Permanent residence in Canada made easier for foreign care-givers
December 14 2009 by Liam Clifford
Canadian immigration announce changes for nannies and live-in carers.
Live-in nannies and other care-givers should find it easier
to obtain permanent residence in Canada after new regulations were proposed by Canadian Immigration Minister, Jason Kenney. Following consultations with
care-giver groups across the country, Kenney also announced his intention to
better protect their rights.
Changes to the programme
will mean such workers don't need to undergo a second medical examination when
they are applying for a Canadian visa to become a permanent Canadian resident.
Another change
will enable live-in care-givers who work overtime to apply for permanent Canadian
residence sooner. Currently, they must work for two years within the first three
years of entry into the programme before they can apply for permanent residence
in Canada, a situation often complicated by pregnancy or loss of
employment.
With the introduction of new regulations, live-in nannies and
other care-givers will be eligible to apply for permanent residence after 3,900
hours of work - the equivalent of completing a standard work week for two years.
A portion of their overtime hours could also count toward the work
requirement.
Minister Kenney commented that the changes will "help
fulfill Canada's duty" to carers of the country's young, disabled and elderly
residents.
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