Can my children come with me under a caregiver pilot pathway?

In general, yes: dependent children can typically apply for their own status alongside a parent applying under a caregiver pilot, though each child's situation is assessed against standard dependent eligibility rules rather than being automatically included. Depending on the child's age and circumstances, this might mean a study permit, a visitor record, or another appropriate status, and it is a separate application from the caregiver's own work permit or permanent residence process.

A common misconception is that children are simply added to a parent's file with no separate assessment. In practice, dependents generally need their own applications, and requirements can differ depending on whether a child is applying to come to Canada at the same time as the caregiver or to join later once the caregiver is established. Processing for a child's application does not always move on the same timeline as the caregiver's own file, which can affect family planning around travel and schooling.

Because family reunification rules and the specifics of any given caregiver pilot can change, and because every family's circumstances differ, confirm the current requirements for dependent children with IRCC's published guidance, or discuss your specific family situation with an immigration lawyer before making firm plans around timing.