The yearly cap for applications for the Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker Pilots changes every year.
As an example the cap in 2023 for the Home Support Worker Pilot was 1,650 applications in the Gaining Experience category and 1,100 applications in the Direct to Permanent Residence category.
It’s important to apply for the scheme of your preference as quickly as possible before the yearly cap is reached.
The schemes re-open for applications on 1 January of each year.