Tag Archives: Live In Caregiver Program
Live In Caregiver Shortage Driving Up Nanny Wages And Sparks “Nanny Poaching” In Canada
There’s an ongoing shortage of live-in caregivers in Canada and it is creating concern among employers who have hired their nannies from overseas. According to a recent report from the Toronto Star, because of the prevailing shortage in the availability of caregivers, the situation not only resulted in “poaching” of already employed nannies but it … Continue reading
Misrepresentation On Canada Work Permit Must Be Corrected
Q: I am in the process of applying for an open permit under the live-in caregiver program and afterwards as a permanent resident. When I applied as a caregiver, I indicated in my application that I was single when in fact I am married. That time, me and my spouse were not in good terms, … Continue reading
Latest Changes For Foreign Contract Worker Rules To Canada
Canada has always been one of the most popular destinations of foreign workers from Asia, especially from the Philippines, not only because of the good job offers but also because of other good opportunities. One of these is the ability of foreign workers to apply for permanent residency in the country through the different programs … Continue reading
Tips On Caregiver Agency “Ghost Employer” Tactics
Caregiver Applicants, Know If Your Employer Is For Real And Not Just A “Ghost” For those applying to be a live in caregiver in Canada, here are some tips that you should heed before engaging the service of a nanny agency or recruiter. This will help you to detect early on if your Canadian employer … Continue reading
Live In Caregivers Can Now Sue Recruiters Promising “Ghost Employers”
Q: I applied as a live-in caregiver in Canada. I was assured by the agency that my employer is already waiting for me. I settled all my accounts with the agency confident on the thought that I can just recover all my expenses by working hard in Canada. I was in high spirit when I … Continue reading
Many Live-in Caregivers Fail to Meet the 24 Month Requirement
Becoming a permanent resident is what every foreign live-in caregiver strives for. Foreign live-in caregivers need to secure their future and status in Canada by making sure they meet the 24 months of full-time employment as live-in caregiver within 36 months from arrival date. For clarification, the foreign live-in caregiver program (LCP) is still the … Continue reading
Live In Caregiver Program: Question Of An Employer
Q: I am employer in Toronto and I require the services of a live in caregiver from the Philippines. My live in caregiver applicant in Manila have already obtained her work permit but she was surprised about the notice that she cannot leave the Philippines until she satisfies the documents coming from the POEA. The … Continue reading
Live In Caregiver Program Requires Changes
It is no secret that the live in caregiver program is a hot topic nowadays. The local TV and newspapers establishments have picked up several sensational stories to highlight the nanny industry. First there was the process of how caregivers enter Canada and with that came an investigation on recruiters who charge thousands of dollars … Continue reading