POSITIVE CHANGES COMING TO THE LIVE-IN CAREGIVER PROGRAM

Proposed regulatory changes to the Live-in Caregiver Program will soon make it easier for nannies to become permanent residents. The anticipated changes will:

-         give nannies more time to complete the work experience required to apply for permanent residence, extending the current 3-year period to 4 years;

-         give nannies who work overtime the option of applying for permanent residence sooner by letting them decided whether their work experience should be calculated on the basis of two years or according to their work hours;

-         removing the standard requirement for live-in Caregivers to undergo a second medical examination when applying for permanent residence, as advocated by Juana Tejada, who inspired the grassroots campaign to lobby for reforms to the federal live-in caregiver program.

If you have further questions about the above noted changes, the live-in Caregiver program, or would like to immigrate to Canada, contact one of our Canadian immigration lawyers at 1-800-993-9971 or info@bomzalawgroup.com