Categories: Live-in Caregiver

Qualifying as a Live-In Caregiver

If you want to apply as a Live-In Caregiver under the Economic Class for Permanent Residence in Canada, there are specific qualification you will need to meet, those are:

Requirements for Caring For Children

You need to have at least two years of full-time work experience in Canada as a child caregiver within last four years
You also have to meet a minimum language requirement of a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5.
You will also need to have a Canadian postsecondary education credential of at least one year. If you have completed your education outside Canada then you need credential equivalency against Canadian standard by Education Credential Assessment (ECA).

Requirements for Caring for High Medical Need

You need to have two years of full-time work experience in Canada in this capacity or have worked in a health facility as a registered nurse, a registered psychiatric nurse, a licensed practical nurse , a nurse aide, or a home support worker
Show that you are licensed to practice in Canada, if required
You also have to meet a minimum language requirement of CLB 7
You also need to have a Canadian postsecondary education credential of at least one year. If you have completed your education outside Canada then you need credential equivalency against Canadian standard by Education Credential Assessment (ECA).

If you wish to apply for Permanent Residence as a caregiver, contact us for more details. We can help you determine which option suits you best and outline a path to success. With Akrami & Associates, there is always a way!

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!