The only way to be sure if you can apply through the old pathway (which I’m not sure if it still exist) is by calling the immigration. Sure, you can get information from anyone but listen with caution. Don’t blindly follow any one’s advice except from a first-hand source such as the immigration. And about the old pathway, isn’t the live-in caregiver program was already abolished. I hope you get the clarity your seeking so you can start gathering documents for your application.

Thanks Carolyn for your advice and wishes.
Yah I’m still working with my current employer; actually they helped me to renew the LMIA so that I could apply for WP extension last August. Now is the time for me to apply for PR and OWP at the same time. That’s why I’m so concerned about whether I should mention them again or not. Anyway I’ll try to call the IRCC seeking for their help as you suggested.
Once again, thank you so much for answering all my questions 🙂

The only way to answer your question Thu Ha is to find out who is your employer is? Will you continue working with the same employer that you have right now or do you have a new employer. It would be much easier if you would still work for your current employer while the application for OWP is being processed, once you get the permit then you can work anywhere. The only question I can answer clearly is no.3; you are correct.

I apologize for not being much of help but the caregiver program is getting way more complicated with the addition of two new paths then the impending end of the program. Who knows what will the next policy be. When in doubt call the immigration. I called several times although I dislike waiting for 15 minutes or more; it’s worth it anyway. And gather all the questions you have in mind before making the call. Good luck Thu Ha. I hope you’ll get your PR and OWP as soon as possible.

1. In the first part of “IMM 5710 – Application to Change Conditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Worker” form, question No.3 “I am applying for one of the following”, which answer should I choose?

2. In the “Details of intended work in Canada” section, I chose the type of work permit that I am applying for is Open Work Permit. Do I need to fill in the details of my prospective employer as exactly as I used to apply for the current work permit extension? Because there is no guarantee about whom I’m gonna work for, as well as the LMIA in the future right?

3. In the “Background information” section, question 2c) “Have you ever previously applied to enter or remain in Canada?”, my answer is Yes, because “I came to Canada in Sep 2016 under the Caregiver work permit, and have been working in Canada with the same employer since then. This was the only time.” What do you think about my answer?

Thanks for your help. Btw, I’m a big fan of yours 😀