The Live-In Caregiver Program: Extending your stay

1. Obtain an application guide

The application guide includes all the forms you need to fill out to renew your work permit. You can:

2. Read the guide.

Read the guide carefully before you complete the application form. The fee for processing your form is not refundable, so make sure you are eligible to extend your live-in caregiver work permit before you apply.

3. Complete the application form and attach the necessary documents.

Read the instructions in the application guide and be sure to provide the required documents. If information or documents are missing, your application may be delayed.

4. Pay the fee and get the necessary receipt.

The fee is CAN$150.

To pay your fees on the Internet, you must:

  • Have a PDF Reader
  • Have a printer
  • Have a valid e-mail address
  • Pay with a Visa®, MasterCard® or American Express® credit card
  • Print the “receipt of payment” page and include it with your application
  • Pay your fees on the Internet when you are ready

To pay your fees at a financial institution in Canada, you must:

  • Obtain an original payment receipt form (IMM 5401). Order it online or contact the Call Centre
  • Fill the form and bring it with you when you go to pay your fees
  • Include the completed payment receipt form (IMM 5401) with your application

For more detailed instructions, read the Paying the fees section of the application guide.

5. Mail in your application with the required documents.

To submit your application, you can mail your application and all required documents to the address provided in the application guide.

If you are looking for work and your work permit is about to expire, or if you are changing jobs and your new future employer has not yet sent you the required documentation, you must:

  • be sure to include in your application your file number and your full name and date of birth, and keep a copy of your entire application
  • send your application to change the conditions of your work permit, and
  • send a letter of explanation, at least 30 days before the expiry date of your work permit, to the address below:

Case Processing Centre
Unit 202
Vegreville, Alberta
T9C 1X5