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Roughly 200 more invitations were issued compared to last week, which is positive considering the IEC program for 2024 may be winding down.
The following countries saw the largest number of invitations this week:
Many countries still have an excellent chance of success however the following countries have a very low chance of receiving an invitation in 2024:
Everyone wants one, but only a few get it. Our IEC Tracker shows your chances in real time.
Our data shows that there have been over 120,772 IEC invitations issued to date, with around 16,459 spots remaining for the 2024 season. There are 38,835听candidates in the pool, an increase of 743 candidates in the last week which may be a result of last-minute interest in the program.
There is a higher number of candidates in the pool than spots available (and this number is creeping higher each week), so not everyone waiting in the IEC pool will receive an invitation this year.
Some of the programs experiencing the highest competition for remaining invitations are:
If you received an invitation to one of the IEC programs in a previous round, make sure you read our guides:
Last year, the IEC program closed on the 23rd October, 2023. With only 17,000 spots left in this year鈥檚 program, we expect the 2024 program to close between the end of October and the end of November. Anyone interested in applying should do so now while the program remains open. Alternatively, they will need to wait until the 2025 program opens.
Updates for 2024 IEC season
Get the latest IEC news straight to your inbox! To receive alerts and updates about the 2024 IEC Working Holiday Canada season, make sure you sign up for the 麻豆映画传媒 newsletter.
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Rachel walks us through how to come to Canada through IEC in 2024.
Canada has announced that the IEC fees for all participants in the IEC 2024 season is $172 CAD.
The fees you pay for IEC differ depending on which program you are using to come to Canada. Working Holiday candidates must pay a $100 CAD fee. Young Professionals and International Co-op candidates do not have to pay additional fees, but their employers must pay a $230 CAD employer compliance fee.
Those who need to give biometrics will also need to pay the $85 CAD biometric fee when you pay the IEC fee.
The IEC fee, open work permit holder fee, and employer compliance fees are refundable if you withdraw your work permit application before you receive your Port of Entry (POE) letter of introduction, or your employer withdraws their offer of employment before your work permit is issued. You will also receive a refund if your work permit application is refused.
Read more: How much does it cost to move to Canada through IEC?
In order to come to Canada on an IEC work permit, such as the Working Holiday Visa, you need to get health insurance for the duration of your stay.
Every year, we hear stories of people who make major errors when it comes to insurance for their IEC adventure in Canada, leading to shorter-than-expect work permit durations and unnecessary medical bills. That鈥檚 why we released a video on all things health insurance. Check it out!
If you鈥檙e concerned about the impact of the temporary resident target on the IEC program, we have published an article about how the changes may impact the IEC program.
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Stay organised, keep updated, and learn how to prepare for life in Canada.
The IEC 2024 season officially opened on December 11, 2023. International youth from eligible countries have been able to submit profiles to the IEC pool since then. Back in December, the Canadian government announced that the first round of invitations would begin the week of January 8, 2024. Read the full story here.
The 2024 International Experience Canada (IEC) season opened on January 8, 2024.
Since Dec. 11, 2023, eligible candidates are able to complete these steps:
Invitation rounds typically begin in the weeks following the season opening.
If you鈥檙e hoping to snag an invitation through IEC, the best thing to do is plan ahead. You can start by checking your eligibility for IEC 鈥� take our free Canadian Immigration Quiz to see if you鈥檙e eligible.
First, make sure you鈥檙e eligible for one of the three IEC programs: the Working Holiday program (the most popular option), Young Professionals, and International Co-op.
If you meet the eligibility for one of the programs, the next step is to . Submitting your profile as early as possible will guarantee that you鈥檙e considered for all invitation rounds. Invitations are issued randomly, so you want to be in the pools as early as possible.
You can also begin preparing yourself for the work permit application you鈥檒l have to submit if you receive an invitation.
For free personalized guidance, make sure to sign up for a 麻豆映画传媒 account. Your account gives you access to tons of resources, including checklists with step-by-step instructions for your immigration process, job openings from Canadian employers looking to hire IEC participants, and much more!
Many IEC Working Holiday participants may want to start looking for jobs in Canada before they arrive. Thankfully, we have partnered with several Canadian employers who are looking to hire 2024 IEC participants.
Check out the 麻豆映画传媒 Jobs Board.
If you鈥檙e looking for a physically demanding job with a great crew, we recommend taking a look at our partner, Young Guns Container Crew. They鈥檙e hiring labourers to help unload shipping containers in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Cornwall, Ontario (among others!). They love IECers and can offer you a job before you arrive. Apply here 鈥� or get more information by watching this video:
If you鈥檙e physically fit and looking to live in Toronto or the GTA, consider applying to work at our partner Skyscapes. They pay well, and offer team-wide profit sharing. They also have a track record of securing LMIAs for valuable team members, so it鈥檚 a good fit for those authorized to work in Canada on an IEC or other open temporary work permit.
Skyscapes is hiring general labourers and construction workers who are authorized to work in Canada or who will be soon. Learn more and apply here.
The IEC program allows international youth from more than 30 countries aged 18 to 35 (or in some cases, 18 to 30) to live and work in Canada for up to 24 months.
Please explore our many resources to help you plan your application. Research is crucial as you plan for success on your Working Holiday Canada permit.
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