Canada IEC work permits gets automated processing. Apply now!

Highlights: Automated IEC work permit processing!  

• The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched an automated tool for IEC work permit applications.
• The IEC work permit allows international youth to work in Canada for two years.
• The introduction of the automated tool will work on fast-tracking the application process with reduced waiting time.
• The latest tool will test the complexity and eligibility approval for regular applications.

 

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What is Canada IEC?

Canada’s IEC (International Experience Class) program specifically caters to international youth, allowing them to work in Canada. Youth from over 30+ countries can acquire an open work permit and be employed by any Canadian employer of their choice via the IEC work permit. The IEC work permit is valid for two years with a processing time of 4 weeks.

The Introduction of Automated Tool

The IRCC notified about the launch of an automated tool on November 7, 2023. The tool was introduced to transform the processing of IEC work permit applications. The new change will result in faster processing of work permit applications and reduced waiting times. The automated tool will analyze the applications based on their complexity and approving the eligibility for regular IEC applications. 

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Eligibility criteria for Canada IEC

One has to fulfill the list of eligibility criteria listed below to apply for a Canada IEC work permit:

• The candidate must be aged 18-30/35 when applying for the permit.
• The candidate must have minimum proof of funds worth $2,500 CAN.
• The candidate must have medical insurance that covers their entire stay in the country.
• The candidate must submit proof of travel itinerary.

 

The table given below has the eligibility requirements for Canada 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

 

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