Comparison of Canada Caregivers Permanent Residence Pathways
| Criteria | Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP) | Caring for Children (expires November 2019) | Caring for people with High Medical Needs (expires November 2019) | Interim Pathway for Caregivers (expires on June 4, 2019) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work experience | Experience as an authorized full-time live-in caregiver in the LCP. | Canadian experience as ahome childcare provider.
Note: Experience as a foster parent doesn’t count. |
Canadian experience in oneof these jobs:
Note: Experience as a housekeeper doesn’t count. |
Canadian experience as a:
Your work experience must have been gained while working on a valid temporary work permit. Note: Experience as a foster parent or housekeeper doesn’t count. |
| Length of Work Experience | Within 4 years from the day an applicant entered Canada through LCP, applicant must have at least:
|
24 months of full-time work in Canada in the 48 months before you apply. | 24 months of full-time work in Canada in the 48 months before you apply. | 12 months of full-time work in Canada since November 30, 2014. |
| Language Skills (English or French) | Language would have been assessed when applying for the first LCP work permit | CLB 5 | CLB 7 if registered nurse or registered psychiatric nurse
CLB 5 if licensed practical nurse, nurse aide, orderly and patient service associate, or home support worker. |
CLB 5 |
| Education | Education would have been assessed when applying for the first LCP work permit. | Completed a:
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Completed a
Note: Review ECArequirement. |
Completed a:
Note: Review ECA requirement. |
