Live-In Caregiver Work Visa

Live-In Caregiver Work Visa program allows applicants to work and live with a Canadian family, earn Canadian experience, and become eligible to apply within Canada for permanent residence after 2 years of employment in Canada.

Live-in caregivers are qualified individuals who provide care for children, elderly persons or persons with disabilities in private homes without supervision, while gaining valuable work experience.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR LIVE-IN CAREGIVER WORK VISA

An applicant with at least 6 months of training or at least 12 months of work experience is allowed to file an application for a Live-in Caregiver Work visa. They must also meet some additional requirements detailed below:

• Job confirmation letter from a Canadian employer
• Written contract with the future employer including certain mandatory provisions
• Successful completion of the equivalent of Canadian secondary school, at least six months' training, or at least one year of full-time paid experience during the past three years.
• Additionally applicant must have a good command of either English or French. Training and experience in the areas of geriatric care, early childhood care, pediatric nursing or first aid care are all considered useful.

LIVE-IN CAREGIVER WORK VISA ENTITLEMENTS

Once granted, Live-in Caregivers are allowed to live and work in Canada for a one-year period, which can be renewed for an additional 2 years. It may also be possible for applicants to change employers during their stay in Canada. On successful completion of at least 2 years of Canadian work experience as a Live-In Caregiver, they can apply for Canadian permanent residence and for an open work permit allowing them to work for any employer.

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