Live-in caregiver medical examination

[Coralin]

Hello, I'm from Mexico. I applied for my work permit two days ago under the program "Live-in caregiver" I have a three year English Teaching program here in Mexico and more than I year experienced with teaching preschoolers, I hope I do qualify for the work permit, my worry now is the medical examination. Do all of you had to go through that process?

 

[amikety]

I went through it under a different class. It wasn't very bad at all. The doctor I had didn't examine me at all, didn't care to listen to my answers. She just wanted to work as fast as possible then go back to being lazy.

I would only worry if you have a serious chronic condition.

 

[Coralin]

Thank you for the reply.

As I'm reading some topics in this forum my concern now is the experience!! I've been noticing that teaching doesn't count as experience, is that true? I have more than 1 year paid experience with teaching preschoolers, oh god, I'm worried about this.

 

[amikety]

It depends on the ages of the child you're trying to nanny for. If they're newborns and you're used to working with 4 year olds, the IO may see a big difference. Kids develop quickly at that age, so even a few months means a lot. (As I'm sure you know.)

 

[Coralin]

Thank you once again.

Well, you're right, I'm just worried that they won't see that.

I will be taking care of a 12 year old boy and a 9 year old sweet girl, I have experienced with 5 to 9 year olds, it might help that I have a 12 year old sister.

 

[amikety]

12 year olds are usually pretty indepedant too, so they would be concerned with the 9 year old.

They may question why this family needs a full time live-in caregiver since both children are in school. If they parents haven't told you yet, you might want to let them know someone mentioned this on an immigration forum. I think it's best to be prepared