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Foreign caregivers can come to Canada on a work permit to provide in-home child care or support for the elderly or people with high medical needs. Current caregiver programs generally remove the old live-in requirement and lead toward permanent residence. A qualifying job offer is normally required.
Foreign nationals hired to provide in-home child care or home support work in Canada.
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The Caregiver Work Permit is a program that allows foreign caregivers to come to Canada and provide in-home child care or support for the elderly or people with high medical needs.
Yes. You can work as a home child care provider or home support worker for an employer who holds a positive LMIA under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
Yes. The current temporary caregiver route requires a genuine job offer and an employer with a positive LMIA.
Caregiver programs have typically asked for around CLB 4 language ability and the equivalent of a Canadian secondary (high school) diploma.
Not automatically, but caregiver work experience can support a separate permanent residence application, such as through the Home Care Worker Immigration pilots.
An LMIA-based caregiver work permit is employer-specific, so changing employers normally requires a new work permit based on a new LMIA.
To apply for a Caregiver Work Permit in Canada, you'll need to meet specific requirements.
Family members may accompany you, and a spouse may be able to apply for an open work permit while dependent children may be able to study.
