This study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the employment gender gap, with a particular focus on immigrant populations. Using employment data from the early and middle phases of the pandemic, the analysis reveals that immigrants experienced larger declines in employment compared to native-born individuals, driven by their concentration in sectors less amenable to remote work. Among immigrant groups, South American-born individuals faced the most significant employment losses. The gender gap in employment widened, could be explained due to increased caregiving responsibilities during school closures, which disproportionately affected women’s labor supply. While men’s employment also declined, their recovery was faster, likely reflecting differences in occupational distribution and socio-economic pressures. Education emerged as a key protective factor across all groups, emphasizing the importance of human capital in mitigating employment shocks. The findings underscore the need for targeted policies to support immigrant women, including accessible childcare, flexible work options, and recognition of foreign qualifications. The study highlights structural labor market barriers intensified by the pandemic and calls for further research into heterogeneity within immigrant groups and the long-term effects of COVID-19 on employment dynamics.