Live-in Caregiver Program

Employment contracts and benefits

• What is an employment contract for a live-in caregiver?
• What rights do I have as a live-in caregiver under labour or employment laws?
• I am a live-in caregiver. What happens if I lose my job?

Job changes and your work permit

• My employer is moving to another province or territory. Do I need a new work permit or Labour Market Impact Assessment?
• Can I work for more than one employer at a time under the Live-in Caregiver Program?
• Can I change employers under the Live-in Caregiver Program?

Working conditions

• As a temporary worker, what can I do if my employer is treating me unfairly?
• Can my family come to Canada with me if I am a live-in caregiver?
• What is abuse?
• Can my employer deport me?

Open Work Permit

• I’m a live-in caregiver and I’m ready to apply for permanent residence. Can I apply for an open work permit?
• May I send my open work permit application and permanent residence applications separately?
• Do I need to extend my work permit while my permanent residence application is being processed?
• I applied for an open work permit and permanent residence. What if my current work permit expires?

Permanent residence

• Will the time I worked under any work permit help me get permanent residence under the Live-in Caregiver Program?
• Who should I include on my permanent residence application?
• How many hours of work experience do I need as a Live-in Caregiver to apply for permanent residence?
• What is a complex permanent residence application for the Live-in Caregiver program?