awaiting visa to start live-in caregiver

[eyeofsparrow]

The person I will be taking care of in Canada just passed away while I am still waiting for my visa here in the Philippines which I applied for a few weeks ago already. Once I get my visa, am I still allowed to go to Canada on the live in caregiver program? My employer has not informed immigration yet and I know I would have to find another employer when I get there. Thanks.

 

[angelistamaria]

The person I will be taking care of in Canada just passed away while I am still waiting for my visa here in the Philippines which I applied for a few weeks ago already. Once I get my visa, am I still allowed to go to Canada on the live in caregiver program? My employer has not informed immigration yet and I know I would have to find another employer when I get there. Thanks.

Hi, I'm not sure about this but I read in another thread that the live-in caregiver visa/ work permits are employer-specific. You may have to confirm with your immigration consultant (or employer)/ IRCC about that. You may need to find another employer then reapply for the visa. Good luck, kabayan!

 

[scylla]

The person I will be taking care of in Canada just passed away while I am still waiting for my visa here in the Philippines which I applied for a few weeks ago already. Once I get my visa, am I still allowed to go to Canada on the live in caregiver program? My employer has not informed immigration yet and I know I would have to find another employer when I get there. Thanks.

The work permit you have now only allows you to work for the employer who originally hired you. If you want to work for a different employer, you'll need to obtain a new work permit (and before you can do that, your new employer will need to obtain an approved LMIA).