
CAREGIVERS: Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker Pilot Program NOC 4412, NOC 4411
The new caregiver program is an economic program that enables a foreign caregiver to transition from a work permit to permanent residence.
The new program eliminates the need for an LMIA and creates an easier pathway for permanent residence if the foreign national chooses to become a permanent resident of Canada
Under the new program;
Spouses and dependents are eligible to accompany the Applicant
The foreign national submits and pays for the work permit and Permanent Residence
The spouse opens a work permit and a dependant study permit at the same time.
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If approved:
The occupation-restricted work permit will be issued but,
The PR Application will not be processed until the Caregiver acquired and prove the required 24 months of full-time qualifying work experience as a caregiver in Canada.
The foreign national can work for any employer but must remain in the same role to qualify for Permanent Residence.
Education Requirement:
One year post-secondary certificate, If education is not in Canada it must be ECA verified.
Language: A score of CLB 5 in English or French is required
What is the processing time?
Processing times vary depending on the country
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