Caregivers

IRCC has brought out two new pathways for caregivers presently living in Canada to apply for their PR.

NOTE:

The live-in caregiver program is know had been closed for new applicants. New applicants can submit applications under the following types:

PATHWAYS:

Caring for children class:

In order to qualify for Canadian immigration under this program, individuals must:-

plan to live outside the province of Quebec
have at least 24 months of full-time work experience in Canada as a home childcare provider with a valid work permit;
match the job description of a home childcare provider as defined by the national occupation classification 4411
finished a 1-year Canadian post-secondary credential or equivalent;
achieve threshold of Canadian language benchmark (CLB5) for either English or french.

Breaks in work -experience is acceptable and work experience as a student will not count. The acceptability rate is 2750 applicants.

Caring for people with high medical needs:

In order to qualify for Canadian immigration under this program, individuals must:-

plan to live outside the province of Quebec
have at least 24 months of full-time work experience in Canada as a registered nurse, registered psychiatric nurse, nurse aid, orderly, home support worker; etc with a valid work permit.

Show a license to practice in the profession in Canada(if applicable):

finished a one-year Canadian post-secondary credential or equivalent
achieve a minimum threshold of Canadian language benchmark for either English or french.
registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses should score CLB 7
other qualified occupation should score CLB 5

2750 is a maximum acceptable number of candidates under this type.