How To Apply: Canadian Permanent Residence As A Caregiver

A caregiver who has been in Canada for two years or more on a temporary work permit can register for permanent residence. As a caregiver, there are three ways through which you can obtain a work permit based on the type of work you have done.

Caring for Children Program (Pilot)

• This category includes child caretaker, live-in caregiver, and nanny, grouped under NOC 4411.
• Applicants must have 2 years of full-time work experience in the last four years spent in Canada as a home childcare provider.
• Applicants must have a Canadian language benchmark of level 5 in English as well as French in speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
• Must have completed a minimum of one-year post-secondary education in Canada or any other foreign country equivalent to Canada.

Note: This pilot program is due to expire in November 2019 and is presently subject to federal government review.

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Caring for People with High Medical Needs Program (Pilot)

This is a Caregiver Occupation coming under these categories are:

• Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (NOC 3012)
• Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233)
• Orderlies, Nurse aides and patient service associates (NOC 3413)
• Home support workers and related occupations, The occupation does not include Housekeepers and related ones (NOC 4412)

Note: This pilot program will expire in November 2019 and is presently subject to federal government review. See Requirement To Become A Nurse In Canada.

Live-In Caregiver Program

The application for the Caregiver Program stopped accepting new applications in 2014, but there are still caregivers in Canada under this category.

• You must have experience of working as a live-in caregiver for two years, Or
• You must have completed 3900 hours of full-time permanent employment within a span of twenty-two (22) months.

Note: The work experience must be within the first 4 years of your stay in Canada.

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Becoming A Permanent Resident Of Canada As A Caregiver

You can apply to become a Canadian permanent resident as a live-in caregiver if you meet the prerequisites.

1. Requirements To Become a Permanent Resident:

You are eligible to apply for PR in Canada after you have had some work experience as a live-in caregiver:

• Twenty-Four (24) months of authorized full-time employment, or
• 3,900 hours of authorized full-time employment. You may complete these hours within a period of Twenty-two (22) months. When calculating your working hours, you can also include about 390 hours of overtime.
• The work experience must be carried out within four years of your date of arrival.

When calculating your work experience, you cannot include the following:

• Any period of unemployment
• Any extended time outside Canada. For instance, if you were outside Canada for longer than the period of vacation time allocated to your employment contract, that period doesn’t count.
• Any time you work for your employer outside Canada. For instance, time spent on a family vacation does not count.

2. What Can Affect Your Application?

Your application may be affected if:

• you, your spouse or common-law partner, or any member of your family have a serious medical problem or a criminal record.
• you did not provide genuine information about training, educational qualifications or experience to the visa officer when you first applied to the Live-In Caregiver Program, your application may be canceled.

3. What Cannot Affect Your Application?

Your application is not affected by your marital status, skills upgrading in Canada, financial situation, volunteer work, or the number of family members you have in your country origin.

4. Applying for Your Family at the same time?

You have to include all members of your family in your application for permanent resident status, even if they are not coming to Canada with you. You know that any family member not included in your application cannot be sponsored by you at a later date.

You and your family members can obtain permanent resident status at the same time.

Your family members abroad or in your home country may go through the process of permanent resident status at their closest visa office.

All your family members must first pass criminal and medical screening before you can gain permanent resident status. When you gain your permanent resident status, members of your family will receive immigrant visas from the visa office in their native country.

5. Applying for an Open Work Permit at the same time?

If you wish, you may apply for an open work permit at the same time that you apply for PR status. An open work permit enables you to take any job you wish.

6. Leaving Canada on a Vacation or Permanently?

If you leave Canada on a long vacation, you will need to reapply for a temporary resident visa before returning to Canada. Before traveling, you should get in touch with the Call Centre for more information.

If you go away for more than one year or if your work permit has expired, you may have to reapply to the overseas visa office to return to Canada under the Live-in Caregiver Program.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions:

What are the procedure for me to become a permanent resident – Live-in Caregivers?

1. Apply for permanent residence.
2. Get your fingerprints and photo taken.
3. We process your application.
4. We make a decision on your application.
5. You travel to Canada (if you’re approved).
6. We check your identity when you arrive in Canada.
7. You’re allowed to enter Canada.

How long does it take to get PR in Canada caregiver?
It takes up to 6 months.
Permanent residence applications may take up to 6 months for processing if the applicant has sufficient work experience.

How can a caregiver apply for PR in Canada?

As a live-in caregiver, you can apply for an open work permit when you apply for permanent residence under the Live-in Caregiver Class. You must also have: held valid work permits under the program for two years or more; and. worked for at least 3,900 hours or 2 years as a live-in caregiver within no more than 4 years.

How can I migrate to Canada as a caregiver?

Caregivers will now only receive a work permit if they have a job offer in Canada and meet standard criteria for economic immigration programs. Once working in Canada, caregivers will be able to begin gaining the required two years of Canadian work experience to apply for permanent residence.

What are the requirements for caregiver visa in Canada?

Canada Caregiver Visa Requirements:

Work Experience: You must have work experience as a caregiver. For the Home Child Care Provider Pilot, you should have experience caring for children, and for the Home Support Worker Pilot, you should have experience caring for seniors or people with disabilities.

What are the requirements for caregivers in Canada 2023?
Changes to work experience and job offer requirements

On April 30, 2023, we made changes and clarifications to these pilots: You now need only 12 months of qualifying work experience instead of 24 months. Your job offer (in the Gaining experience category) must not come from a business.

What is the minimum IELTS score for caregiver?
In order to qualify for the Health and Care Worker visa, you will have to obtain a level B1 on the CEFR scale. This is equivalent to an IELTS overall score of 4.0.

Can I go Canada as a caregiver without IELTS?

Yes, you must pass either the IELTS or CELPIP exam in order to work as a caregiver in Canada.

How much is a caregiver paid in Canada?
The average full time caregiver salary in Canada is $36,563 per year or $18.75 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $30,225 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $45,591 per year.

Can I bring my family to Canada on work permit?
If you receive a valid job offer from a Canadian employer and are applying for a work permit, you may be eligible to have your spouse and dependent children accompany you to Canada. If your children are school-aged, they’ll be able to attend Canadian educational institutions without needing separate study permits.

What are the qualifications for a caregiver?

Caregiver Requirements:

Job experience and CPR training may be necessary. A driver’s license may be strongly desired. A professional and friendly attitude. A willingness to work flexible hours, which may include night shifts.