Filipino Caregiver - Expediting Through Regular Immigration

[Smithsvintagewatches]

Hi. First off, my name is James. New here. And a bit confused where exactly to post this thread. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

I read a few threads regarding Caregiver entry into Canada for Filipino women. A friend, is here under such work permit. Has 13 months left to complete the 24 month obligation. She has a SIN card and health card. Is there a way to jump off the program and fast track? The goal is to become a Canadian citizen, and marriage. Can this be done through an immigration process or other means. Any advice would be a great help, any direction that can be taken. Thank you

James

[scylla]

She will have to become a Permanent Resident first. After she has become a permanent resident and has lived in Canada for three out of the previous four years, she will be eligible for citizenship. So right now citizenship is still a long way off.

Can you explain more clearly what you are asking? Are you asking how she can become a permanent resident other than through the live in caregiver program?

[job_seeker]

She can get married to a Canadian citizen, then the Canadian citizen spouse sponsors her for PR. This cuts the time by at least 13 months (to qualify to apply for PR, under live in caregiver). But it is still a long haul considering the processing times lately.

Hi. First off, my name is James. New here. And a bit confused where exactly to post this thread. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

I read a few threads regarding Caregiver entry into Canada for Filipino women. A friend, is here under such work permit. Has 13 months left to complete the 24 month obligation. She has a SIN card and health card. Is there a way to jump off the program and fast track? The goal is to become a Canadian citizen, and marriage. Can this be done through an immigration process or other means. Any advice would be a great help, any direction that can be taken. Thank you

James

[Smithsvintagewatches]

She will have to become a Permanent Resident first. After she has become a permanent resident and has lived in Canada for three out of the previous four years, she will be eligible for citizenship. So right now citizenship is still a long way off.

Can you explain more clearly what you are asking? Are you asking how she can become a permanent resident other than through the live in caregiver program?

Thank you, both. Yes, this is exactly what I am asking, kind of. Thank you for helping me clarify. Honestly. she is not working right now. And is living with me. I realize what I am getting into, I think. But, we have hit it off, quite well. Myself, reaching the 50's soon, I am not naive. Now we are wondering what to do, how to proceed. To tell you the truth, this woman, who is close to my age, I would like to keep her around for a long, long time!

regards,

James

[scylla]

Start by reading the first post in this thread. It will answer many of your questions and explain your options.

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/spousal-sponsorship-t46995.0.html