigration (Child Care) Class and the Home Care Worker Immigration (Home Support) Class. With annual intake caps of 2,610 applications per class for 2025-2026, increasing to 2,750 in subsequent years, these programs aim to streamline permanent residence pathways for caregivers while addressing Canada’s growing demand for in-home care services.