My Au Pair’s Working Holiday Visa is due to expire and she wants to extend her stay…

We have had a number of families ask us if their Au Pair can extend her Visa or stay beyond her Visa expiration.  Wouldn’t this be lovely if International Experience Canada allowed back to back Working Holiday Visas?

Unfortunately if an Au Pair’s Working Holiday Visa is due to expire she cannot extend it.  International Experience Canada now only offers Visa holders one opportunity to take advantage of the program and once the Visa expires, another term is not possible.

Are there other options?

Yes, since Au Pairs have a valid work permit, they can extend working if they switch over the the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

The Employer has to apply for an LMIA ( Labour Market Impact Assessment) and once approve, the Au pair can apply for a new work permit.

There are some costs involved but having stable childcare in place with someone you trust in priceless!!

And certainly worth it if you have found an awesome Au Pair who wants to stay longer in Canada!!

***We can refer you to an Immigration Consultant who can assist you with this process.***

Not sure on how to start the process, email us at [email protected] to get you started

For most this process is time consuming and slow.  This process should be commenced at least 6 months prior to the Working Holiday expiration.

Is your Au Pair interested in going to school in Canada?  A study permit may also be an option.

Travelling 

Remember, the Working Holiday Program is meant to promote youth mobility abroad and is not intended to be used as a means to residency.  While it is understandable why so many young people fall in love with out beautiful country and want to stay, those who wish to stay should speak with an immigration consultant about the chances of them remaining long term.

Canadian Au Pair Solutions