Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker Pilot Programs

How to Work as a Nanny or Caregiver in Canada

Eligibility Criteria

There are some basic criteria that you need to meet in order to be eligible for this program:

1. You have a full-time job offer from a Canadian employer as a caregiver (no LMIA required).
2. You can demonstrate that you are qualified for the job, either because you have past work experience or related education.
3. You have taken a language test and achieved a minimum score of CLB 5 for English or NLCL 5 for French.
4. You have completed the equivalent to a 1 year Canadian post-secondary educational credential.

2 Stage Process

This is a two-stage application process whereby, if you meet the eligibility criteria, you will apply for Permanent Residence and a work permit at the same time. Once your application has been determined to be eligible under this category, a 3 year work permit will be issued so that you can gain the 24 months Canadian work experience needed before your Permanent Residence will be finalized.

Accompanying Family

While you are working in Canada, your spouse or common-law partner is eligible to apply for an open work permit, and your children can accompany you. You are no longer required to live in the home of your employer in Canada. Once you can prove that you have worked as a caregiver for 24 months inside Canada, you will provide an update to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and your Permanent Residence is intended to be finalized relatively quickly.