Question: I was in the caregiver program when I entered Canada back in 2008 but was released upon arrival. I did not work for the employer who did the sponsorship.
I was able to work in a bakery during that time and paid taxes on my own, though. My question is, if the employer who released me is willing to issue me a T4 to match my contributions – can I use that time for my 24 months employment?
Answer: This is a very common question among many of those in the live-in caregiver program. It is surprising that those in the program ask this when it is obviously a misrepresentation of their application. Caregivers are not allowed to work outside of their authorized employer, so the answer is no.
The period you worked in a bakery cannot be used for your employment time even if you have a T4. Obtain professional help from a Canadian immigration lawyer before filing your permanent residence. Don’t be scared because any information you give to the lawyer is confidential and is protected by client-lawyer privilege.
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WHAT CAN I DO I’m STILL WAITING FOR LMO TO MY SECOND EMPLOYER AND MY WORK PERMIT IS EXPERID THIS NOVEMBER .
You are not allowed to work for new employer without a new work permit. Even while waiting for an LMO and your work permit is expired, you must apply for a bridge extension because you will be out of status and you will not be issued a new work permit if that happens. the bridging will allow you to be legal (2 months) while waiting for a new work permit. You have to apply for a restoration within 90 days of expiry of work permit, after that, you might be in trouble, so dont wait, apply for a bridge work permit before the 90 days…processing of LMo is at 8 weeks now and work permit will take longer nowadays..
Knowing that you were RUA should give you the motivation to seek advice as a victim of false intention by the agency who placed you and to correct your situation. Live-in caregivers arriving on RUA situation should not pretend to be ignorant of what the immigration rules say. They know that working for a bakery is not acceptable and actually illegal. the fact that working in the bakery pays a bit more with freedom, is what caregivers in this situation prefer more than working for a family. it is sad that the LCP program is being misused putting other decent caregivers in jeopardy.
i just need some clarificationson here, if you intend to be a tourist in enetering canada and it happened that someone sponsored you to be legally working there, is it possible to get aworking permitwhile you are a tourist entering canada.of course i am a caregiver holder certificate which is recognized by the canadian embassy in the philppines.so am i allowed to obtained a working visa??? please i need some answers on this. thanks a lot