If I work for 1 more year with my current employer Do I need to get a new LMO?

[Marianella]

Hi there,

I am working under Live-in Caregiver Program, my visa and WP are gonna expire soon, so my current employer wants I work 1 more year with them, but I am not sure If I need to get a new LMO to apply for a new Work Permit, or just I need the same LMO I got at the beginning?.

Thank you for your help.

[plussy]

Hi Marianella,

If you have been in Canada under the Live-in Caregiver Program for less than 4 years and you continue to work for the same employer, you do not need a new Labour Market Opinion when applying to extend your stay.  

If you want to continue working for the same employer, you will need to get: A letter from the employer stating that you will continue to be employed on a full-time basis for an additional period of time; and a copy of a new, or extended, signed employment contract.

However, if you have been in Canada under the Live-in Caregiver Program for more than 4 years,you  will need a new LMO to apply for a work permit, even if you are staying with the same employer.

[Marianella]

Hi Marianella,

If you have been in Canada under the Live-in Caregiver Program for less than 4 years and you continue to work for the same employer, you do not need a new Labour Market Opinion when applying to extend your stay.  

If you want to continue working for the same employer, you will need to get: A letter from the employer stating that you will continue to be employed on a full-time basis for an additional period of time; and a copy of a new, or extended, signed employment contract.

However, if you have been in Canada under the Live-in Caregiver Program for more than 4 years,you  will need a new LMO to apply for a work permit, even if you are staying with the same employer.

Hi Plussy.
I really apreciate your anwser I needed to know about that, now I know what I need to do.

Thank you again