How to apply for PR under NEW Caregiver Program

[Funsho Heritage]

Hi Funsho!

I have read your post re: high medical needs pathway. You said your first application was ECA did not meed criteria and you have it reassessed with ICES? I was just wondering if you don't mind what is was your degree before. I am trying to help a friend who has 24 months exp with high medical needs pathway but she only finished midwifery. Upon WES evaluation she only finished Grade 12. Seeing your post is inspiring on her part and might be a way for her to apply. Your response re: this matter is highly appreciated.

Sorry for my late response. I am a Registered Nurse with 3 years College Diploma from Nigeria. Wes only wrote 3 years training for me and failed to specify in clear term whether my certificate was actually a diploma. You will recall that CIC introduced 2 more assessment agencies namely ICES-BCIT and IQAS, so out of frustration I approached the two of them at the same time.

Guess what I got from ICES-BCIT?? Advanced 3 years Diploma in nursing certificate which exactly the equivalent in my Country.

and for the IQAS, I immediately on receipt of ICES-BCIT report requested for a refund from IQAS thus discontinued from IQAS.


WES don't really understand some countries educational system and thus downgrade people with their destiny killer assessment. I was a victim, I never allowed that to weigh me down hence explored all resources I can lay my hands on.

My failure at my first application under this new pathway opened my eyes to researched into several Canadian immigration journals, government gazette and immigration and refugee act laws and this helps.

In conclusion, tell your friend to apply to other agency. In fact, to be honest with you, I applied to all the 5 assessment agencies. I had got refund from 2 of them already, the last one(ICAS) refused to refund me and my application is still with them yet to be assessed.

DO NOT GIVE UP!!! IT IS NOT OVER UNTIL IT IS OVER. PUSH HARDER, YOU CAN NEVER TELL, YOU MIGHT BE CLOSER TO SUCCES THAN YOU THINK.

 

[espasol]

My timeline Sept 24: Mailed Application
Sept 28: Open file
Sept 29: Received email, eligible for PR, requested to submit a copy of advisory on marriage
NSO Philippines
Oct 06: Advisory on marriage received and PR approval email received.
------------------------- Waiting for the schedule of interview, I will be contacted by Scarborough CIC----------

 

[espasol]

Hi Bokoks15 how are you? May I ask you how did the centre in Etobicoke contacted you for the appointment? Is it via mail or phone call? I'm worried because I might have missed them. And how long did you wait for them to contact you?
I received PR approval letter via email Sept 30 under Caring for People with High Medical Need Class.
I am looking forward to your reply and thanks in advance!

I was approved last oct 6 and until now I'm waiting for my schedule of interview,no email has been received yet, I will be interviewed at Scarborough CIC, I guess it's more busy in Ontario than in any other provinces in Canada. A friend just got hers on the next day following the approval.

 

[batute87]

Thanks! I'll tell her.

 

[Lucy2015]

My timeline Sept 24: Mailed Application
Sept 28: Open file
Sept 29: Received email, eligible for PR, requested to submit a copy of advisory on marriage
NSO Philippines
Oct 06: Advisory on marriage received and PR approval email received.
------------------------- Waiting for the schedule of interview, I will be contacted by Scarborough CIC----------

Hi Espasol,

Congratulate to you! I am very happy to hear your good news. That is an amazing fast timeline.

I am going to file under new pathway caring for children class on Oct25 this month. I have the same family conditon like you married without children. Recently, i already collected all the documents but still little bit nevers about application if there is a small mistake or not.

You said the Scarborough centre will contact you, I am in that area, so i guess i am close to you. I was wondering this weekend either oct 18 or oct 19 could we meet some coffe shop if you dont mind? I have some qustions about my application and i really need your help.

Please email me if you would like to come out. My email address: sunlu2015@yahoo.ca. Thanks a lot!

 

[Funsho Heritage]

My timeline Sept 24: Mailed Application
Sept 28: Open file
Sept 29: Received email, eligible for PR, requested to submit a copy of advisory on marriage
NSO Philippines
Oct 06: Advisory on marriage received and PR approval email received.
------------------------- Waiting for the schedule of interview, I will be contacted by Scarborough CIC----------

Congratulations !!!!!!

 

[Funsho Heritage]

Thanks! I'll tell her.

That's fine

 

[SuperJ]

I was approved last oct 6 and until now I'm waiting for my schedule of interview,no email has been received yet, I will be interviewed at Scarborough CIC, I guess it's more busy in Ontario than in any other provinces in Canada. A friend just got hers on the next day following the approval.

Thanks for the info Espasol and congrats to you. I just got an info that 2 persons got their appointment letter in 5 weeks. I hope we don't wait for too long. Let's keep updating each other if you don't mind i got my approval letter on Sept 30 and it's been 16 days and I haven't received my appointment letter yet. Btw that next day appointment was lucky!

 

[kakings]

There are two new pathways. I am asking if you are going to submit YOUR application under caring for children pathway.
I submitted my application on July 23. I am the only one who submit pr application under caring for children pathway as I know.

hello.. i am just confused,. i arrived here in canada last may 8 2014 as a live in caregiver..my first 8 months here in canada my employer is 73 years old (elderly) then the next months i worked under child care.. is it possible for me to apply to the new pathway on may 2015 which is exactly 24 months working here...
thank you

 

[annabel04]

Hi there, i was wondering how much would be the show money for the new caregiver pathway?thank you

 

[Funsho Heritage]

hello.. i am just confused,. i arrived here in canada last may 8 2014 as a live in caregiver..my first 8 months here in canada my employer is 73 years old (elderly) then the next months i worked under child care.. is it possible for me to apply to the new pathway on may 2015 which is exactly 24 months working here...
thank you

Kakings,

I read your post and I wish to make this submission.

To answer your question/concern, you can not apply under the new caregiver program combining work experience under both stream. If you want to claim experience under the children class, the work experience have to be 24 months; same goes for the high medical demands class. However, if you plan to apply under the old caregiver (LCP Program) you can surely combine work experience in both class. Please note, that this piece is just advisory. However, for clarity, Call immigration on 1-888-242-2100.

 

[Funsho Heritage]

Hi there, i was wondering how much would be the show money for the new caregiver pathway?thank you

Proof of fund is not a criteria under the new caregiver pathway. Please go back to the appropriate CIC web page and read the eligibility criteria.

 

[SuperJ]

Anyone here still waiting for the appointment letter from Etobicoke Centre?

 

[STJ]

Hi.. I am waiting for the interview call from etobicoke CIC office. I received my approvel letter on October 20,2015.

 

[batute87]

I urge everyone to search and download a copy of this vital document titled: Canada gazette ARCHIVED — Vol. 148, No. 48 — November 29, 2014 new ministerial instruction as pertains to the new caregiver program. It is the truth you must know. I would have loved to post the link but couldn't get it done on this platform.

Firstly, I want to sincerely salute the openness of members on this platform and most importantly; the brilliant ideas and timeline posted by the duo of Bokoks15 and Cass77, you are much appreciated. To others, I ignore no one, you are all appreciated as well. I wish everyone success.

Before, I post my timeline, I need to let everyone know that this new program is a pilot program that is due for review in 2019 so please get it right before you apply, it could be so frustrating. Also, the cap per year for the Caring for Children class and high medical need class are 2750 per stream.

Now here is my timeline:

FIRST APPLICATION

Application received: 17th March, 2015
CC charged : 19th March, 2015
AOR : 19th March, 2015
Decision made : 21st April, 2015 (Application Refused)
: 26months closed work permit issued to continue working for same employer.
why? I included open work permit form just in case there is a delay


REASON FOR REFUSAL OF APPLICATION:

1. Have not acquired at least 2years work experience.
2. Credential assessment from WES didn't meet the requirement.

HOW I FIXED THE PROBLEM

For the work experience, I came under LCP program on March 17th 2013 and on the date my application was received, That was exactly 2years. right? However, I and my friend researched and discovered that tax remittance to CRA get updated on file on or before 15th of the following months. Therefore,if my employer had paid the last month tax it wouldn't have reflected on file.

Personal experience: I guess CIC both count the number of months you spent in the program and match it with your tax record

For the credential evaluation, I applied to ICES BCIT of BC on August 10th for rush service evaluation and I got better result compared to WES assessment.


NOW SECOND APPLICATION

Application Received: 14th September, 2015
CC charged : 17th September, 2015
AOR : 18th September, 2015
Eligibility Letter : 18th September, 2015. Eligibility requirements met, family members to submit more documents
ECAS Status: : 1. Application received as stated above
2. We started processing your application on September 17th, 2015

Hi funsho,

I just want to clarify re: March application. Did you have any deficits in the number of days of ur application the reason why it was refused? And were you released a close work permit eventhough your application was refused? Thanks!