Tag Archives: live in caregiver

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

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

Canada Immigration And The Live In Caregiver Program

Sponsoring Relatives To Canada Q. I have a nephew I am supporting and want him to come to Canada. He is the son of my brother who abandoned his family when the boy was still a child. He has a high school diploma and has had several odd jobs. He’s 23 and that makes it … 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

Two Vulnerable Groups Of Canada Immigrants

For decades Canada has been one of the hottest immigration destinations for foreigners around the globe. Whether it is because of Canada’s passion to welcome newcomers or Canada’s neutral role in world politics, Canada is a household name in any country in the world and a place that many can only dream to get to. … Continue reading

New Live In Caregiver Fears Bad Rumours

by Atty. Henry Moyal This article is being devoted to live in caregivers because during the last month, there has been a flurry of inquiries from employers who have been refused labour market opinions and also a steady stream of worried caregivers who fear that they will not be able to obtain permanent residence after … Continue reading

Filipina Caregivers With Nursing Degree Apply As Immigrant Now!

by: Don Collantes, Canadian Immigration Specialist Are you a registered nurse from the Philippines and currently with a work permit under the live-in caregiver program? Do you want to apply as an immigrant immediately without having to complete the live-in caregiver program? If your answer is  yes, this article contains further information that is of … Continue reading