Hello: I am a Canadian Employer presently waiting on IRCC in the processing of my candidate support worker's application (outside Canada - gaining exp. category). I am trying to anticipate (& avoid) unnecessary delays, and I am wondering if anyone could give some advise regarding the following: 1.) IRCC probably will contact me at some point to ask for verification of my financial ability to pay this worker.. is it worthwhile for me to collect documentation now, to provide a quick response; and what would be appropriate; ie: bank statements etc? 2.) Regarding my need for a support worker, should I be getting a letter from my doctor etc? ie: what kind of documentation to they usually ask for..? Any advise would be gratefully appreciated....I'm a person living in pain daily, watching the months slowly go by, until I have the support I need before I can undergo medical treatment. - Honestly, it is beyond me, why IRCC does not provide this kind of info, in some sort of basic detail.. upfront, it would sure save the guesswork etc..!) Seems simple enough to me!! Thanks for any input from anyone!
HSWP - Employer has questions..
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See this page:
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/caregiver/requirements.html
Proof of individual requiring care
Employers must provide proof that they or a dependant is in need of care. The documentation that must be submitted along with the application form includes proof of 1 of the following:
- disability, chronic or terminal illness for each disabled, chronically or terminally ill person (provide 1 of the documents listed):
- completed Schedule H - Medical disability, chronic or terminal illness certificate (EMP5600) form, signed and dated by the physician, or
- physician's note attesting that the patient has a disability, chronic or terminal illness and that he/she requires access to a live-in caregiver
To hire a foreign in-home caregiver, employers must demonstrate their financial ability to pay the caregiver’s wages. Service Canada will assess the financial ability of the employer by using the Low Income Cut-Offs (LICO) produced by Statistics Canada. To have their financial ability assessed, employers must complete the Financial ability section of the LMIA application form. If the total is positive, the employer may be considered as having met the financial ability requirement.
As part of this assessment, employers must submit a copy of their most recent Notice of Assessment (NOA) from the CRA with their LMIA application. The NOA submitted must be from the past year if your application is submitted after July 1. Please note that NOA’s submitted from previous years will not be accepted.
Thank you for the information.. However this information seems to be within the context of the Temporary Foreign Worker program / LMIA? I am hiring through the support worker pilot.
Yes, that's correct. The Home Support Worker Pilot. I will be needing support for approx. 8 months as I will be undergoing double knee replacement surgeries. I will be self funding this support through my own personal financial means. (ie: I do not work due to being disabled). IRCC leaves alot to be desired when it comes to providing useful information for the employers.
I also included a letter explaining my situation that was attached to my offer of employment I sent to the candidate that he included with his application to IRCC. as I didn't know if there was additional information required by IRCC from me. So I guess its the waiting game now.