• Men and women between 10 and 100 years (although there is no age limit it is difficult to find employment if you are more than 55 y.o.)
• Completed secondary education equivalent to the Canadian High School

For Philippines:  High School Certificate + 72 units from college or university

For Sri Lanka: A Level Certificate (at least 3 subjects)

For India/Nepal:  Matrix +2 Certificate

• At least 12 months of legal, paid experience in caring for children, elderly or disabled within the past 3 years prior to the submission of your application for work authorization under the Live in Caregiver program or at least 6 months full time training related to the position you are going to take in Canada.
•   If you have a degree or training in nursing, midwifery, caregiving or teaching, you may apply as a Live in Caregiver without previous experience. However, we strongly recommend that you have at least a few months experience – it will help you to find employment and it will be easier to obtain an employment authorization.
• English or French language skills – you have to be fluent in one of these languages and be able to understand and communicate with your employer, with your charge, and with many outside parties (doctors, sales persons in stores, government offices, etc.)
• You must be willing to live in the household of your employer – this requirement is the main condition – there are enough Canadian workers who are willing to do the work whilst living outside the household.
• You should be healthy and have no criminal convictions.
• Valid Residence Permit in Cyprus

If you satisfy the above requirements you can participate in the Live in Caregiver program, obtain a working authorization to work in Canada and after successful completion of 2 years working as a Live in Caregiver you can obtain Canadian Permanent residence for you and your immediate family members.