- Points Based
- Most people below the age of 51 years old, with an occupation (listed on each country’s list), 2+ years of work experience & good English / French are eligible for this
- It is the most popular way of settling overseas
- Similar to skilled immigration
- Occupation must be listed on the state list
- Long term visa converted to PR & citizenship
- Very popular option for most countries
- Candidates who find a full time job & an employer overseas are eligible for this visa
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- Some countries offer permanent residency anyone who has a parent, brother, sister, uncle, aunt or first cousin overseas
- The sponsoring relative needs to be an citizen or a permanent resident of that country
- Many countries offer a temporary or PR visa in exchange for an investment
- Investment amounts can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more
International Experience Canada (IEC) is a set of programs enabling young people from participating countries to travel to Canada to live and work, Become a candidate for IEC, receive an invitation to apply, and submit a work visa application.
WHY INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE CANADA?
- PERMITS YOU TO LIVE AND WORK IN CANADA FOR 2 YEARS
- 90,000+ APPLICATIONS TO BE ACCEPTED IN 2023
- ACQUIRE YOUR CANADIAN VISA WITHIN 6 WEEKS
- BASED ON THE ELIGIBILITY YOU CAN APPLY FOR CANADA PR
AVAIL THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRAVEL AND WORK IN CANADA
The IEC, also known as The International Experience Canada, allows youth to work and travel in Canada.
The candidates eligible for the IEC get placed in the pool of candidates in the IEC.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
You can apply for the Canadian IEC in two ways based on your nationality or the country you belong to.
(1) Countries with an IEC agreement with Canada
To apply for the IEC program, you must have a prior agreement with the government of Canada, which will enable you to apply for an IEC work permit.
| Country | Working Holiday | Young Professionals | International Co-op | Age Limit |
| Andorra | Up to 12 months | N/A | N/A | 18-30 |
| Australia | Up to 24 months | Up to 24 months | Up to 12 months (unless it is the applicant’s second participation since 2015, in which case, 12 months) | 18-35 |
| Austria | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 6 months (internship or work placement must be in forestry, agriculture, or tourism) | 18-35 |
| Belgium | Up to 12 months | N/A | N/A | 18-30 |
| Chile | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
| Costa Rica | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
| Croatia | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
| Czech Republic | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
| Denmark | Up to 12 months | N/A | N/A | 18-35 |
| Estonia | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
| France* | Up to 24 months | Up to 24 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
| Germany | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
| Greece | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
| Hong Kong | Up to 12 months | N/A | N/A | 18-30 |
| Ireland | Up to 24 months | Up to 24 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
| Italy | Up to 12 months ** | Up to 12 months ** | Up to 12 months ** | 18-35 |
| Japan | Up to 12 months | N/A | N/A | 18-30 |
| Latvia | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
| Lithuania | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
| Luxembourg | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-30 |
| Mexico | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-29 |
| Netherlands | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | N/A | 18-30 |
| New Zealand | Up to 23 months | N/A | N/A | 18-35 |
| Norway | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
| Poland | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
| Portugal | Up to 24 months | Up to 24 months | Up to 24 months | 18-35 |
| San Marino | Up to 12 months | N/A | N/A | 18-35 |
| Slovakia | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
| Slovenia | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
| South Korea | Up to 12 months | N/A | N/A | 18-30 |
| Spain | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
| Sweden | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-30 |
| Switzerland | N/A | Up to 18 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
| Taiwan | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
| Ukraine | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
| United Kingdom | Up to 24 months | N/A | N/A | 18-30 |
(2) IEC through a Recognized Organization (RO)
- A recognized organization can be your means in cases where your country is not a part of the IEC eligibility list.
- Individuals belonging to the IEC territory or a country that an IEC country would not be required for an RO.
- Similarly, individuals who do not belong to any of the IEC territories or countries would be required to opt for a Recognized organization.
- There are service organizations for youngsters that offer travel and work assistance to the youth. ROs are either meant for profit, educational or non-profit purposes.
- The IEC ROs are usually charged a specific fee.
IEC POOLS
IEC offers three distinct pools of travel and work experiences in which an individual can be entitled to more than one pool.
- The working holiday:It is a means of open work permit for Canada wherein you can get the liberty to finance your visit with short-term work while in the country.
- Young professionals: this is an employer-specific work permit wherein you can gain quality work exposure and experience that will make you a more competent citizen. Self-employment is not included in this category.
- International Co-op (internship): This is an employer-specific work permit wherein you can get work experience in your work of study. Before applying, the candidate must have received an ITA (invitation to use).
STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS TO APPLY FOR IEC CANADA
STEP 1: Meet the Criteria for IEC Eligibility
You will have to fill out the “Come to Canada” form, which will give you a reference code for you alone. You must use an IRCC account.
STEP 2: Profile submission and Canada work permit application
Register your profile and pick the IEC pool that best fits you. Candidates who get an ITA through IRCC must wait ten days before starting their application process. You will have twenty days to complete and submit your application once the process begins. (Applicable only for Young Professional and Co-op categories). The candidate’s employer would be required to pay compliance for 20 days. The fee can be paid via the Employer portal. Upon the completion of the fee payment, the employer is liable to send the employment number along with an offer, which is applicable only for the Young Professional and Co-op categories.
STEP 3: Biometrics
After applying, a BIL (biometric instruction letter) will be delivered to the candidate through the IRCC registered account. Upon receiving the BIL, the candidate gets a 30-day period to submit biometrics at a VAC (Canada visa application center).
STEP 4: IEC Work Permit Assessment
The assessment usually takes over 45 days. Documents like a Port of Entry letter would be sent to the applicant’s account by the IRCC. The employment confirmation letter and the Port of Entry letter should be carried with the individual to Canada.
STEP 5: Travel to Canada
You can take off to Canada post to receive the approval letter.
HOW CAN Y-AXIS HELP YOU?
- Y-Axis coaching services will ace your scores of standardised tests based on which your visa applicants will be assessed
- Evaluating your eligibility to work in Canada, throughCanada Immigration Points Calculator.
- Job search assistance to find a jobs in Canada
- Complete assistance and guidance while filling the visa application form
- Free counseling from our Canada immigration experts on how to initiate the process, which jobs you, are looking for etc.
- Free webinars on Canada work, immigration, etc., by our immigration professionals, which helps you to achieve your professional goals easily
- Step by step guidance to work in Canada through Y-Path
- Assistance with collecting supporting documentation
- Visa Interview Preparation – if required
- Updates & follow-up with the Consulate