Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has closed the permanent residence pathway for caregivers outside the country under its Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots (HCWP). At the launch of the HCWP, the program was divided into Home Support and Child Care options, with both expected to include opportunities for workers outside Canada. Despite early…
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) accepts DNA test results only from laboratories accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) as evidence of a genetic link between a parent and a child, between siblings, or other familial relationships. IRCC may offer DNA testing when documentary evidence is lacking or the authenticity of a claimed…
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August 21, 2025 As of August 21, 2025, Express Entry applicants are required to provide an upfront medical examination at the time of their application for permanent residence. The Express Entry completeness check instructions and the issuing instructions for medical examinations have been updated accordingly. As the department transitions back to the upfront medical requirement,…
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July 30, 2025 On June 16, 2024, the ministerial instructions (MI) were amended for the Home Child Care Provider (HCCP) and Home Support Worker (HSW) pilots for caregivers applying for permanent residence to reduce the work experience requirement under the 2 caregiver pilots from 12 months to 6 months for the gaining experience category to accept…
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