Caregiver immigration questions
Check current caregiver routes and intake instructions before making a work or permanent-residence plan.
Use current programme information.
Caregiver routes and intake arrangements have changed over time. A current review should distinguish a proposed new application from an existing file and from temporary work-permit questions.
Check the current route before accepting a promise.
Caregiver plans can involve employment, work authorisation and longer-term immigration goals. Those questions should be considered separately. We discuss the proposed work and the applicant’s background, then check the current official intake instructions rather than relying on an older pilot description.
How VSA can assist
VSA can discuss the proposed role and immigration route, identify the information needed from the worker and employer, and assist with agreed preparation. We clarify who is responsible for each step and what remains subject to assessment. Recruitment, employment and immigration services should be described accurately and agreed separately where applicable.
What to discuss in your consultation
- Whether you have an existing file or a new proposal.
- The work, employer and immigration circumstances involved.
- Current programme availability and the official instructions to review.
Prepare for a useful conversation
Prepare your employment outline, current status and any earlier caregiver application history.
A preparation checklist
- Caregiving training and employment history
- Proposed employer and actual duties
- Current status and earlier applications
- Any programme or recruitment promise made to you
This is a discussion checklist, not an application checklist. The records required depend on the route and your circumstances.
Start with a short enquiry. The office will explain consultation arrangements, fees and the appropriate document-sharing process before you send private records.
What the next steps can look like
Clarify the goal
We discuss your circumstances, immigration history and any immediate timing issue.
Review the available evidence
We identify the records and questions needed for a useful assessment.
Agree on the work
Any retained services, professional fees and responsibilities are confirmed in writing.
Prepare and keep the record current
Agreed work follows the relevant process; changes in circumstances must be reported promptly.
Before you decide.
Are all caregiver pathways open at the same time?
Do not assume that an older programme remains open. Use the current IRCC caregiver information to check intake and discuss the route relevant to your circumstances.
How do I find the latest official requirements?
Use the government links below. Check the current programme page and its notices before relying on a summary, a past invitation round or another person’s experience.
What does the consultation cost?
Contact the office to confirm the fee, duration and format before booking. Further representation is a separate decision with a written scope and fee agreement.
Government guidance & latest updates
Open the official website for current instructions, forms and notices. These external sources may change after this guide is reviewed. Government decisions and programme availability are outside VSA’s control.
IRCC: current work and caregiver information ↗www.canada.ca · Opens the official external websiteIRCC notices: current programme changes ↗www.canada.ca · Opens the official external websiteGuide reviewed 12 November 2026. General information only. Eligibility, availability and requirements must be checked against current official instructions and your circumstances. Linked government websites do not endorse VSA.
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