Federal Minimum Necessary Income for Sponsorship Size of Family UnitMinimum Income 2023Minimum Income 2021 2 persons $44,530 $32,898 3 persons $54,743 $40,444 4 persons $66,466 $49,106 5 persons $75,384 $55,6943 more rows
Caregivers can be petitioned for Green Card under Employment Based EB3 as other workers. The advantage of petitioning caregivers is stability of the employee staying with the petitioner for longer time. This is a very challenging time for those Care Home Facility owners because of the shortage of Caregivers.
The petitioner (the family sponsoring the caregiver) submits a temporary labor certification application to DOL. The applicant submits Form l-129 to USCIS. Prospective workers outside the US apply for a visa (or admission to the United States in H-2B classification with CBP in cases where a permit is not required).
Without a doubt, the demand for caregiver jobs continues to grow. In fact, the elderly care services industry, including retirement homes and assisted living, is expected to grow 8% by 2028. Today, close to 9.7 million people work in caregiver roles in the U.S., including home health aides and companion caregivers.
Qualifications of a Caregiver A valid driver's license. Bilingual in a language spoken in your region. CPR certification. CNA certification. Ability to pass a background check. Ability to assist with ADLs (assisting with eating, toileting, bathing, dressing)
Canada has announced the launch date for its new Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots, opening on March 31, 2025. These new programs will replace the previous caregiver immigration pathways, providing eligible workers with a direct route to permanent residence (PR) upon arrival.
However you need to be physically fit and healthy and able to speak and read English. You don't need any experience as a carer but if you have then it's a great career move. The purpose of this specific visa category is to bring in immigrants to fulfil a shortage of workers in the USA and our employers need carers.