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International Experience Canada Program

 

International Experiance Canada Program (IEC)

IEC is a program designed to allow youth the opportunity to work in Canada for temporary periods.

Citizens of countries with a bilateral youth Mobility arrangement with Canada who is between 18 and 35 years old may be eligible for IEC work permits.

The IEC program is composed of 3 Categories:

  • Working holiday
  • Young Professionals
  • International Co-op

Working Holiday Visa

The Working Holiday visa is ideal for individuals who want the freedom to work for any employers while travelling in Canada. Applicants who are successful through the Working Holiday program receive an open work permit. Open work permits are not tied to specific employers, so individuals have the freedom to change employers and locations while living in Canada. The Working Holiday program is a good option for foreign nationals from participating countries who are seeking the following:

  • Those without a job offer from a Canadian employer
  • Those who want the freedom to work for more than one employer
  • Those who would like the freedom to live in more than one location
  • Those wishing to earn money while travelling

As the Working Holiday program has relatively relaxed requirements, this program is incredibly popular. Canada approves predetermined quotas of applicants for this program on a per-country basis. Applicants interested in this program should verify the quotas for their country in order to gain an accurate understanding of their probability of success.

Young Professionals

Under this program, citizens of participating countries can gain valuable international experience by working for a Canadian company. A signed job offer letter or contract of employment with a Canadian employer related to the applicant’s processional development is required before applying. The job offered must be classified as an NOC skill Type level O, A or B.

International Co-op

The International Co-op Internship program allows international students to complete an internship or work placement in Canada as a requirement for their post-secondary education. This program requires that applicants have a job offer for a work placement or internship in Canada which is required for their completion of studies.

Interested applicants should consult the requirements for their country to verify exact application procedures as well as quotas for the program.

Eligible requirement for the IEC program:

Candidates must:

  • Be a citizen (passport holder) of one of the 34 countries that have a bilateral youth Mobility Arrangement with Canada.
  • Have a valid passport for the duration of their stay in Canada.
  • Be between the ages of 18 and 30 or 35 at the time of application.
  • Have the equivalent of $2500 Can upon landing to help cover initial expenses.
  • Be able to take out health insurance for the duration of their stay.
  • Be admissible to Canada.
  • Have, prior to departure, a round-trip ticket, or the financial resources to purchase a departure ticket for the end of their authorized stay in Canada,
  • Not be accompanied by dependents; and
  • Pay the appropriate fees.

Please note that specific age and eligibility requirement may vary by Country.

If you need more information about this program, please do not hesitate to get in touch today at info@dhunnaimmigration.ca