CAREGIVER IMMIGRATION

If you have work experience in-home child-care provider or home support worker, you may be able to apply for permanent residence under caregiver class. There are two programs for this:

1)  CARING FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM

  •     2 years full-time work experience in Canada as a home child (under 18 years of age) care provider in the 4 years before applying.
  •     Meet minimum language and educational requirements.

2)  CARING FOR PEOPLE WITH HIGH MEDICAL NEEDS

  • 2 years full time experience in Canada in the 4 years before applying as:
  • Registered Nurse.
  • Licensed Practical Nurse.
  • Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patient Service.
  • Home Support Worker.
  • Meet minimum language and educational requirements.

3)  Live-In Caregiver

  • TR valid status.
  • Work Permit as LICG
  • Entered Canada as LICG.
  • 2 years or full-time work as LICG or 3900hrs/22 months in the 4 years after entry.