International Experience Canada program
International Experience Canada (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.
International Experience Canada Program
- Working Holiday
- Young Professionals
- International Co-op
Working Holiday
Participants in this program can receive an open work permit, valid for one to two years. Openwork permits allow participants to work anywhere in Canada for almost any Canadian employer. Nationals of some countries may be allowed to stay in Canada for more or less than one year with International Experience Canada program.
Young Professionals
Under this program, citizens of participating countries can gain valuable international experience by working for a Canadian company. A signed job offers letter or contract of employment with a Canadian employer related to the applicant’s professional development is required before applying for International Experience Canada Program. The job offered must be classified as a National Occupation Code (NOC) Skill Type Level 0, A, or B.
International Co-op
International Experience Canada Program (IEC) allows citizens of participating countries who are enrolled at a post-secondary institution in their country of citizenship to spend a period of time interning for Canadian companies. Participants must arrange co-op placements with Canadian employers before applying. Applicants must be registered students for the duration of the internship.
Eligibility For The International Experience Canada Program (IEC)
- 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 (the work permit issued will not be longer than the validity of the passport)
- Be between the ages of 18 and 30 or 35 at the time of application (the upper age limit depends on the applicant’s country of citizenship)
- Have the equivalent of $2,500 CAN upon landing to help cover initial expenses
- Be able to take out health insurance for the duration of their stay (participants may have to present evidence of this insurance at the point of entry in Canada)
- 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 and not be accompanied by dependents; and pay the appropriate fees.
How Can Total Visa Immigration Help You With International Experience Canada Program (IEC)?
- Our coaching service can help improve your scores on standardized tests that are used to assess visa applicants.
- We will assess your eligibility to work in Canada using the Canada Immigration Points Calculator.
- Job search assistance to find jobs in Canada
- We provide complete assistance and guidance for filling out the visa application form for International Experience Canada program.
- Our Canada immigration experts offer free counseling on how to start the process and what type of jobs you are interested in.
- Our immigration professionals are offering free webinars on various topics such as Canadian work, immigration, and more. These webinars can help you achieve your professional goals with ease.
- We provide step-by-step guidance for working in Canada.
- Assistance with collecting supporting documentation for International Experience Canada program
- Visa Interview Preparation – if required
- Updates & follow-up with the Consulate
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