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Working in Canada through legal routes

Written by KarirAman editorial team Approved by Kaiser Khan (editor), Updated

Indonesians can move to Canada through Express Entry. The caregiver pilots are closed and IEC is not open to Indonesians. Worker rights, red flags.

Summary

  • Express Entry is Canada's online system for managing permanent residence applications from skilled workers.
  • The Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots for child care and home support are closed to applicants and employers.
  • Indonesia is not a participating country in International Experience Canada (Canada's working holiday programme).
  • Canadian employers cannot make you pay to get or keep a job; workers only pay for the work permit, medical exam and biometrics.
  • Under Law 18/2017 Article 30(1), Indonesian migrant workers may not be charged placement costs.
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  1. Which legal work routes exist for Canada?
  2. Which route fits you?
  3. What are foreign workers' rights on fees in Canada?

Which route fits you?

For Indonesians, the main route as of 7 October 2026 is Express Entry, which manages permanent residence applications from skilled workers through a ranking and invitation system. The caregiver pilots are closed, and Canada's working holiday programme (IEC) is not open to Indonesians.

Routes to Canada for Indonesians (as of 7 October 2026)
RouteStatusNote
Express EntryOpen through rounds of invitationsSkilled workers; permanent residence
Home Care Worker Immigration PilotsClosedChild care and home support
International Experience Canada (IEC)Not available to IndonesiansIndonesia is not a participating country

What are foreign workers' rights on fees in Canada?

The Canadian government says employers cannot make temporary foreign workers pay to get or keep a job, or reimburse recruitment fees the employer paid. Workers only pay for the work permit, medical exam and biometrics if required. If an agency in Indonesia is involved, make sure it is an active P3MI on SISKOP2MI.

Which official channels can you contact?

Frequently asked questions

Are Canadian caregiver jobs with a permanent residence route still open?

Not through the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots. The IRCC page modified on 27 January 2026 says the child care and home support pilots are closed to applicants and employers. 'Canada caregiver PR route' offers that ask for fees should be treated as suspicious.

Which language tests do you need to work in Canada?

The language tests the legal routes to Canada ask for: Express Entry (permanent residence for skilled workers): IRCC-approved English or French test: CLB 7 for Federal Skilled Worker and Canadian Experience Class; Language test for Federal Skilled Trades: CLB 5 speaking and listening, CLB 4 reading and writing.

Which visa do you need to work in Canada?

The legal routes to Canada use these visas or permits: Express Entry (permanent residence for skilled workers): Permanent residence through Express Entry. Apply only through the destination government's official website or its mission.

Who wrote and reviewed this page?

Written by KarirAman editorial team Published Updated

Prepared with AI assistance. Checked against official sources and approved for publication by Kaiser Khan (editor). Approval date: .

Sources

The facts on this page come from these sources. Dates show when we opened them.

  1. Express Entry (IRCC) Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · accessed
  2. Express Entry: who can apply (IRCC) Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · accessed
  3. Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots (IRCC) Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · accessed
  4. International Experience Canada: eligible countries (IRCC) Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · accessed
  5. Temporary foreign workers: your rights are protected (ESDC) Employment and Social Development Canada · accessed
  6. Undang-Undang Nomor 18 Tahun 2017 tentang Pelindungan Pekerja Migran Indonesia Kementerian Hukum RI (peraturan.go.id) · UU 18/2017 · accessed
  7. SISKOP2MI: Profil Lembaga P3MI, detail dan daftar sanksi administratif KP2MI/BP2MI (SISKOP2MI) · accessed
How to cite

KarirAman (2026). Working in Canada through legal routes. Updated 7 October 2026. https://kariraman.com/en/work-abroad/canada/

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