Canada introduces new immigration projects for caregivers and nannies
"Caregivers provide assistance to families in Canada who need it, and in response, it is time for Canada to take care of these people," said Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen. "We are giving them the opportunity to bring their families here and become permanent residents to demonstrate our commitment to them."
The new five-year pilot programs replace the outdated "Caring for Children" and "Caring for People with High Medical Needs" programs, which, according to Ahmed Hussen, proved ineffective. Each will accept no more than 2,750 principal applicants per year.
Caregivers and nannies already working in Canadian families but who, under any existing programs, have not been eligible to apply for permanent residence will be given a chance to stay in Canada permanently under the new project with revised criteria.
As Russianweek.ca notes, the interim programs will be open from March 4 to June 4, 2019.