Yes, it is possible to help your nanny get a green card or visa. The process of sponsoring your nanny includes: Understanding which type of visa they may be eligible for. Filing certain petitions.
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.
Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants Aliens with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics; Outstanding professors and researchers; or. Certain multinational managers and executives.
This application can take up to 12 months to be processed thus the employer must plan before hiring a caregiver. The work permit will be eligible for 3 years.
Green Card Petitions for LPNs/CNAs LPNs and CNAs ordinarily do not qualify for the H-1B visa status. However, they may seek permanent residency through the PERM labor certification process and seek permanent residency under the EB-3 category once their priority date becomes current.
Permanent Residence Pathway for Home Care Workers Under these new pilot programs, eligible home care workers will have the opportunity to obtain permanent residence upon arrival in Canada. This marks a significant shift from previous caregiver immigration programs, streamlining the process for qualified candidates.
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)
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.
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
The Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots which were announced earlier in 2024 are set to officially open on March 31, 2025. The launch of these pilots creates a pathway to permanent residence (PR) for caregivers and replaces the previous pilots which expired last June 2024.