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'''NOTE''': To learn about the Start-Up Visa Program, please visit the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/start-visa.html IRCC website].
'''NOTE''': To learn about the Start-Up Visa Program, please visit the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/start-visa.html IRCC website].


== B. Family Class Applicants ==
== B. Caregiver Program ==


Foreign nationals can be “sponsored” under the Family Class by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. See the ''IRP Regulations'', Part 7.
There are two options for caregiver to come to Canada to become a permanent resident or work temporarily: 1) Home Child Care Provider Pilot; and 2) Home Support Worker Pilot. As of June 18, 2019, an individual may be able to apply for permanent residence through one of the above programs if they meet the eligibility requirements and have a job offer to work in one of these occupations.  


:'''NOTE:''' Foreign nationals '''must''' declare any of their non-accompanying family members (i.e. dependent children, spouses, and parents) in their initial application if they wish at some point to sponsor these individuals themselves. Previously, IRCC would not allow a family member to be sponsored if they failed to declare a non-accompanying family member in their application for permanent residence. However, a pilot project has been launched from September 9, 2019 to September 9, 2021 which will allow newcomers who failed to declare their family members to sponsor undeclared immediate family members.  
Under the  Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot, caregivers will receive a work permit if they have a job offer in Canada and meet the standard criteria for economic immigration programs. Please note an LMIA is not required. A caregiver can apply for permanent residency after two years of Canadian work experience.  


=== 1. Sponsors ===
These new pilot programs will also benefit from:


==== a) Eligibility Requirements ====
*Occupation specific work permits rather than employer specific permits. This will allow a caregiver to change employers if needed; and
*The caregivers’ immediate family members will be eligible for open work permits and/or study permits.


The sponsor must meet certain eligibility requirements. For example, the sponsor must be 18 years old, must reside primarily in Canada, must  not be bankrupt or receiving provincial welfare benefits, must not be in default of a previous immigration undertaking, etc. (see ss 130 - 137 of the ''IRP Regulations'' for the requirements).  
Please see Chapter 6: Employment Law for further information on caregivers or the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/economic-classes/pathways-for-caregivers/child-care-provider-support-pilots/assessing-application-selection-criteria.html IRCC website].


The requirement to reside in Canada only applies to permanent resident applications. Canadian citizen sponsors may reside outside of Canada when they submit the sponsorship, but must demonstrate their intention to return to Canada when the sponsored person becomes a permanent resident (see ''IRP Regulations'' 130(2)).
You may also contact the Migrant Workers Centre for more information:


In some circumstances, the sponsor must prove he or she earns a specific amount of money, depending on his or her family size and the city he  or she is living in. The definition of “minimum necessary income” can be found in s.2 of the ''IRP Regulations''. This is also known as the “low-income cut-off” figure (“LICO”). Generally speaking, the LICO '''does not apply''' to sponsors who are just sponsoring their spouse or children (s 133(4)).
Migrant Worker’s Centre (formerly WCDWA)
302-119 W Pender Street Telephone: (604) 669-4482
Vancouver, B.C. V6B 1S5             Fax: (604) 669-6456
Website: www.wcdwa.ca     E-mail: info@wcdwa.ca


== B. Family Class Applicants ==
== B. Family Class Applicants ==
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