Individuals willing to provide live-in help to care for children, the infirm or the elderly in the home may benefit form the live-in caregiver program. In order to qualify the person must:

• Have a Canadian employer
• Have completed the educational equivalent of grade 12
• Have the ability to communicate in either English or French
• Have taken a 6-month course in an area related to the work intended or have one-year relevant work experience

Once in Canada, caregivers must work live-in for two years. They will then be permitted to apply for their Permanent Residence

It is important to note that the Canadian government has taken steps to guarantee that workers in this area are treated fairly and in accordance with the labour laws of the provinces.