CAREGIVER PROGRAM

PATHWAY TO PERMANENT RESIDENCE IN CANADA

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CAREGIVER PROGRAM OVERVIEW.

The Caregiver program is designed for individuals who want to work as live-in caregivers in Canada. This program allows candidates to become permanent residents after they have worked full-time in Canada for two years. The program targets experienced caregivers willing to work in Canada to care for children, the elderly, or disabled individuals. To be eligible for this program, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the Canadian government

It’s important to note that these programs are currently being run as pilots, which means that they are subject to change. At Chitra and Associates, we work closely with individuals to determine the best pathway to permanent residency based on their unique circumstances.

If you’re unsure of how to begin your immigration journey, our team offers a consultation service where we can evaluate your unique circumstances and recommend the most suitable immigration options for you. Our focus on personalized solutions ensures that every client receives the highest level of service and support throughout their immigration journey.

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Open Pathways as of Sep '23

This program is designed for individuals who wish to work as a home support worker in Canada. A home support worker provides personal care and other support services to clients in their homes. Click here for the eligibility criteria.
This program is designed for individuals who wish to work as a home childcare provider in Canada. A home childcare provider is responsible for caring for children in the employer’s home. Click here for the eligibility requirements.
The Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP) for Canadian immigration is designed for foreign nationals who wish to work as caretakers or nannies in Canada. However, it's important to note that the program is currently closed to new applicants. The only way to hire a caregiver through this program now is if you've found a caregiver who already has a work permit through the LCP. Click here for the eligibility requirements.

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Eligibility Requirements for Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot

Under these pilots you could be eligible for permanent residence if you:

Meet the necessary eligibility criteria, and
Have a job offer in one of the designated occupations.

Under these pilot programs, you will be granted an open work permit to temporarily work in Canada. This work permit:

Is limited to a specific occupation (thus, you are required to work in the assigned occupation)
Does not necessitate a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
Allows you to gain the relevant work experience needed to qualify for permanent residence

If your recent employment includes roles such as a home child care provider or support worker, this experience could potentially contribute towards fulfilling the eligibility requirements for permanent residence.

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Eligibility requirements for the Live-in Caregiver program

The following are the eligible occupations under this program:

Professional Occupations in Art & Culture

5111 Librarians

5112 Conservators & Curators

Technical & Skilled Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport

5211 Library and Archive Technicians and Assistants

5212 Technical Occupations Related to Museums and Art Galleries

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Applying for a new work permit

In order to work as a caregiver in Canada, foreign workers must first obtain a valid work permit. This allows them to legally work in Canada for a specific period of time.

To be eligible for both the caregiver programs of Canada, caregivers must have a job offer from a Canadian employer.

Once the caregiver has a valid job offer, they can apply for a work permit.

If approved, the caregiver will receive a work permit that specifies the duration and conditions of their authorized work in Canada.