Live In Canada Immigrate Sponsor your Family Same Sex Couples Work In Canada Work Permits Job Search Study In Canada Study Permits School Search Visit Canada Visitor Visa Business Visitors Working Holiday Visa    Request Information Given Name E-mail I would like to... Select One Visit Study Work Immigrate Sponsor Family Claim Refugee Comments

The Live-In Caregiver Program (Special Category) The Live-in Caregiver Program's goal is to bring qualified workers to Canada to do live-in work as caregivers when there are not enough Canadians to fill the available positions. Successful applicants receive a work permit which allows them to work in Canada as live-in caregivers. After two years of employment, which must be completed within three years of the caregiver's arrival in Canada, live-in caregivers can apply in Canada to become permanent residents. They may be granted permanent resident status if they meet the requirements. The Live-in Caregiver Program allows professional caregivers to work in Canada. Caregivers are individuals who are qualified to work without supervision in a private household providing care for children, elderly persons or people who have disabilities. The live-in caregiver must live in the employer's home. There are four main requirements the nanny/caregiver must meet to qualify under the Live-in Caregiver Program: A job offer from a Canadian employer (must be in a private home) Successful completion of high school or the equivalent in Canada At least 6 months of caregiver training, or at least 1 full year of full-time experience (including 6 months with 1 employer) during the past 3 years Good knowledge of English and/or French Live-in criteria An important requirement of the program is that the nanny/caregiver must live in the employer's home. The Live-in Caregiver Program exists only because there is a shortage of Canadians or permanent residents to fill the need for live-in care work. Government Application Fee The nanny/caregiver must pay a fee to have his/her application processed when they submit it to the visa office. The fee covers only the cost of processing, and it is not refundable if the visa office does not approve the application. Nannies and caregivers who complete the required 24 months may apply for permanent residence. If you would like more information or would like to apply for a work permit as a live-in caregiver, contact our offices to speak with an immigration specialist. You may also wish to complete an online assessment. Back to Special Categories of Workers

Immigration Programs Skilled Workers Business Immigration Investors Canadian Experience Class Provincial Programs Sponsor your Family Related Quick Links Job Search Language Testing Medical Exams Police Clearances Other Options Visit Canada Study in Canada Work in Canada