Effective March 31, 2025 – Valid for 5 Years
Canada has introduced a new public policy to support home care workers who have applied for permanent residence through the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots (Child Care and Home Support streams). The policy recognizes the valuable contributions of these workers and aims to provide legal protections and restore temporary status for those who are currently out-of-status or unauthorized to work, along with their eligible family members.
What This Policy Does
This temporary public policy allows:
- Out-of-status or unauthorized home care workers in Canada who applied under Stream A of the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots to:
- Restore their temporary status
- Apply for work permits
- Legally remain and work in Canada while awaiting a PR decision
- Accompanying family members(in Canada) to:
- Apply for restoration or extension of their own temporary status
- Obtain open work permits or study permits, where eligible
Who is Eligible?
- For Home Care Worker Applicants (Stream A):
- Applied for PR through Stream A under the Child Care or Home Support pilot
- Application has been accepted and not withdrawn or refused
- Physically present in Canada
- Entered Canada legally on or before December 16, 2021
- Previously authorized to work, but currently:
- Out-of-status, or
- A visitor
- Not a refugee claimant and not under a removal order
- For Accompanying Family Members in Canada:
- Included in the principal applicant’s PR file
- Must also be physically present in Canada
- Have not made a refugee claim or received a removal order
- Can apply for:
- Work permit (new or renewal)
- Study permit (new or renewal)
- Extension or restoration of temporary resident status
Why This Matters
This policy removes immigration barriers that could otherwise disqualify applicants for working or studying without valid permits, or for overstaying in Canada. It ensures that workers who are contributing to Canadian families—often while facing precarity—can stabilize their situation legally.
It also:
- Promotes access to employment protections and health care
- Addresses labour shortages in child care and home support sectors
- Supports the well-being and stability of immigrant families
Important Notes
- Applicants must submit applicable fees unless exempted under a different public policy.
- Exemptions under this policy do not waiveall admissibility or eligibility requirements—just those related to temporary residence status and work/study authorization.
- The policy applies to applications submitted between March 31, 2025, and March 31, 2030, unless revoked earlier.
Need Help Applying Under This Public Policy?
At Fridman and Company, we’re here to help you with restoring your status, applying for work or study permits, and navigate exemptions and eligibility under this new policy.
Contact us at 204-944-8889 or email us at lawoffice@fridman.ca for a consultation and find out how we can support your path to permanent residency in Canada.
For more information, visit the Government of Canada website.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.