Care Giver Program
In the Caregiver Program, caregivers may reside with the care receiver based on a mutual agreement established between the parties. A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is submitted by the employer to IRCC, and no boarding or lodging expenses are deducted from the caregiver’s salary. Through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), employment as a home child care provider (NOC 44100) or home support worker (NOC 44101) is possible with an employer who has obtained a positive LMIA. Currently, this type of work permit application for caregivers benefits from faster processing times in Canada.
Under this program, caregivers have the opportunity to build Canadian work experience, which can support a future pathway to permanent residence. Additionally, eligibility requirements must be met by both the employer and the caregiver to ensure compliance with Canadian labor standards.
Eligibility for Canadian Permanent Residence as Live-in Caregiver
- An application can be submitted by Indian national caregivers with an LCP work permit.
- Those whose live-in arrangements are documented in the LMIA can apply.
- Permanent residency can be pursued through three pathways in this program:
- Childcare: Applicants with at least two years of full-time childcare experience in a Canadian home can apply.
- High Medical Needs: Caregivers with at least two years of experience as home support workers, nurses, or nursing aides in Canada are eligible to apply.
- Live-in Arrangement: Applicants who have worked for at least two years in the live-in caregiver program in Canada can apply.
Employer’s Eligibility Criteria
- The employer must demonstrate an inability to fill the caregiver position with suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
- Financial capacity to pay the caregiver's wages must be established by the employer.
- A job offer must be made by the employer, requiring the caregiver to reside in their home to care for a person with a disability, senior, or child.
Caregiver’s Eligibility Criteria
- Participation in the Live-in Caregiver Program is required.
- Continuation in the live-in working arrangement must be maintained.
Application Process of the Program
Once shortlisted, the caregiver will have the following steps initiated by the employer:
- An LMIA application will be made.
- A new work permit application for the caregiver will be submitted.
- The LMIA application will be revised to include the live-in arrangement.
