Immigration to Canada from the UK

[MariTee]

Hi there,

I have been thinking about immigrating to Canada for quite some time now. I am a nanny in my mid 40's. I have been a nanny for over 20 years and am also a qualified Maternity Nurse. I am planning on starting my own business as a Baby Consultant and offering a bespoke service in Nanny Placement further down the road.

I have been in contact with an Immigration Company who told me that the best way for me would be to go over as a nanny. They said they would match me up with a family, we would have an interview via Skype, and once they have checked my references, etc, and made a job offer, they then apply for the work visa, which, I am told, takes about two months. This seems far too easy, and I really would appreciate some info from anyone who knows about this. When I asked them about how much money I would need in savings, they said all I need is a job offer. (I wouldn't move to another country without savings.)

I would really like to get the ball rolling on this, as my aim is to move over to Canada by September next year.

Looking forward to hearing from some of you.

Thanks!

 

[scylla]

I'd recommend you post any further questions to the Foreign Workers section of the forum.

To answer a few of your questions, provided you can find an employer in Canada, you should have no issues making your way to Canada as a temporary foreign worker by September 2015. Note that as a live in caregiver, you will have to live with the family in their home to meet the conditions of your work permit. Starting your own business while on this work permit will not be possible. Living outside of the family home is also not possible and would be a voilation of your work permit. The pay you receive as a live in caregiver will take into account the fact that your employer is providing you with accommodations. You may want to investigate what the pay rates for live in caregivers are now so that you understand the range of the hourly wage you will likely be paid.

Once you have two years of work experience in Canada as a live in caregiver, you will qualify to apply for permanent residency. The processing times for PR are quite long for live in caregivers. You should expect to wait four years before the processing for your application will be completed.

 

[Leon]

To add to what Scylla said, once you have qualified to apply for PR under the live-in caregiver program, you can apply for an open work permit. This permit will allow you to work for any employer so you could work as a live-out nanny if you prefer as you wait for your PR.

You do not have to stay with one employer throughout if you are not a good match. However, while you are qualifying to apply for your PR, you are on a closed work permit which only allows you to work for that employer. If you want to change jobs during that time, you would have to get a new work permit before you can start working for a new employer.

 

[MariTee]

Thank you Scylla and Leon. I appreciate the advice given. It differs slightly from the advice given by an Immigration Agecy I was in touch with, who told me once I had secured a job and the visa was being processed, they would help me find an apartment, open a bank account, get medical insurance and so forth. They didn't say anything about having to be a live-in nanny, so what you've said is very helpful. Thank you!

 

[scylla]

If you're going the live-in caregiver route, you will need to live with the family you are working for full time. The upside is that there's a clear path to immigration.

If you go the live-out caregiver route, then you don't live with your employers however the path for qualifying to immigrate becomes MUCH less certain.

 

[ksa0510]

Hi there,

I have been thinking about immigrating to Canada for quite some time now. I am a nanny in my mid 40's. I have been a nanny for over 20 years and am also a qualified Maternity Nurse. I am planning on starting my own business as a Baby Consultant and offering a bespoke service in Nanny Placement further down the road.

I have been in contact with an Immigration Company who told me that the best way for me would be to go over as a nanny. They said they would match me up with a family, we would have an interview via Skype, and once they have checked my references, etc, and made a job offer, they then apply for the work visa, which, I am told, takes about two months. This seems far too easy, and I really would appreciate some info from anyone who knows about this. When I asked them about how much money I would need in savings, they said all I need is a job offer. (I wouldn't move to another country without savings.)

I would really like to get the ball rolling on this, as my aim is to move over to Canada by September next year.

Looking forward to hearing from some of you.

Thanks!

My wife is working in Canada under the live-in caregiver program.
She has a UK experience as a support worker.
Based on your description above,you qualify to immigrate under this
program.
Read more on this program via the link below
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/caregiver/apply-how.asp
If you need any help on this subject matter,do not hesitate to PM.
BEST OF LUCK

 

[MariTee]

Thanks again Scylla. I wish the Immigration Agency I spoke to had told me this. It's great to get as much info and advice as I can. Thanks again!

And thanks also ksa0510. I've had a look at the link and it's very helpful.

 

[ksa0510]

Thanks again Scylla. I wish the Immigration Agency I spoke to had told me this. It's great to get as much info and advice as I can. Thanks again!

And thanks also ksa0510. I've had a look at the link and it's very helpful.

As A LIVE-IN Caregiver after working for 24months or 3,900hrs within 2yrs,you have the
right to apply for the permanent residence.
Read more via this link on PR as a live-in caregiver
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/caregiver/permanent_resident.asp
It is one of the best routes to becoming a permanent residence.

 

[Leon]

Thank you Scylla and Leon. I appreciate the advice given. It differs slightly from the advice given by an Immigration Agecy I was in touch with, who told me once I had secured a job and the visa was being processed, they would help me find an apartment, open a bank account, get medical insurance and so forth. They didn't say anything about having to be a live-in nanny, so what you've said is very helpful. Thank you!

And I assume they wanted to charge you for their "assistance"? It is actually against the law in many provinces to charge someone for finding them a job but they can charge you for other services. You will not need an apartment because as a "live-in" caregiver, you must live at your employers home. If you take a job as a live-out nanny, you would not qualify to apply for PR under the live-in caregiver program. Opening a bank account is as simple as going to the bank and saying you want to open an account. As you speak English, you will not have a problem there. Applying for health care is equally simple. Show up with your passport, work permit and work contract and you shouldn't have a problem.

 

[MariTee]

Thanks Leon. Yes, there is a charge. I am so glad I found this site, as the info you have all given me really does help. A huge thanks to you all. I am looking forward to starting this new chapter in my life next year, and what better place than Canada. Beautiful country!

 

[ksa0510]

Thanks Leon. Yes, there is a charge. I am so glad I found this site, as the info you have all given me really does help. A huge thanks to you all. I am looking forward to starting this new chapter in my life next year, and what better place than Canada. Beautiful country!

If you need any help,do not hesitate to contact me.
As a UK citizen,it is very easy to get a live-in caregiver
job as your experience is outstanding & your background
is a great asset.
Do the following to get a nanny job
1.Design your CV in Canadian format
2.Attach all your NVQ Certificates.
3.Write a good cover letter.
4.Attach a nice looking photography of yours with the email.
5.Visit www.workingincanada.gc.ca
6.Lastly apply to some vacancies therein.
Wishing you best of luck.