Program delivery update: Refusal to process work permit applications for caregivers where the LMIA application was received on or after June 18, 2019
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
May 4, 2022
The following paragraph has been removed under the subheading Exemption from refusal to process criteria:
Applicants who are issued these work permits are not eligible under the Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker pilots, as their work experience would not qualify as eligible “Canadian work experience” required under the 2 pilots. Consult these instructions for more details about qualifying work experience.