Live in Caregiver Application

LIVE IN CAREGIVER APPLICATION PROCESS:

An applicant looking to apply for live in caregiver program has to apply for a regular work permit after the employer has received a positive LMIA and a contract is signed between the applicant and the employer.

The applicant is required to submit a Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008). This form asks about the category under which the applicant is applying to enter Canada. for a live in caregiver program, the applicant will choose the economic category and then select Live in Caregiver Program under Question 2. Furthermore, this form also asks about any additional dependants that the applicant is looking to bring to Canada. the forms asks about the applicant’s personal details, relation status, educational background etc.

To apply for the work permit the applicant is required to submit Application for Work Permit made outside of Canada (IMM 1295).

Generally a temporary foreign worker must show he/she has access to sufficient funds to cover his/her living expenses. Exceptions include refuge claimants subject to an unenforceable removal order, students who have become temporarily destitute and temporary resident permit holders as long as their permits are valid for at least 6 months

However a work permit does not guarantee admission to Canada, the foreign worker must meet the requirements for issuance of the work permit at the time the visa is issued and must continue to meet these requirements at the time of arrival at the port of entry.

An applicant must provide the following documentation for the application of a work permit:

A Schedule 1—Application for Temporary Resident visa
A genuine job offer and or job contract from the prospective employer
A copy of positive LMIA
Background documents showing qualifications and experience as evidence that the applicant meets the requirements for the job
Proof of funds available

The general rule is that the foreign worker must apply for the work permit outside of Canada however there are situations where a work permit can be obtained from within Canada or at the port of entry. The following persons must apply outside Canada for a work permit:

Persons requiring a TRV
Seasonal agricultural workers
Live in caregivers
All persons who require a medical examination
International exchange program participants other than US citizens.

The application package includes an instruction guide which provides all information regarding the requirements of the application and how to fill out the forms.

For further information on live in caregiver program, please contact us at Akrami & Associates.

Shabnam Akrami

Shabnam Akrami is the Managing Partner and Founder of Akrami & Associates. p> Prior to receiving her Paralegal Diploma with Honours, she completed her Law Degree from the UK at the University of London as well as completed a Post Graduate Diploma. In addition, she has also graduated from York University where she received both her Bachelor in Criminology and Masters in Socio-Legal Studies. She is also a Member in good standing with Law Society of Upper Canada. Prior to opening her own firm, she gained extensive experience in corporate immigration law; specializing in work permits, temporary resident permits and rehabilitation cases. She has in depth and hands on experience in all Canadian Immigration and Citizenship matters. These matters include preparation and submission of applications for permanent residence, work permits, NAFTA applications, labour market opinions, temporary resident permits, sponsorships, and business investors. Shabnam is dedicated to all her clients and committed to the successful completion of all the immigration matters in her care. With Shabnam, there is always a way!