Working temporarily in Canada: The Live-In Caregiver Program

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. If you are an employer, see Hiring a Live-in Caregiver in the Related Links section at the bottom of this page.

To work as a live-in caregiver in Canada, you must make an application to the Live-In Caregiver Program. If your application is successful, you will receive a work permit. To find out if you are eligible for a live-in caregiver work permit, see Who can apply in the Learn About section below.

If you want to work as a live-in caregiver in the province of Quebec, you must obtain a certificate d’acceptation du Québec (Certificate of acceptance). For more information about this certificate, see the website of the ministère de l’Immigration et des Communautés culturelles (Quebec Immigration) at www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca.

If you are already in Canada as a live-in caregiver and need information on changing jobs, losing your job or quitting your job, see Extending your stay in the Learn About section below.

If requirements are met, live-in caregivers can apply to become a permanent resident in Canada. For more information, see About being a permanent resident of Canada in the Related Links section at the bottom of this page.

Learn about:

• Who can apply
• How to apply
• After applying
• Arriving
• Extending your stay
• Frequently asked questions