International Experience
IEC is a set of programs that allows young individuals from different countries to travel to Canada to live and work temporarily. Foreign nationals who are successful through any one of the IEC programs would be allowed to apply for a Canadian work permit without LMIA.
Working Holiday Visa
This visa is perfect for people who want the liberty to work for any employer while traveling in Canada. Applicants who are successful through the WHP get an open work permit.
Open work permits are not tied to particular employers, so individuals have the liberty to change employers and locations while living in Canada.
This working holiday visa program is the best option for foreign nationals from countries who are seeking the following:
- Those without a job offer
- Those who need the liberty to work for more than a single employer
- Those who would like the liberty to live in more than a single location
- Those wishing to earn money while traveling
Work Permit Requirements
In this program, foreign workers gain Canadian professional working experience by working with a Canadian employer. In order to apply for this program, the applicant should have a job offer from a Canadian employer. Applicants will be issued an employer-specific work permit if successful through this program. This means during their stay in Canada they should work for a similar employer in a similar location. This program is a good option for foreign nationals from participating countries that are seeking the following:
International Co-op Internship
This program allows international students to finish an internship or work placement in Canada as a requirement for their post-secondary education. This internship is for individuals who:
- Are registered at a post-secondary institution out of Canada
- Have a job offer for a work placement or internship in Canada that is needed to finish their studies
- Wish to work for the same employer during their stay in Canada.
Employer Specific Work Permits
A work permit that shows the name of a foreign national’s employer, work location, occupation, and duration of the formal work period is called an employer-specific work permit.
- The IEC might allow young professionals and international co-op internship candidates to work for similar employer in different locations.
- It is important that the duties, occupations, and salaries remain the same from one location to another.
- Young professionals and international co-op internship candidates are required to maintain employment in Canada that is relevant to their training, studies, or professional experience.
IEC Application Process
Follow these 5 steps process to apply for an IEC program:
- Make an IEC profile on the IEC website.
- If you are selected in a draw, you will get an invitation to apply.
- Accept the invitation to apply in ten days.
- Submit work permit application online using the IRCC web portal
- Get a work permit
