Caregivers Programs

There are few Caregivers Immigration Programs. Check the requirements and details for each program application.

Programs

How do I apply to the Caring for Children program?

To apply for permanent residence through this program, you must:

  • have worked for two of the last four years as a home child care provider (National Occupation Classification 4411), in Canada and with a permit;
  • meet the minimum language levels of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5; and
  • have a Canadian post-secondary education credential of at least one year or an equivalent foreign credential supported by an Educational Credential Assessment.

You don’t need to have lived in your employer’s home to be eligible for this program.

How do I apply to the Caring for People with High Medical Needs program?

To apply for permanent residence through this program, you must:

  • have worked for two of the last four years as a registered nurse, registered psychiatric nurse, licensed practical nurse, nurse aide, patient service associate or home support worker, in Canada and with a permit;
  • be licensed to practice in Canada, if applicable;
  • meet minimum language levels for your job (use your test results to find your CLB level):
    • if you got your work experience in Canada as a registered nurse or registered psychiatric nurse (NOC 3012), you must meet minimum CLB 7 in either English or French for all four language abilities.
    • if you got your work experience in Canada in any other eligible job (NOC 3233, NOC 3413 or NOC 4412), you must meet minimum CLB 5 in either English or French for all four language abilities
  • have a Canadian post-secondary education credential of at least one year or an equivalent foreign credential supported by an Educational Credential Assessment.

 

 

Your work experience must fall into one of the following categories to qualify for this program:

 

  • Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (NOC 3012)
  • Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233)
  • Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 3413)
  • Home support workers and related occupations, but not Housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412)

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How long do I have to meet the work requirement of the caregiver programs?

You must have at least two years of full-time work experience as a caregiver in Canada in the four years before you apply for permanent residence.

Can I use experience from multiple jobs to apply to the Caring for People with High Medical Needs program?

No. You must have two years of full-time work experience in Canada in a single eligible occupation as a caregiver to apply for permanent residence. For example, you would be eligible to apply if you had two years of experience as a licensed practical nurse or as a registered nurse, but you would not be eligible if you had only one year of experience in each one.

Can I work for more than one employer at a time under the Live-in Caregiver Program?

No, you cannot work for more than one employer at a time under the Live-in Caregiver Program. Under this program, your work permit specifies your employer and the type of work you may do in Canada.

Can I change employers under the Live-in Caregiver Program?

Yes, you may change employers under the Live-in Caregiver Program. However, you must first sign an employment contract with your new employer so that your new employer may apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). After Employment and Social Development Canada issues a positive LMIA, you must apply for a new work permit.

How many hours of work experience do I need as a Live-in Caregiver to apply for permanent residence?

Live-in caregivers working in Canada under the Live-in Caregiver Program need a certain amount of work experience to apply for permanent residence. They can qualify with one of two amounts of experience:

  • 24 months of authorized full-time employment; or
  • 3,900 hours of authorized full-time employment.

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