Application for permanent residence - Caring for children class

The Caring for Children Program ended on June 18, 2019. If you submitted a complete application before June 18, we’ll continue to process it.

We’re committed to making sure caregivers continue to have a pathway to permanent residence. If you’re a caregiver who has been caring for children in Canada, you may be eligible for the Home Child Care Provider Pilot.

Get help to open an application form or to fill one out in the Help Centre.

This application package includes:

How to use this application package

Read the instruction guide to help you fill out your application.

Use the Generic Application Form for Canada [IMM 0008] (PDF, 553.83KB). You can fill it out and save it on a computer. You will need Adobe Reader 10 or higher. You must also turn on JavaScript.
Filling out the form on a computer is easier than filling it out by hand. It reduces the risk of mistakes that can slow down your application.
Trouble downloading? Right-click on the link and select "Save Target As…." You can also find out more about downloading files in the Help Centre.

Fill out

Fill out, validate, print, sign and date your application forms.

To make sure you submit all the pages:

IMM 0008:

Click the “Validate” button. This button is at the top and bottom of the form.

Note: Validate the form before you print it. This will help make sure you have answered all the questions. It will help avoid delays in processing your application.
A last page with barcodes and a signature line will automatically be created.
Print, sign and date the form.
for best results:
- print on white, bond-quality, non-glossy paper
- use a laser printer
Place the barcode page on top of your package. If you have more than one package, place a separate barcode page on each one.