Canada’s Live-in Caregiver Program is a unique program under Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. It allows someone to enter Canada on a temporary work permit, and then apply from within Canada to become a permanent resident.
To qualify under the live in caregiver program, you must meet the following:
A job confirmation letter from a Canadian employer.[A positive labor market opinion from Human Resource and Social Development Canada (HRSDC)] A written contract with your future employer
Successful completion of the equivalent of Canadian secondary school. [For Filipino Applicants: You must have at least two year post high school education, in which you must have obtained at least 72 units of credit].
At least six months’ training, or at least one year of full-time experience (including six months with one employer) during the past three years. [For Filipino Applicants: In order for your training to be recognized, it must be taken at an institution accredited by the local education authority (TESDA).It should six months with a minimum of twenty-five hours per week in classroom lectures must have been completed as part of formal education.]
Good knowledge of English or French
A work permit before you enter Canada
A job offer and a positive Labor Market Opinion is not a guarantee that you will be issued visa and work permit. You must be able to satisfy the visa officer that you meet the requirements, especially the education, training and experience. This is where most of those who apply for the program fail.
If you don't have formal caregiver training, you must have at least one year related experience. This experience must be within the last three years from the time you filed your application.
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Application forms and complete application kit for Live-in Caregiver Program may be downloaded from http://cic.gc.ca.
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hi there my name is bernadette im working as a caregiver here in denmark. I just heared from a friend that also lived in canada which she ready from the news papers in canada, that this year canada will not giving LMOs for new applicants due to recession and crisis they will just give priority to those that are already in canada. Is that true? i hope not...
ReplyDelete^ uhm... there are still those who receive their LMO's so I guess that's not true.
ReplyDeleteDear Mr.Apol
ReplyDeletePlease ease my mind,I am presently staying here in Saudi Arabia for 18yrs.now,and working as a Heamodialysis Nurse but due to my pending application in Canada I stopped to work 2months ago,waiting for my visa to release.
I applied as a Live In Caregiver program tru my friend agency in Canada.My papers was submitted last June10,2009 to Canadin Embassy here in Saudi,and now I am waiting for their decision.My question is ...
Is there any possibilty to change my program as Immigrant Status?What is the chance?
Thank you and more power.
As long as you are eligible under the new FSW program, you can file your application anytime.
ReplyDeletegud morning,im liza my application to canadian embassy as live in caregiver to ontario canada was refused bcoz i dd not passed the oral test.wat should i do?pls help me.tnx
ReplyDelete^please email me more information - aapuntar@go2canada.com
ReplyDeleteGood morning Mr. Apuntar, I am an employer that is hiring a live in caregiver in the Philippines. My application was refused because when my house was assessed by an assessor, there are only 3 rooms, now we have an extra room in the basement for a prospective employer. Just recently, we received the decision of the immigration that my prospective employee can't work for us because he doesnt have a room to stay. Can I make an appeal to the immigration and send a new assessment with the additional room? His application was already sent back to him. Thank you so much for your advice.
ReplyDeleteYes, you can send an appeal. But there is a great chance that you will just be advised to send a file another application.
ReplyDeletehi Mr.Apol, i am Mylin. Now, I am working here in Singapore as Domestic helper. I am planning to work in Canada as caregiver. What are the requirements?
ReplyDeleteYou must find an employer in Canada first.
ReplyDeletehow long does it typically take for your visa application for the live in caregiver program to be processed in saudi i am about to submit my application and my employer needs me by January, is that reasonable?
ReplyDeleteThe normal processing time is 26 weeks - saudiarabia.gc.ca
ReplyDeleteGood day Mr. Apol Apuntar,
ReplyDeleteIts been my long time dream of going to Canada and work there. This is Rhodell Dagoco. I am currently in London as a student and Working as Part time Health Care assistant in a Nursing Home. I am also a graduate of Health Aide NCII in the Philippines and had been Certified by TESDA as Caregiver. I wanted to apply in Canada as Caregiver but I don'n have any Employer yet from that country. Do you assist your applicant to find Employer in Canada? I hope I could get a positive response from you on this matter. Thank you very much!
Rhodell
Unfortunately, we are not a recruitment agency and cant help find employer. This could be of help: How to find jobs in Canada
ReplyDeleteHi Mr. Apol Apuntar,
ReplyDeleteA prospective caregiver's application of mine has just been refused as she was not able to satisfy the visa officer that she has the basic skills to perform the work - although she is a nursing aide in the Philippines. Being pregnant already at 5 months and just waiting for her has really devastated me as me and my husband have already laid out plans on her arrival as well as our son's birth. I saw on the previous postings that one should submit again another application but due to the time constraint of giving birth already by January, can we just appeal this and how? Please advise.
Thank you.
Lyn
You can send a letter of appeal to the Visa Office, but there is a great chance that the decision will just be confirmed, if ever you get a reply. (see this for example) My suggestion is for you to question the visa officer's decision through a Federal Court in Canada. Get help from a Canadian lawyer in your place.
ReplyDeletehI, HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO PROCESS THE TEMPORARY RESIDENT VISA TO CANADA? THANKS
ReplyDelete12-18 months for cargiver
ReplyDeletehi! I am krizelle.. I already applied and had my speak test last october 28.. I am now waiting for my med ref.. Is there any way that I could trace if MCE already sent me my ned ref?
ReplyDeleteHi Krizelle, You'll just have to wait for the letter. Processing is within 12-18 months. It is best to make a follow up only if that period lapsed.
ReplyDeletehi....dis is fritzie from philippines i am currently enroled in a program which is a resident care attendant in which is offered in sprott shaw commmunity college...i am willing to apply as a caregiver...how long would it takes the processing of my papers?...
ReplyDeleteYou need a job offer first. Processing period varies depending on which visa office will process your application.
ReplyDeletehi! I'm annalyn burgos i have an application of caregiver in canada. according to my LMO the expiry date is 10/10/2010? what are my chances? all my papers was already submitted to canadian embassy. How long it takes to wait. thank you for your time... god bless!!!!
ReplyDeleteHello Sir Apol,,is it true that if you are a teacher in the Phils. and u want to work as a caregiver in Canada, you don't need to take caregiver course anymore???.just heard that ..maraming salamat po and mabuhay po kayo.
ReplyDeleteIt is best to have a caregiver training.
ReplyDeletehello sir apol..what is the best way to do if you are still temporary caregiver and i like to have my vacation in the philippines.
ReplyDeletewhat happens if an applicant for caregiver canada passed the speak test and next is medical. the situation here is that the applicant is 4 months pregnant.
ReplyDeleteI am currently working here in canada as live in caregiver and my status right now is open visa. i receive a letter from the immigration stating that my husband is medical inadmissible.what will be our status now?will i keep my permanent resident and my children?i hope u will answer my question.ill be very much thankful.
ReplyDeletehello sir Apol,i am Evelyn currently working in saudi arabia as a staff midwife,i want to apply as a caregiver in canada.my question is how can i apply may agency po ba kayo para ma applyan ko...
ReplyDeleteHi! Sir Apol Good day!
ReplyDeleteI Applied as a caregiver and passed the SPEAK test and took the medical exam last December 2009 sa nationwide and they send the result last January 2010 and until now i'm still wait for the visa. How long i will wait for the visa to release and how long the medical exam will expire. Is there any site to follow up for my case. Thank you and mabuhay po kayo. hoping for your response.
Good day Sir Apol, with regards to the speak test for caregivers to canada , where is the official speak test center in Manila that the applicant will take the test? thanks
ReplyDeletehello there,i would like to ask,what to do if u are already here in canada,and would like to apply for caregiver but has no certificate nor any related experience?what is needed to do?thanks...can it be possible to study here?
ReplyDeleteHi, Mr. Apuntar. I am a prospective employer. G. Ponziani, First Secretary, is the visa officer handling the application of my prospective caregiver. I have submitted all the requirements needed but I think is not yet satisfied. However, I indicated that should there be further questions, contact numbers were given and to feel free to call me or the other concerns (i.e. company). I am just wondering, is the embassy there not doing phone verification? There's also one incident that I received a letter with regards to my prospective caregiver's application after a month from the date of the letter and would only give us few more days to complete the requirements. If in case I received the letter late, will the embassy give an extension to complete the requirements?
ReplyDelete^ They do phone verification, too. As long as there's a reasonable explanation, they allow extension.
ReplyDelete*We are not a recruitment agency, can't help you find an employer*
hi i want to find out wheather i can sponsor my boyfriend from outside of canada,the reason i am asking is cause i was married once before in india and i came back to canada and sponcered him here but soon after the application i realized that he was using me to come to canada i have cancelled the application so he didnt end up coming here...........so after couple of yrs i remarried in canada to a man who was a refuge and i sponcered him with in canada and he got PR here in canada.....but few yrs later i have try to suicide by jumping a 6th floor balcony because of the problem we been having..........we been sperated ever since the accident now i am on ODSP i no longer can work........... so when i went to srilanka i met a guy and fell in love with him so i have decided to marry him and bring him here so ......can i sponsor him while being on ODSP and had been a sponsor before........can pls reply and let me know
ReplyDeletehi sir,can just call me daisyduck...i have already taken the speaktest program for live in caregivers..and still waiting for the result..its almost 2 months,,ive took up my speaktest last april 28,2010 and its june already..im afraid didnt make it..i phoned the call ceter for the result and my score is low..they did not told me i failed or passed it..they just told me to wait for the letter...just nervous...how long will it take..
ReplyDeleteGood day Mr. Apuntar, I was interviewed and hired by a canadian employer. Formal offer was made as a Nurse. However, after complying with the requirements including a training sponsored by the canadian employer my visa did not prosper due to freeze hiring according to my agency. My question, do i have still chance to apply for canada even as caregiver? Giza Atendido.
ReplyDeleteDaisyduck, please refer to the file number/acknowledgement letter you received for the processing time.
ReplyDeleteGiza, as long as you have a job offer, yes.
hai...its me daisyduck...always been visiting this page for encouragement...it says in the letter that it will took 120days...so 4months...but for those who got high score it only took 2 weeks after the speaktest. they will received a referral for medical..im still waiting and hoping for it... thank you sir...want to ask a question again what if my employer or i mean the one i will care-AN ELDERLY- because my employer as indicated in my papers is her daughter, will come home to the Philippines..this november...will it affect my application...?he will go back to Canada January...oh! just really wanted to go to canada..God Bless.
ReplyDeletehi sir,im mj.im planning to submit my documents in canadian embassy. got a question, "what if my reference letter from my past employer dont have contribution to SSS, or Philhealth?will they return my papers?
ReplyDeletegood day mr.Apol!
ReplyDeleteim teresa marie i want to know what are the requirements for transit visa to canada as i am going to bahamas i have already a bahamian visa on my passport,iterinary and letter of invitation from my boyfriend in bahamas....and how i will send my documents
hi mr. apuntar! i am a filipino here in uk as a student my visa will be due end of this month. I already have a prospective employer in canada and i have signed my contract, but still waiting for the lmo, if incase i received the lmo and have submitted my application here in london, do you think i could stay here while waiting for the result or should i go back home and let a paidn representative continue my application on my behalf. please help thanks and best regards!
ReplyDeletecan i know the exact amount of a manager's check? in canadian dollars or in a philippine peso.tnx
ReplyDeletehi mr apollo..
ReplyDeletei am Ritu from India. i was intrested in applying for caregivers visa for canada. but i really dont know the exact visa processing time from india for caregivers work permit. please help me with that
hello sir,just want to ask how long will it take for the processing of work permit for caregivers here in hongkong now??
ReplyDeleteHi Sir:
ReplyDeleteGood day!
I would like to ask for your help regarding on the type of visa that I should be applying in order for me to go to canada. You see, I have just been approved by the nursing council of Saskatchewan to take the nursing board exam (CRNE) in Canada. My dilemma, is on how I can take it there. I know that I can't get the working visa because I still don't have an employer. Please help me on this matter.
Thank you very much.
Hi Sir. Just want to ask what to do if I have a multiple visa for canada and wanted to work there as a caregiver, Will it be possible to change status from Tourist to Work Visa there?
ReplyDeleteGreetings! I am Will, male, 21 years of age, Filipino and a graduate of Bachelor of Scince in Nursing degree school year 2009-2010. Fortunately, I passed the licensure examination for nurses last July 3-4, 2010 and I am going to receive my license as a registered nurse. I have no working experience as a nurse in our country because I am just a fresh graduate and a fresh board exam passer.
ReplyDeleteI am an Au pair here in Denmark for just about one month. I have visited your website and I have learned that Canada is highly in need of nurses and caregivers. Can I have a chance to apply a job in Canada while I am here in Denmark. If yes, how would it be? Thank you.
Yes, you can apply provided you meet the eligibility. In your case, you need work experience to be eligible.
ReplyDeletei have applied as a nanny 1 month ago from india
ReplyDeletethe embassy said it will take 48 months for processing .i have a 2 years old baby girl.i want to know that if in this year i become pregnant ,will it affect my case or interview.and tell me how much time will they take to process my application
i am from india .i have given a file no. from canadian embassy .i have applied as a nanny.
ReplyDeletetell me how to check the status of the application online .
Mr.Apol,
ReplyDeleteI am a filipino.i submitted my documents in canadian embassy ,Islamabad, last December 31,2009.i have applied as a caregiver. I have given a file no. How long can my visa be released.
Hi!Sir,I am a Filipino, i applied as a live-in caregiver. I submitted all my documents in Canadian embassy,Islamabad, Pakistan last December 31,2009. i have a file no. .kindly advice when they will release my visa & is there any way i can check my visa status online.
ReplyDeletegood afternoon, sir!
ReplyDeleteI am just curious about my application to canada. because it has been filed by ur agency last april 2010 and until nw i have not got my file no. is there any chance i am affected by the changes of priority released by the government last june 2010? thank u.
Application for Live in caregiver can't be download kindly check the link thank
ReplyDeletehi sir..ask q lng po f ano mga requirements 4 processing visa..kc my LMO N PO KO AT contract..and how can i get an aplicatipon kit?
ReplyDeleteThe link is now fixed, thanks.
ReplyDeletehello, ask ko lng po ilang days po ba ung processing nyo ng bagong addendum nyo ng Caregiver. Yan nlng po ang nagpapatagal sakin para maka punta jan.
ReplyDeleteHi, i passed the interview last month in islamabad how long should i stay for medical examination i wait for your reply asap
ReplyDeletehellloooo i am a new i guess two month old almost three month old caregiver student....my concern is this sir apol....where can i find a no placement fee job in canada? i will still graduate next year 2011 maybe april more or less. pls do contact me 09228799775 or leyenbusiness@gmail.com that is my personal email , business in email because i had little business b4 but failed. thanks for answering and understanding. yours truly, leyencoyoca
ReplyDeleteHello Mr. Apol,
ReplyDeleteI just submitted my application to Canadian Embassy, I would like to ask what is the timeline for the reply of Canadian Embassy?
Thank you in Advance
hello sir!im beth im currently working as a domestic helper in singapore.canadian embassy in singapore send me a letter last june 24, 2010 that they reviewed my application and interview is required but until now wala pa rin po.ang nakalagay po dun 15 to 18 m0s. 18 mos. is over pwede na po ba ako magfollowup?pl. reply po.
ReplyDeleteHi Sir Apol,
ReplyDeletethis is lyn my question is what will i do if i failed my speaktest for live in caregiver in canada, do i have a chance to go there and work as a caregiver and how? please reply and let me know i really need your help sir!
thank you so much
hello sir
ReplyDeleteI had send an application to CIO, NS on Feb23,2010 along with the money order via EMS . I got to know that the appilaction packgae with money order was recieved by CIO,NS. But it has already been 9 months I did not get any response. Please advise me how I should proceed now
hello po! natapos na po ako sa speak test and nagmedical na din po ako last feb pa po tapos naghintay po ako ng next step from feb. until nov., then last week po 2mwag po ang embassy scheduling me 4 a personal interview po, ano po ba ang ibig sabihin po nun? and anu po ba ung mga possible questions sa interview? im applying as a live in caregiver po, sister ko po ung employer ko,.. pls help po,.
ReplyDeletehi ds is dimple from philippines..my dme was requiring another xray on january 11 it will be my 3rd xray.. i just want to ask if i failed this xray how monts it will take me to get the visa
ReplyDeletehi i'm edz.graduating nursing student. with 3 years experience(taking care 76years old bed redden)what are the requirements needed for caregiver, pls send it on my email.edz_khulet821@yahoo.com
ReplyDeletethanks and Goodless
hi sir dis is camille from phils. i just want to ask if ur a nursing graduate do i nid to study 6 mos. or all i nid is to complete the requirements?
ReplyDeleteand wat if i failed to pass the speak test whats the next thing to do?hope 4 ur reply sir thank you
hi can i asked what are the questions asked in the canadian embassy for live-en caregiver?
ReplyDeleteHi Sir
ReplyDeleteI'm pisces girl,I've applied for a work permit for live-in caregiver in singapore lst june 2009,I've received a letter from the embassy that the processing time is 15-18 months but until now I haven't heard from them yet.Just wanna ask if do u hve any idea how long does it take to wait.Thank you and Goodday!
pwd din bang mkapag apply ng caregiver ang nursing graduate kahit hnd pa registered nurse?
ReplyDeletehello sir,
ReplyDeletehello po sir, ako po si Viel.. na submit na po ung application ko as live in caregiver at sister ko po ung maging employer ko po, sulat po ng canada embassy na 12- 18 mos po ang processing, hintay ko na lang daw po ung interview,kelan po kaya yun..at anu ano po yung mga tinatanong sa interview.graduate po ako ng nursing pero underboard po, me experience po ako sa hospital na 5 yrs. sa saudi pero ala po me live in caregiver course, sa palagay nio po ba sir, entitled po ako sa live in caregiver sa canada? thanks po.
hello sir Apol,Im Ms.Jiji Albano, Is there any other ways of consideration in my case to make my application can be processed earlier before the said 12-18 mos? I really need it sir as soon as possible.Im begging for your help. Pls response me asap.Thank you
ReplyDeletehi sir good evening im maricel.i just want to ask how it takes time to wait the interview after submission the aplication.here in lebanon..my employer in canada its desame my employer here in lebanon they immigration to canada and they want me to take with them.theres is possible they will give me a work permit..thank you...i hope will give some advice
ReplyDeleteHi Mr. Apol
ReplyDeleteThe Canadian Embassy received my complete application for caregiver last October 2010, then I received a letter for personal Interview Jan 27,2011 and I passed, the received again a letter for medical Feb 4,2011 and had my Medical exams. last Feb 17, 2011. Me employer sent the sworn affidavit and medical certificates last Feb 20, 2011 and I submitted my NBI and Passport Feb. 22, 2011. when po kaya and visa ko? Pls reply
hi sir,
ReplyDeleteJust gone thru the link found it very interesting.can you pls guide me for the embassey interview for the live & caregiver, i have scored gud bands in ILETS. pls want to know baout the interview..
Thanks
Dear ladies and gentlemen! I am looking for a job as a live-in caregiver. I ask you to help to find to me a family in Canada or firm which really can find to me a family to which it is necessary live-in caregiver. All firms in which I addressed, offer me all services, except a family finding. I’m doctor from Russia, ended medical academy and the higher internship, Alexander. I'm 43, but mine appearance, health and abilities correspond to 33 years. I am ready to work 2-3 years. I easily find common language with children and older persons, vigorous and cheerful. Has grown up the two daughters. By the way I have music education too (guitar). If it is necessary, I ready to live in your house and work for 5-6 days each week. Highly professional live-in caregiver. Because I the therapist having a wide experience of work in rehabilitation medicine and emergency therapy though like a live-in caregiver I work more than a year. Worked a lot with old persons and with children. I can to do massage and manual manipulations. Sociable, kind, punctual, I am able to cook food, I have the international driver's license (purchases, payment of invoices and another). I don’t have any criminal past and any bad habits (I do not smoke and do not drink alcohol), I follow a healthy lifestyle. My knowledge of language is sufficient for free dialogue with people (but nowadays not enough to confirm the diploma in Canada and to conduct own medical practice). I will send the resume under your first requirement. My email: alexander.pluzhnik@yandex.ru Thanks.
ReplyDeletehi mr. apol apuntar,
ReplyDeletei've done my medical exam and now waiting for the visa. how long will it take to wait for the visa?
thanks and godbless!
Sir Apol
ReplyDeleteI am currently working here in dubai as male nurse in a construction company. My problem is after 1 year of working here in dubai someone sued me back in the philippines but i am here in dubai when they file that case because there was an accident before that happens to me I collided on women walking down the street. Can i still apply in canada. And also instead of nbi can i take a police or CID clearance in this country.
Thank you in advance for your response.
Hi there, is there a CIC accredited IELTS center here in CEBU? if yes, can you give me details. thanks and more power!
ReplyDeleteJen
good evening. sir, do u have idea what is the passing rate for speak test? and if u get low score will u be given a consideration? hoping to hear a response from you..thank you...
ReplyDeletehi i already submitted my application to the philippines embassy if i will withdraw its ok?
ReplyDeleteHi,I am a mother and live in Florida USA may son,just graduated from High School in the Philippines,and he wants to go to Canada for visit,he cannot come for visit here in Florida 'because , I already filled a petition for him.Question! what are the necessarily steps to get visa for may son. thank you.
ReplyDeletehello Mr. Apol,
ReplyDeletegood day to you..im christine, im currently working as a nurse here in saudi arabia.i applied for a caregiver program in canada and fortunately i have an employer already. she send me already my LMO and contract. now my problem is that my employer here in saudi will not allow me to process my aplication here, so is it possible for me to process in the philippines? my last option is to resign from here because my LMO will expire on august 22, 2011.if ever i will process it there in the phil how long it wud take me to wait?thank you..Godbless!
HI SIR APOL,MY NAME IS BAM... I WAS INTERVIEWED AS A STORE MANAGER THRU WEBCAM BOUND FOR CANADA. I PASSED THE FINAL INTERVIEW. BUT THE AGENCY HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES ADVISED ME TO WAIT FOR THE EMPLOYERS ADVISE ABOUT WHEN THE MEDICAL WILL TAKE PLACE. WHY WAS LIKE THAT?
ReplyDeleteIS IT TRUE THAT RIGHT AFTER THE INTERVIEW THEN THAT IS THE TIME THAT THE EMPLOYER WILL PROCESS REQUIREMENTS IN CANADA? HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FROM THE DATE OF PASSING THE INTERVIEW?
ANOTHER THING IS THAT I FINISHED 52 UNITS IN COLLEGE, IS THE ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT NOT ENOUGH TO SUFFICE THE REQUIREMENTS NEEDED?
BUT RIGHT NOW I AM ENROLLED IN THE OPEN UNIVERSITY HERE IN THE PHILS AND I COMPLETED JUST 15 UNITS AS OF TO DATE WHICH ALL IN ALL SUMMED UP TO 67 UNITS.
WHAT BEST WOULD YOU ADVISE ME TO DO.
HOPING FOR YOUR FAVORABLE REPLY..
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
hi im a care giver and a physical therapist aide i want to work in canada po pano po ba?
ReplyDeleteHi Sir Apol,
ReplyDeletei'm applying as a health care provider in Canada and i am currently working here in Saudi Arabia. I am still waiting for my LMO and may residence permit will expired soon. It is possible to process my visa in the Philippines after the release of my LMO instead of processing it here in Saudi Arabia?
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI'm applying as a health care provider in Canada and i am currently working here in Saudi Arabia. I am still waiting for my LMO and may residence permit will expired soon. It is possible to process my visa in the Philippines after the release of my LMO instead of processing it here in Saudi Arabia?
Hello Sir Apple,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Norie presently working here in saudi arabia. I am applying as a care giver in canada but i'm still waiting for my LMO. Uuwi na ako sa pinas next month. Is it possible na dalhin ko sa pinas ang LMO ko at don ko na e process ang Visa?
Good day,
ReplyDeleteI just wanna ask how long will it takes to receive an acknowledgement receipt after passing the application kit.thank you. I passed my kit last december 2010. My friend also passed her docus also last dec. 2010 but she had her acknowledgment letter last february 2011. Is the acknowledgement letter will be sent via courier also or by post mail. thank you..
Good day Sir, i am a Filipino caregiver who is presently working in Taiwan. I want to work in Canada but the thing is i dont have the 72 units (in college) requirement. I am a high school graduate, what i do have though is a Caregiver Certificate, TESDA accreditation and 120 hours of on the job training in an autism institution and 120 hours of on the job training in an elderly institution. During my training as a caregiver, the school authorities told me, that as long as i have a 2 year work experience abroad, there's no need for me to meet the 72 units requirement. Is it possible Sir?
ReplyDeleteGood afternoon po Sir, just wanna know if where can i take the speak test.I am planning to submit my documents this end of the month.Some clarification lang po is it really need to take the IELTS? I am ex- abroad been working in HK for one and a half year.I also 4 year course graduate and studied Caregiving course and was able to get Certificate from TESDA for Caregiver NC II. In my case do i still need to take that speak test or IELTS? Thank you please advise me.... god bless...
ReplyDeleteHello Mr Apol,
ReplyDeleteI am direct hired caregiver applicant for Calgary, Alberta. Just want to ask, if there's any way that my employer can follow up my application in the embassy/immigration? because be she feels that its taking too long now.
Hope you can help me/us. thank you.
Good Day Sir,
ReplyDeleteIm 21 yrs old, Im currently residing here in the philippines. Im working for 2 yrs and 3 months as a staff Midwife/Nursing Aid in a clinic. I have passed midwifery board exam. I graduated as Midwife, caregiver and nursing aid. Im a national certificate holder NC11 in Caregiving and nursing aide under TESDA. I have training in Hospice center for 1 month as well as First Aider under philipine national red cross. I applied in a caregiver recruitment agency here in the philippines. Its actually an urgent hiring. Is it really possible to process my Visa within few months or even in just one month if it is an urgent hiring? Do you think I will passed and satisfied the Visa officer on my qualification? Im a bit confuse. Hope you will help me thanks
Good day Sir! Can a registered nurse just here in the Philippines apply for the caregiver program? I have found an employer already. But I was wondering if I still need to get a caregiver certificate
ReplyDeleteRegistered Nurse need not get a Caregiver Training Course.
ReplyDeleteIELTS is not required, SPEAK TEST is.
If you did not meet the required education/training/experience, chances are your application will be refused.
Processing time is standard, there is nothing that your employer can do to expedite the process.
Good day Sir,I finish my caregiver program 5yrs ago and also Iam a certified TESDA caregiver. My questions are, now that I have an employer Iam I still qualify as a caregiver and also how many units required in a live in caregiver.
ReplyDeleteHi Sir, I'm currently working here in a University hospital in Saudi arabia as a staff nurse but will apply as a live in Caregiver in Canada as soon as my LMO arrives. Does the Canadian Embassy requires for IELTS or personal interview? Please enlighten me. Anticipating for your reply. Many thanks.
ReplyDeleteI am ROLAND applying for a live-in caregiver in canada. I sent already all the pertinent papers required for the said application. just last october 12, 2010.I received a letter confirming my application and the duration of its processing. i did not receive any letter yet whether it is approved or not until this time. So, may i know were the appropriate schedule of my SPEAKTEST? My employer in Canada has been making a follow up about it. They are expecting me to be there the soonest possible time.
ReplyDeleteDear Sir,
ReplyDeleteGood day!
I am Emma. I am writing you because I need your advise Sir regarding my application.
I have submitted all the necessary documents for the Live-In Caregiver Prog. into Canadian Embassy Manila via courier (LBC) last January 16 and most probably the Canadian Embassy Manila will received it on January 17,2011 but until now I don't have receive any correspondence letter from them. What should I do Sir? Should I write them follow up letter for my application or just wait?
Hope I can heard from you here soon.. Thank you!
hi sir
ReplyDeleteI submitted my completed application kit to the canadian embassy 1st week of June 2011 and recieved acknowledgement reciept 2nd week of july and they are requesting me to submit my Police Clearance from Hongkong since Ive worked there, they only gave till September 5, 2011 to submit, failure to submit on that said date will cause of the refusal of my application.In the letter they only ask me to submit Police clearance, they dont ask me to have speak test.When do u think they are going to ask me to have speak test or are they still going to ask me to have it?thanks and more power hope to hear from you soon
Hi Sir,
ReplyDeleteGood day. I just want to ask if i can apply as a live-in caregiver in Canada even if i dont have 72 units of education. I am currently working here in Denmark as an Au-pair and also in Holland last 2009. thank you
Hi Sir,
ReplyDeleteI am applying as a live-in care giver in canada,I received a letter from the embassy that i should complete my requirements including NBI clearance for travel abroad and Foreign police clearance. I just want to clarify if i have to get the foreign police clearance though i did not travel yet to another country. BTW I was already done w/ my speak test and medical.
Gud day ma'am/sir,
ReplyDeleteim lar,I already have an experience for almost 3years as a private caregiver in a geriatric institution.my cncerned is i didnt have a phil.health/sss prof.of billing.w/c is one of the req.for live in caregver in canada.my Q is am i still qualified despite i dnt have that proof?thanks...
Hi Sir,
ReplyDeleteI'm lou,just want to ask if the medical is included in the 26 weeks processing time here in Saudi?Because I already submitted my complete application last April 25,2011 but still the embassy is not yet calling me to have my medical.Just wait for your response.God bless!!!
Hello po,
ReplyDeleteSir, magtatanung po sana ako kung panu po ang pagaaply ng live in caregiver sa Canada.. Andito po ako ngayon sa Denmark at kasalukuyang ngtratrabaho bilang au-pair.. Interesado po ako na makapunta ng Canada pagkatapos po ng kontrata ko dito.. Halos isang buwan palang ako dito pero mas mainam na po yung maagap at malaman mga impormasyon .. ilang buwan po ba ang pagaayos ng papeles? maramign salamat po..
Dear Mr. Apol,
ReplyDeleteI have qualified as an applicant for the foreign live-in caregiver program of Canada twice and my applications were always due to the lack of room for the caregiver. My last application (2nd) was denied again because according to the visa officer he does not believe that my aunt who was sponsored by my employer, daughter- inlaw does not live with them, despite some documentary proofs of the address of my aunt. My aunt, who is 73 years old, has two sons, the older son a consultant engineer of canada (my employer) and the younger son a certified public account (CPA)of Canada who is working as Assistant Director of a prestigious oil company. Both sons live in the same subdivision a waling distance away from each other, so that my aunt can easily visit my employer. I believe the visa officer is capricious and whimsical in his decision to my application. I just file a judicial review because I was told I will have to pay my lawyer which is advised to handle such cases a big sum of $10,000. - wit a 50 - 50 percent chance. What do I do now? I need the job.
hi sir apol!
ReplyDeleteI have an application for live caregiver in Canada.. I am done with my medical exam last April but up to this month I haven't heard anything from the Canadian embassy. What should I do now? Where can I go to follow up my application? Oh by the way to add into that this is also my 18th month. Please advise.
Hi, I would like to ask if the LMO's expiration date is usually one year?if expired LMO submitted it will be rejected?
ReplyDeletehi apol...
ReplyDeletei just want to ask what should i do in my case..The canadian embassy sent me a letter informing that i need to have an appointment for may medical exam with in 30 days.My problem is, i'm applying as caregiver under my brother in law and i'm single in my status, but sad to say when i received the notice regarding medical exam i am 6 months pregnant but unmarried.Unfortunately, my employer knew about my situation already and i wonder if i can have my medical exam even if i'm pregnant.I am worried also if being pregnant now may cause denial of my application.
please advise asap!thanks!!
Hello Sir!
ReplyDeleteI am presently in UK on a student visa but this coming November 2011, me and my dependants' visa will expire. So, we need to go back in the Philippines.
I am interested to apply in Canada but I'm a bit confused on what is the fastest route to go there. I applied last May 2011 directly to an agency in Canada as a live-in caregiver. They didn't ask for any documents from me, all I gave them is my resume. Month of May 2011 I paid half of the total fee which is 1500 british pounds for the LMO application. Until now, October 2011, my LMO is still processing as they said. They promised me that before my visa expires in UK, I will get be in Canada. It's been almost 5 months now but still my LMO is not yet out. Is it possible to wait that long? Do I need to sign anything for the application of my LMO because they didn't ask me for anything. Now, they said that I should wait for my LMO in the Philippines when my visa in UK expires which is not they promised me. I know for a fact that it will take 18 months to process visa for canada once i get positive LMO.
One thing, I am thinking about Federal Skilled Worker or Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program because I have relatives in Winnipeg who are willing to sponsor me but I think I will fall in General Stream (my father's first cousin). I worked as a nurse in the Philippines for 3 years and 9 months and as a Senior Carer here in UK for 1 year and 4 months. I got my ACADEMIC IELTS result, July 2011. With my scores, I can apply to register as nurse in Manitoba (CRNM).
Do you think I should pull out my application as live-in caregiver then pursue with either FSW or MPNP? Which is better to apply, in terms of processing time and my qualifications?
I'm really confused right now. If you can help me decide, it would really be a great help. Thank you
Hello Sir,
ReplyDeleteI would to ask if there's any possibility for me to apply in Live-in Caregiver.though,i dont have 72 units from college.But i have suffecient work experinced.Ive been Domestic Helper in Singapore for more than six years.During my days off i went to study as a Nursing Assistant Course.I completed the course and i got a Certificate of Commendation and another certificate of Volunteer Appreciation from Nursing Home.I am currently working as a Au pair in Denmark.I hope this would be enough to meet my application.i hope you can help me...Thank you.
gud day..im working here in taiwan as a nursing aide and my contract will be last feb.25 2012 i just want to know how many months to get LMO for working in canada..i already have an employer and i already signed a contract send by my employer last week of august..i read it ..it contents said that my work will start feb.1 2012 so as of now im still waiting for my LMO since the canada embassy already transfer to hongkong..im just wondering because some of my workmates already in canada after they signed contract they were just wait for only 3 or 4 weeks for LMO but me its already more than 2 months im just afraid that my contract will finish feb.25 2012 and i dint know if my emplyer here will extend me for another 1 yr..is does the LMO will follow the contract contents as my work will start feb.1 2012..
ReplyDeleteI submitted my LCP application last may 2011 at the canadian embassy here in the Philippines.. After 2 weeks the visa officer notified me that they received my application and they are also asking me to submit my additional live in care giver program form..Untill now i didnt receive any further notice...Im also bothered coz I didnt submit my hongkong police clearance since I worked in hongkong last january2010-september 2010 though the visa officer is not asking me to submit it...they just ask for my additional LCP form...do ireally need to submit a hongkong police clearance even if they didnt notify me to do so?
ReplyDeletei also want to know if there is no specific span of dates on waiting their notice?
@JAB -- legal ba yung agency mo? ang laki naman ng hiningi sayo for waiting an LMO..
ReplyDelete@Sir APOL
I just want to ask, student visa kasi ako dito sa UK but with my 2nd year, i decided not to enroll anymore and just work although i know bawal yun. i have seen that i need a proof of status as student here in UK but i duno if makakahingi ako ng proof of status sa school.. can i use my school ID and VISA sticker on my passport as proof of status? THanks! hoping for an answer with you very soon.. salamat!
hi good day!
ReplyDeletei just want to ask about about how many days to get medical referral from canada embassy in hongkong after i recieved my LMO here in taiwan because im working here as nursing aide in nursing home and my contract will be end this coming february next year so i have only 3 months and half..im just worried because i dont want to exit in the philippines because of another expenses..i want to ask if my time is enough to get my visa..may contract will be end feb.25 2012?
hi good day...
ReplyDeleteim foreign worker here in Taiwan i just want to ask how many days to get medical referral after i Recieved my LMO last October 30 since the canada embassy already transfer in Hongkong..i have only 3 1/2 months left here in taiwan since my employer here in Taiwan already found out that may papers is in processing..i dont want to exit in philippines because of another expenses and many hazzles things to do..i hope you can help me..thank and good day..
hi good day...
ReplyDeletei just recieved my LMO last october 30..i want to know how many days to recieve medical referral from canadian embassy in hongkong..i have only 3 months 1/2 here in Taiwan as a nursing aide..
Hi Apol,
ReplyDeleteI submitted my requirements for Caregiver bound for Canada to the Canadian embassy and they confirmed received it March 23, 2011. They sent a letter to my employer to provide her requirements last September 15, 2011 and my employer immediately submitted her documents September 17, 2011. I wonder why I haven't received any letter from Canadian embassy about speak test or any update. How many weeks is the average to receive response from Canadian embassy once employers docs is submitted. Its already November 20, 2011 now, my employer need me by March 2012
good day sir,just want to ask how long will it take the processing times of LCP,my employer expected me this january 2012...I already passed my application kit last may 2011 till now no feedback recieved...thanks godbless
ReplyDeleteUntil now (DEC 14, 2011), I haven't received my LMO yet, I am already back in the Philippines first week of November. The agency kept on saying that the re-filing of my LMO (Aug 9, 2011)is still on process. They want me to wait for LMO approval but it's too long already. :(
ReplyDeletehow could i get a schedule for the speak test before january 20?....the exact date and time and the location...i am currently applying as a live in caregiver to canada
ReplyDeletehello everybody,,sa totoo lang habang binabasa ko itong column na to napansin ko everybody wants to go to canada..as acaregiver??? sus maryosep marami pang bansa na maayos at madaling aplayan kaysa canada..like new zealand, denmark ,holland..wala masyadong tsetse bureche,,di pa masyadong paduduguin ang ilong nyo at paluluhain ang mata nyo ng asin dahil sa mga exams like ielts, and speak test...if i know mas magaling at malinaw pa rin tayong magpronounce ng english noh kaysa sa kanila,,,kaysa try nyo sa mga bansang sinabi ko...or kung may interesado dyan meron akong alam chambermaid, waiter, waitress sa casino hotel sa macau...salary deduction pa...
ReplyDeletehello sir! do know what is the passing score for speak test? I already got my score but i am not sure wether i pass or not.
ReplyDeleteIs a score higher than 2.5 on both knowledge and fluency a safe score to say i passed? i'm hoping for a response from you sir. thanks!
Hello good day!! i have a relative in Denmark working as an au-pair, we're planning to get her as a nanny, provided that i already meet the requirements for hiring a live-in caregiver, my question is, if ever we receive a positive LMO for her, how can she apply for visa or work permit since that there is no Canadian embassy in Denmark? does she have to go home in the Phil? or does she need to go to London or can she mail her application? pls we need help. thanks a lot!!
ReplyDelete^ Her application may be filed at Manila Visa Office or the visa office responsible for Denmark.
ReplyDeleteHi,I am a caregiver applicant and took my speak test last dec.21,2012. My speak test result was 3.58 for knowledge and 3.07 for fluency. I do really wonder why some of my friends had their medical referral though my score is high from them. Until now I hadn't gotten my letter yet. Please can you give me an advise. Would it be necessary for me to follow up in person? Thank you and more power.
ReplyDeleteGood day Mr. Apol,
ReplyDeleteIs there any chance to get a working visa in canada as live-in caregiver coz i already took my speaktest then passed the initial review and sent already my medical exam last dec. 2012, but until now or appoximately 15 months processing from the day i submitted my documents is still waiting?
is there a possibility for canada visa to be denied when fail to submit a reference letter to the embassy?
ReplyDeleteHi!Sir Apol,
ReplyDeleteIs there any chance na may nkapasa ng live in caregiver sa Canada kahit di sya nka earn ng 72 units in college?I completed 1 year nman po sa college and had worked as Nanny/domestic helper sa Hongkong
Without the 72 units, your application will be refused.
ReplyDeleteHi I'm Zel I just wanna ask regarding the speak test my problem is I din't passed my speak test and they refused my application... What if my employer take an appeal to Canadian embassy and they still want me to hire despite the result of my speak test. Is there any possible that the Canadian embassy grant the request of my employer?... Thank you
ReplyDeleteHi Mr Apol,I just want to know the following answers to what is bothering my mind now, I am currently working as a domestic helper with my Canadian employers for 6 years this coming July here in hong kong they are planning to go back Canada for good.Is it possible for them to bring me even I don't have 72 units required for live in caregiver to canada, they have 2 kids and a dog.Looking forward that you will get back to me as soon as u can! Well appreciated! Thanks
ReplyDeletehi i am working as a live in care giver here in edmonton just just this year, my question is i want to help my spouse to look for possible employer here in edmonton so we can be together in same place. is it possible?
ReplyDeleteHello..Just finished my speaktest last Feb.6,2012 then naka received ng request for T4 and other docs employer ko last Feb. 9,2012.Then dumating Med. referral ko last Feb. 19,2012, ng medical ako last March 5,2012 then inulit ung urine test ko last March 16,2012 then passport sent the same day together with my NBI and Police cert. So am waiting for my medical result and f i passed the medical,sana VISA na kasunod... :-)
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
DeleteHello Mr. Apuntar. When the requirement/checklist for a Live-in caregiver applicant says 'evidence of language ability', what exactly does that mean? Do I need to take an english proficiency exam such as IELTS? Your professional advice would be greatly appreciated.
ReplyDeleteA pleasant day!
ReplyDeleteI just want to ask if it's possible to cross country from Singapore going to Canada as a Nanny/domestic helper / caregiver? hope to get details..thanks a lot.
Hi Mr Apuntar!
ReplyDeleteI am presently working in Singapore ( i was here since 2007).
Anyway, is it wise to submit my Live in Caregiver application in Manila rather than in Canadian Embassy in Singapore?
Processing time is shorter in Manila compared in Singapore.
I appreciate any point of view or opinions that you can share with me.
~ Ms Techy ~
^if you want a faster processing, yes.
ReplyDeleteEvidence of Language ability - SPEAK Test
looking for a job for spouse - yes
72 units minimum is REQUIRED
how long does the release of visa under the live in care giver program? is there a possibility of refusal though i passed the exam, speak test, medical? thanks for immediate response.
ReplyDeleteSir,
ReplyDeleteI just want to ask some advice, im working here at Singapore, process all the docs and submitted to Canadian embassy here, but I need to go back to Manila.
Can I transfer my docs to Manila embassy?.. Hoping for you assistance. Thanks
Good day Mr. Apuntar.
ReplyDeleteWhat are the caregiver schools accredited by Canadian Embassy and TESDA.
Thank you
hi mr. apol
ReplyDeletei just want to ask if i still need to take speak test if i will process my papers in singapore embassy?
thanks a lot, godbless!
hi mr. Apol,
ReplyDeletei applied for an lmo through an agency for the post of health aide worker from India in Nov 2011. My certificates have been verified and i had an interview with my employer. I got passed in the interview and my employer in canada told he applied for my lmo in the canadian labour market. We are a group of almost 60candidates ,waiting for our lmo from november. Now almost 8months passed. No response from there yet. Why it is getting too much delay for the lmo issuance? What is the timeline for lmo issuance for health aide worker. Pls reply my querry. We are waiting for this...
Dear Sir Apol,
ReplyDeleteGood day! I have read your blog and I found it very imformative. Maybe you could also help me on some questions about Canada. I have a prospective employer in Canada already and they're going to process the LMO very soon. I am currently working as aupair here Denmark for 20 months now. In my application to Canada as live-in caregiver, I have to claim "work experience as aupair", do you think my experience as aupair is acceptable in applying as live-in caregiver? Though, I graduated in Education course and attended first aid training. Do you think I can be granted a Visa considering my experience? I need your opinion Mr. Apol, please let me know. Thank you.
Sincerely yours,
Analie Burtanog
Hello sir! Good afternoon. I am Jarimie from Philippines. I am a caregiver certified by TESDA. And also I finished my bachelor's degree. I just want to ask if I will undergo IELTS exam? My employer is from canada, and my application is being processed. Hope to hear from you soon..God bless
ReplyDeleteHi Mr. A. Just to confirm my readings in your site, I wanted to ask about my sister. I want to hire her as a nanny to my little one. She is a registered nurse and had about 6 months of work experience as a nurse about 3 yrs ago in the Phils. She should be fine with her qualification, right? Thanks for your response.
ReplyDelete^Yup, your sister is eligible.
ReplyDeleteHi Mr. Apol
ReplyDeleteGood day!
I'am a registered nurse here in the Philippines, i had 1year experience as a nurse. Do i need to take up care giver course?
thanks alot sir..
hi sir pinasubmit na po sa akin yung original passport ko. ilang weeks or months po ba bago ko matanggap yung visa ko. salamt po.
ReplyDeleteI finished my medical exam last February 21. 2012 and sent my passport and NBI the following day. The venue for the ME told me that they sent the result of my medical last march 20, 2012 but its already June 29 and yet I haven't receive my visa. How long will I wait?
ReplyDeleteHi sir im currently work in hongkong as a domestic helper im just taking care couple adult i would like to apply in canada as a live in caregiver but im graduate of education is there any chances for me?
ReplyDeleteHi Mr. A! juz want to know what are the blood test procedures(medical test) for a live-in caregiver in canada. hope to here from you soon. Thanks!:)
ReplyDeletehi mr apol! im lian from angeles city pampanga!had a caregiver course and finished my bachelor degree. now i am planning to go to canada.juz want to know, what are the blood test for a nanny in canada. I had already employer in canada. juz asking the medical test(blood test) required.
ReplyDeleteHoping for your respose Sir A.
Thanks
Hi sir, good day!
ReplyDeleteI 40 y/o and I am going to work in Singapore as a domestic helper this coming September. I finished a six-month caregiver course in the philippines and have earned more than 72 units in college. Is true that you can only apply for a caregiver job in Canada unless you have worked as a DH in Hongkong?, because I am planning to apply to Canada after finishing my contract. Thank you and God bless:-)
hi just want to ask , cause i will be applying here in saudi for live -in caregiver and my employer is my sister.. how much the percentage to be approved. and if possible that my visa come earlier can i extend my visa , due to my contract here in saudi..
ReplyDeletehi i would like to apply a live in caregiver in canada and im graduate of nursing is there any chances to apply in canada thank you i hope u will response
ReplyDeleteHello Good day po, I would like to ask what if i have my visa will arrive as FSW under live in caregiver pwede po ba magapply ng eligibility for CARNA? hope you response. your help will be appreciated.
ReplyDeletehello good day...tanong ko lng po ung application ko.,june 21 p natapos medical ko naipasa ko n lahat need nila pero hangngang ngaun ala p rin response kung visa or denie?thanks
ReplyDeletehello, i just have question regarding caregiver, i wanted to sponsor my brother as caregiver for my daughter, my daughter is 1 month old is this possible? i heard so many said that male caregiver is prohibited by the government. coz of some sort of issues. looking forward for your reply.thanks -joanna
ReplyDeletehi am already done with my speak test few days ago and after 2 weeks the result will be available..what if i fail for my speak test what should i need to do??
ReplyDeleteGood Day, I'm planning to have a vacation in the Philippines on 2014, I will submit my PR/OWP Application on Oct. 2013, hintayin ko po muna ma receive yung Open Work Permit ko saka ako magbabakasyon, Ok lang po ba magbakasyon kahit on process ang PR? hindi po muna ako mag papa-release sa employer ko na kamaganak ko para maka hingi din ako ng Letter from Employer na kailangan pa nila ako pag balik ko, Thank you po sa maiipayo ninyo, and more Power, GOD BLESS
ReplyDeletea blessed day!MR APOL..just get confused and hope you could help me..on a reference letter from employer/certification,is it my contribution to SSS/PHILHEALTH or my emloyers contribution?..because in my case my employer include the payments for phil on my salary and i am paying it as INDIVIDUALLY PAYING/voluntary..
ReplyDeletehope to hear from you soon..
...thank you!
Hi, I applied for the live-in caregiver program and already have the LMO. However, I did not have a formal caregiver training because I am a graduate of Nursing and already passed the board exam. I am currently employed but it's not related to caregiving. Am I still qualified for the visa application?
ReplyDeleteThank you in advance.