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New changes announced to the International Experience Canada program

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On December 12, 2023, the Canadian Government updated the International Experience Canada program. This program fosters travel and work collaboration between Canada and other nations, assisting in arranging transportation, job hunting, and accommodation procurement.  The refreshed instructions from December 18 mirror the roster of organizations acknowledged by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada in 2018. Notable amendments include service adjustments, the omission of Memorial University of Newfoundland from the recognized organizations list, the inclusion of International Internship Network (IIN) and Languages Canada, updates to the designations and descriptions of AIESEC Canada, Go International, IAESTE, and International Rural Exchange/A-Way to Work, and clarifications on the IEC program’s participation counting methods. The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship stated: “Canada benefits when young people around the world participate in International Experience Canada. This program will help Canadian employers in their search for talented employees, but will also serve to stimulate the tourism sector across the country. We also hope that young Canadians will take advantage of the reciprocal aspect of this program to gain work and travel experience from around the world that will serve them throughout their lives.” New bilateral agreements under the International Experience Canada program On December 11, 2023, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada announced updates to the International Experience Canada (IEC) bilateral agreements. The Government of Canada established new agreements with Iceland, while the youth mobility agreements with the UK and South Korea received updates for the 2024 season.  Crucial changes to note include UK applicants now having the opportunity to participate twice, amounting to a total of 36 months. South Korea has introduced the Young Professionals and International Co-op categories, allowing a repeat category. For Chilean applicants aiming for the International Co-op, it is mandatory to be registered at a Chilean school at the time of application. Join our RSS Feed    If you want to know more details about the “New changes announced to the International Experience Canada program” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@test.immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

International Experience Canada 2024

The season of International Experience Canada 2024 is now open

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On December 11, 2023, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada announced the opening of the season of the International Experience Canada 2024. Nearly 90,000 youths from IEC partner regions can join, with applications open from December 11, 2023. The IEC enables Canadian and international youths aged 18–35 to work and travel reciprocally.  Canada has youth mobility partnerships with 35+ regions, including new or improved arrangements with Finland, Iceland, Ukraine, South Korea, and the UK in 2023.  In 2024, Canadian youth will have more opportunities for international exposure, and IEC’s automation technology will streamline processing. The 2024 season will positively impact employers and the tourism industry by enabling participants to experience Canada through work and travel. In March 2023, Canada and Finland signed a new youth mobility agreement. Finland’s youth are expected to be able to participate once the agreement is ratified by both countries in 2024. As travel to Ukraine becomes safe, youth will be able to participate in the Canada-Ukraine youth mobility agreement. IRCC announced new bilateral agreements under the IEC On December 11, 2023, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada announced updates to the International Experience Canada (IEC) bilateral agreements. The Government of Canada established new agreements with Iceland, while the youth mobility agreements with the UK and South Korea received updates for the 2024 season. Crucial changes to note include UK applicants now have the opportunity to participate twice, amounting to a total of 36 months. South Korea has introduced the Young Professionals and International Co-op categories, allowing a repeat category. For Chilean applicants aiming for the International Co-op, it is mandatory to be registered at a Chilean school at the time of application. The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship stated:  “Canada benefits when young people around the world participate in International Experience Canada. This program will help Canadian employers in their search for talented employees, but will also serve to stimulate the tourism sector across the country. We also hope that young Canadians will take advantage of the reciprocal aspect of this program to gain work and travel experience from around the world that will serve them throughout their lives.” Categories in the International Experience Canada IEC has three levels of participation: Working Holiday: Participants on a Working Holiday receive an open work permit that allows them to work anywhere in the host country to fund their travels. International Co-op (Internship): International Co-op (Internship) participants are provided with an employer-specific work permit, allowing them to gain targeted experience in their field of study. Young Professionals: Participants in the Young Professionals program are given an employer-specific work permit to gain targeted, professional work experience in their field of study or career path. Join our RSS Feed    If you want to know more details about “International Experience Canada is open for the 2024 season” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@test.immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

International Experience Canada Work Permits

Canada fast-tracking International Experience Canada Work Permits with a new AI tool

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On November 7, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) enhanced the processing of International Experience Canada work permits through expanded automation. A new tool will triage applications based on complexity and approve eligibility for routine applications, increasing efficiency and supporting the growth of the IEC. This tool, part of IRCC’s commitment to technology, undertakes most clerical tasks and directs applications to officers based on their expertise. The new tool will identify routine applications for streamlined processing, with final decisions made by an officer. The use of automated tools is part of IRCC’s commitment to responsibly using technology to build a stronger immigration system for all of our clients. The tools are examined on a regular basis by IRCC to ensure that they work as intended and that the results are consistent with applications that receive a full human review. The IEC work permit tool’s triage function handles the majority of the clerical and repetitive tasks associated with sorting applications, allowing officers to focus on assessing applications and making final decisions. The tool triages applications using rules created by experienced IRCC officers and based on the program’s legislative and regulatory criteria. Based on office capabilities and officer expertise, files are routed to officers for further processing. Using criteria developed by officers, the tool’s eligibility function identifies routine applications for streamlined processing. The file is subsequently sent to an officer who will decide whether the applicant is admissible to Canada. Applications whose eligibility is not automatically approved may still be manually approved after being reviewed by an officer. Only an IRCC officer has the authority to refuse an application; the automated tool does not refuse or recommend refusal. IRCC is committed to developing and deploying data-driven technologies responsibly, in accordance with privacy requirements and human rights protection. As part of this work, and in accordance with Canada’s Treasury Board Directive on Automated Decision-Making, an algorithmic impact assessment (AIA) of the tool used to process IEC work permit applications was completed.  Join our RSS Feed  Want to know more details about “Canada fast-tracking International Experience Canada Work Permits with a new AI tool” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@test.immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

International Experience Canada program season 2023

Canada closed the International Experience Canada program season 2023

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On October 27, 2023, the Government of Canada announced that IRCC closed the International Experience Canada program season 2023. Those who received an invitation to apply (ITA) will be able to complete and submit their work permit applications. Profiles of those who have not received an ITA for the 2023 IEC season will be removed from the IEC pool. Those applicants can create a new profile when the pools reopen for the 2024 season. If you have not yet received an ITA for the 2023 season, Your profile will be removed from consideration. When the pools reopen for the 2024 season, you can create a new profile. Your account and GCkey remain active. You do not need to set up a new account or obtain a new GC key. How do the IEC Pools work? In most cases, your profile will remain in the pool until: you are invited to apply for a work permit IRCC needs to remove all profiles from the pool(s) at the end of the season or you will not be eligible for IEC. You can only have one IEC profile active at any given time. You may, however, be eligible for more than one IEC pool. When you finish your profile, IRCC will notify you of the pools that are available to you. You can send your information to any of the available pools. You might be able to submit your profile to the Working Holiday and Young Professionals pools, for example. Overview of the International Experience Canada program  season 2023 90,000 newcomers from over 30 eligible countries were allowed to enter the IEC 2023 season at the beginning of this IEC season 2023, with additional quotas being added as needed. In all three categories, over 130,000 individuals from qualified countries received invitations to the IEC 2023 season. With 118,733 open work permit invitations issued this year, the IEC Working Holiday visa category has been issued the most. With a quota of 61,770 youngsters from more than 33 eligible countries for 2023, this is the largest category in the IEC. This year, 8,235 closed work permit invitations were sent out under the Young Professionals category, compared to just 4,573 under the International Co-op (Internship), the least common category. Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “Canada closed the International Experience Canada program for season 2023” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@test.immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

More foreign workers came to Canada under the IEC

More foreign workers came to Canada under the IEC

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Over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws and More foreign workers came to Canada under the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). From October 14 to October 20, Canada invited 3,965 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of September 29, 32,256 candidates registered in the pool, awaiting the invitation.  In 2023, Canada issued 131,551 ITAs under the IEC Program. In this round, the following ITAs were issued: No of ITAs Country Name No of ITAs Country Name 5 Switzerland 218  Australia 6 Japan 126  Korea 7 Croatia 12 Costa Rica 45  Spain 32  Czech Republic 7 Denmark 5 Estonia 197  France 7 Greece 4 Hong Kong 175  Ireland 123  Italy 2 Slovakia 2,235 Chile 15  Poland 166  Germany 262  United Kingdom 3 Luxembourg 16 Belgium 27  Netherlands 42  New Zealand 1 Norway 177  Taiwan 32  Portugal 8 Sweden 3 Slovenia 3 Austria 2 Latvia 2 Lithuania International Experience Canada 2023  Use International Experience Canada to work and travel in Canada If you’re between the ages of 18 and 35 (or 30 in some countries), come work and travel in Canada with International Experience Canada (IEC)! It is a government program intended to assist you. Collect valuable international work experience. Improve your English and French language skills. Work in Canada to fund your ideal trip. International Experience Canada (IEC) has three categories: Working Holiday: This program, which enables people to work for any employer in Canada, is a great option for those who want to make money while traveling the country. Young professionals: This program is intended for those who want to advance their professional development. It provides the chance to obtain priceless experience working abroad in your profession or area of study. International Co-op (Internship): This program, which is specifically intended for students, enables applicants to get useful experience working abroad in an area that is connected to their field of study. Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “More foreign workers came to Canada under the IEC” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@test.immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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IRCC approved over 3,000 IEC applications over the last week

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Over the last week, IRCC approved over 3,000 IEC applications in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). From October 7 to October 13, Canada invited 3,124 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of October 13, 31,556 candidates registered in the pool, awaiting the invitation.  In 2023, Canada issued 127,586 ITAs under the IEC Program. In this round, the following ITAs were issued:  No of ITAs Country Name No of ITAs Country Name 3 Switzerland 284  Australia 6 Japan 175  Korea 6 Croatia 9 Costa Rica 65  Spain 43  Czech Republic 10  Denmark 9  Estonia 224  France 15  Greece 7 Hong Kong 198  Ireland 137  Italy 2 Slovakia 1,042 Chile 21  Poland 178  Germany 312  United Kingdom 1 Andorra 26  Belgium 21 Netherlands 38  New Zealand 4 Norway 249  Taiwan 28  Portugal 11  Sweden 2 Slovenia 4 Austria 1 Latvia 3 Lithuania International Experience Canada 2023    International Experience Canada (IEC) categories are: Working Holiday: This program, which enables people to work for any employer in Canada, is a great option for those who want to make money while traveling the country. Young professionals: This program is intended for those who want to advance their professional development. It provides the chance to obtain priceless experience working abroad in your profession or area of study. International Co-op (Internship): This program, which is specifically intended for students, enables applicants to get useful experience working abroad in an area that is connected to their field of study. Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “IRCC approved over 3,000 IEC applications over the last week” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@test.immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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Canada invited 2,846 candidates under the International Experience Canada

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Over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). From September 30 to October 6, Canada invited 2,846 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of October 6, 30,400 candidates registered in the pool, awaiting the invitation.  In 2023, Canada issued 124,462 ITAs under the IEC Program. Overview of the latest International Experience Canada Draw No of ITAs Country Name No of ITAs Country Name 2 Switzerland 194  Australia 15  Japan 140  Korea 5 Croatia 16  Costa Rica 72  Spain 31  Czech Republic 6  Denmark 9  Estonia 135  France 20  Greece 7 Hong Kong 155  Ireland 104  Italy 7 Slovakia 957  Chile 21  Poland 120  Germany 323  United Kingdom 3 Luxembourg 31  Belgium 28  Netherlands 47  New Zealand 8  Norway 341  Taiwan 32  Portugal 6 Sweden 5 Slovenia 2 Austria 1 Latvia 3 Lithuania  International Experience Canada Rounds of Invitations 2023   Rounds of Invitations – International Experience Canada The International Experience Canada pools are now open for the 2023 season. You can create a profile if you are eligible. Choose your country or region to discover how likely you are to be invited to the next round. This country’s quotas have been re-distributed. This increases the likelihood of applicants being invited to their selected category. Working Holiday in Chile: Quota: 1,618 + 2,500 added as of August 25, 2023 The first round of invitations: Week of February 6, 2023 The Final round of invitations: To be announced Invitations issued to date: 5,652 Spots available: 836 Candidates in the pool: 6,952 The data for this category are based on the information available on October 6, 2023. International Experience Canada (IEC) offers three categories Working Holiday: This program, which enables people to work for any employer in Canada, is a great option for those who want to make money while traveling the country. Young professionals: This program is intended for those who want to advance their professional development. It provides the chance to obtain priceless experience working abroad in your profession or area of study. International Co-op (Internship): This program, which is specifically intended for students, enables applicants to get useful experience working abroad in an area that is connected to their field of study. Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “Canada invited 2,846 candidates under the International Experience Canada” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@test.immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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Canada invited 2,514 candidates under the new IEC Draw

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Over the last two weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the new IEC draws. From September 16 to September 29, Canada invited 2,514 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of September 29, 30,757 candidates registered in the pool, awaiting the invitation. In 2023, Canada issued 121,616 ITAs under the IEC Program. Overview of candidates invited to the new IEC Draw In the New IEC draw 2,514 ITAs were sent out to young foreigners. The details of each country-wise invited candidate are in the table below: No of ITAs Country Name No of ITAs Country Name 3 Switzerland 184  Australia 96  Japan 251  Korea 3  Croatia 9  Costa Rica 121  Spain 43  Czech Republic 12  Denmark 5 Estonia 147  France 16  Greece 1  Hong Kong 119  Ireland 102  Italy 2  Slovakia 47  Chile 37  Poland 145  Germany 591  United Kingdom 3  Luxembourg 11  Belgium 50  Netherlands 93  New Zealand 14  Norway 319  Taiwan 62  Portugal 24  Sweden 4  Slovenia What is the International Experience Canada (IEC) Program? A program called International Experience Canada (IEC) enables young people to work and travel for up to two years in Canada due to reciprocal agreements with other countries. More than 38 countries and territories have bilateral youth mobility agreements with Canada. International Experience Canada (IEC) offers three categories Working Holiday: This program, which enables people to work for any employer in Canada, is a great option for those who want to make money while traveling the country. Young professionals: This program is intended for those who want to advance their professional development. It provides the chance to obtain priceless experience working abroad in your profession or area of study. International Co-op (Internship): This program, which is specifically intended for students, enables applicants to get useful experience working abroad in an area that is connected to their field of study. What are the eligibility requirements for IEC candidates in 2023? IEC Candidates in 2023 wishing to apply for the IEC must: Be a citizen or passport holder of one of the 36 partner countries with which Canada has Youth Mobility Agreements They must have a valid passport for the duration of their visit to Canada At the time of application, the applicant must be between the ages of 18-29, 18-30, or 18-35 (all-inclusive, depending on nationality) When you arrive in Canada, you should have the equivalent of $2,500 CAD They must be able to obtain health insurance for the duration of their stay Be admitted to Canada; Have a round-trip ticket or the financial means to acquire a departure ticket at the end of their authorized stay in Canada (before departure); You must not be accompanied by dependents, and  you must pay the appropriate fees. Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “Canada invited 2,514 candidates under the new IEC Draw” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@test.immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

IEC candidates in 2023

Canada has already invited 119,104 IEC candidates in 2023

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As of September 22, Canada has issued 119,104 invitations to IEC candidates in 2023. Canada plans to welcome 90,000 newcomers this year through the International Experience Canada (IEC) program.  While more than 100,000 candidates have been invited, it should be noted that not all candidates will apply, and not all applicants will be accepted. In 2024, Iceland will be added to the list of IEC participating countries. Canada and Iceland signed a reciprocal agreement on August 4, which allows young adults aged 18-30 to work and travel between the two countries.  Finland will also join as a participating country in 2024, and South Korean youth will be eligible to participate in the Young Professionals and International Co-Op programs. Overview of the Canada and Iceland New Youth Mobility Agreements On August 4, 2023, the Canadian Government announced a new Youth Mobility Agreement with Iceland, allowing Canadian and Icelandic youth aged 18 to 30 to work and travel in each other’s country for up to 12 months.  The governments of Canada and Iceland will implement the new arrangement in 2024 after meeting all requirements. The new arrangement strengthens the ties between the two countries while providing Canadian youth with more international travel and work options. It also helps develop life skills, improves future job prospects, and invests in the potential of their youth, leading to a stronger, more interconnected global community. A large number of Icelandic immigrants and their descendants outside of Iceland reside in Canada. 101,990 people with Icelandic ancestry live in Canada, according to the 2021 Census.  Up to 120 youths per year from Canada and Iceland will be able to work and visit each other’s countries according to the agreement between the two nations.     What are the eligibility requirements for IEC candidates in 2023? IEC Candidates in 2023 wishing to apply for the IEC must: Be a citizen or passport holder of one of the 36 partner countries with which Canada has Youth Mobility Agreements They must have a valid passport for the duration of their visit to Canada At the time of application, the applicant must be between the ages of 18-29, 18-30, or 18-35 (all-inclusive, depending on nationality) When you arrive in Canada, you should have the equivalent of $2,500 CAD They must be able to obtain health insurance for the duration of their stay Be admitted to Canada; Have a round-trip ticket or the financial means to acquire a departure ticket at the end of their authorized stay in Canada (before departure); You must not be accompanied by dependents, and  you must pay the appropriate fees. Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “Canada has already invited 119,104 IEC candidates in 2023” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@test.immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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Canada issued over 5,000 invitations in latest IEC rounds of invitations

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Over the last two weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the latest IEC rounds of invitations. From September 2 to September 15, Canada invited 5,378 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of September 15, 29,715 candidates registered in the pool, awaiting the invitation.  Overview of candidates invited in the latest IEC rounds of invitations In this round, the latest IEC rounds of invitations of 5000 ITAs were sent out to candidates. The details of each country-wise invited candidate are in the table below: No of ITAs Country Name No of ITAs Country Name 13  Switzerland 484  Australia 298  Japan 475  Korea 14  Croatia 3 Costa Rica 162  Spain 79  Czech Republic 23  Denmark 12  Estonia 254  France 33  Greece 11  Hong Kong 273  Ireland 210  Italy 17  Slovakia 3 Austria 29  Poland 289  Germany 781  United Kingdom 2  Latvia 87 Belgium 63  Netherlands 99  New Zealand 8  Norway 585  Taiwan 72  Portugal 41  Sweden 947  Chile 2 Lithuania 5  Luxembourg 2  Andorra 2 Slovenia In 2023, Canada issued 119,104 ITAs under the IEC Program. IEC Draws in 2023   What is the International Experience Canada (IEC) Program? A program called International Experience Canada (IEC) enables young people to work and travel for up to two years in Canada due to reciprocal agreements with other countries. More than 38 countries and territories have bilateral youth mobility agreements with Canada. Foreign youth between the ages of 18 and 35 can apply for a temporary work permit under the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, which enables them to travel and work in Canada. IEC can support you in achieving your goals, whether you wish to take a gap year before beginning postsecondary education, complete a co-op or internship abroad, or get international job experience after graduation. Since 2008, almost 240,000 Canadians have taken part in the IEC Program, and many of them have returned to their home country with life-changing experiences that have enriched both their personal and professional lives. Benefits of the IEC Program include: You can work for any Canadian employer with an open work permit. There is no need for an LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment). a random draw system for the approval of IEC work permits. International Experience Canada (IEC) offers three categories Working Holiday: This program, which enables people to work for any employer in Canada, is a great option for those who want to make money while traveling the country. Young professionals: This program is intended for those who want to advance their professional development. It provides the chance to obtain priceless experience working abroad in your profession or area of study. International Co-op (Internship): This program, which is specifically intended for students, enables applicants to get useful experience working abroad in an area that is connected to their field of study. Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “Canada issued over 5,000 invitations in latest IEC rounds of invitations” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@test.immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates