Live-in caregivers
Live-in caregivers are individuals who are qualified to provide care for children, elderly persons or persons with disabilities in private homes without supervision. Live-in caregivers must live in the private home where they work in Canada.
Both the employer and the employee must follow several steps to meet the requirements of the Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP).
Determine your eligibility
Discover if you are eligible to apply to the LCP.
Apply
Follow the steps to apply to be a live-in caregiver in Canada.
Check processing times
Find out how long it will take Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to process your application.
After you apply: get next steps
Learn what you should do after you apply to be a live-in caregiver.
Prepare for arrival
Prepare for your arrival in Canada.
Extend your work permit
You are responsible to make sure your work permit is extended before the expiry date. Find out more about extending your work permit.
Become a permanent resident
Find out if you are eligible to become a permanent resident of Canada.
Top questions
- As a live-in caregiver, can I return to my home country for a vacation?
- Can I go on vacation while my application for permanent residence is being processed?
- What rights do I have as a live-in caregiver under labour or employment laws?
- As a live-in caregiver, what can I do if I feel my employer is treating me unfairly?
- How many hours of work experience do I need as a Live-in Caregiver to apply for permanent residence?
Find more answers in the Help Centre.
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