IEC program of Canada is accepting applications for 2023 pool. Apply now!

Highlights: IEC program of Canada opens for applications

• International Experience Canada facilitates traveling and working in Canada.
• The IEC has started accepting applications for 2023.
• In 2023, the application intake has been increased.
• It will help in addressing the workforce shortage.
• Applicants should be from 36 partner countries.

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Abstract: IEC has started accepting applications for the pool of 2023.

The IEC or International Experience Canada program has started accepting applications for the pool of 2023. It facilitates travel and work opportunities for international individuals.

It was announced last year that the application pool would be expanded. IEC will be accepting approximately 90,000 applications in 2023. The submission of applications has started.

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Know more about the IEC program of Canada

The International Experience Canada program offers international work experience and exposure to youth from 36 partner countries. It facilitates eligible candidates the opportunity to gain work experience in Canada through an authorized work permit and travel in the country.

IRCC or Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada hopes that expanding the pool for the program will address workforce shortages in various sectors, especially tourism.

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Functioning of the IEC program

Partner nations who have signed the Youth Mobility Agreements with Canada help in the efficient functioning of the IEC program. Youth of the partner nations are eligible for the IEC work permit. There are three primary streams through which candidates can apply. The details are given below:

Streams of International Experience Canada
Stream	Benefits	Validity
Working Holiday	OPW or Open Work Permit to facilitate to work for any employer in multiple industries	2 years
Young Professionals	Employer-specific work permit for candidates who have a job offer, and who plan to work with a single employer in Canada	2 years
International Co-op Internship	Intern for a particular company of Canada	NA

The program utilizes the model of Expression of interest or Invitation to apply for welcoming newcomers. Interested individuals can submit their profiles in the pool for IEC. If selected, the applicants are invited to apply for a work permit in Canada.

If the application is approved, the individual will be offered a work permit through their specific stream and can enter and work in the country during their authorized stay.

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Eligibility Criteria for IEC

The eligibility criteria for the IEC program are given below:

• Be a citizen and a valid passport holder of any of the 36 partner countries that have signed the Youth Mobility Agreements with Canada.
• Possess a valid passport
• Be in the eligible age group, that is, 18-35
• Have 2,500 CAD when arriving in Canada
• Have a valid health insurance
• Be legally permitted in Canada
• Have sufficient funds for the return journey from Canada
• Dependents should not accompany the candidate
• Pay the required fees

Details of the countries in Youth Mobility Agreement

Detailed information about the 36 partner countries in the Youth Mobility Agreement with Canada is given in the table below.

Details of the Partner Countries of Youth Mobility Agreements
Country	Working Holiday	Young Professionals	International Co-op	Age Limit
Andorra	Up to 12 months	NA	NA	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	NA	NA	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	NA	NA	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	NA	NA	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	NA	NA	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	NA	18-30
New Zealand	Up to 23 months	NA	NA	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	NA	NA	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	NA	NA	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	NA	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	NA	NA	18-30

The expansion of the pool of the IEC program helps Canada in welcoming more newcomers. There are approximately 800,000 economic immigrants supposed to arrive in Canada in the next three years. Candidates who obtain the required work experience in Canada under the IEC are eligible for migration to Canada in the future.

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