International experience Canada (IEC)

Service Description

The IEC Canada allows a young person from around the world to travel and work in Canada for up to one year. The IEC Program provides young adults with the opportunity not only to learn about Canadian society but also to develop valuable cross-cultural, interpersonal and professional skills. You can apply for an IEC work permit if you are between 18 and 35 years old (35 if you are a citizen of Mexico or Chile) and have a valid offer from an employer in your intended occupation. ​The IEC program is composed of three categories: ​ ​Working Holiday International students, recent graduates and young workers who are between 18 and 35 years old can apply to this program. Successful applicants get an open work permit that lets them work anywhere in Canada for up to 24 months. Applicants must also have a valid passport from one of the countries that are eligible. Applicants may qualify for a two-year open work permit if they meet the specific criteria Young Professionals Through the Young Professionals category, citizens of participating countries can gain valuable international experience by working for a Canadian employer related to their professional development. This program allows participants to help companies that are looking for young and talented professionals who have recently graduated from college, university or trade school and want to establish their careers in Canada. The job offered must be classified as a National Occupation Code (NOC) Skill Type Level 0, A, or B. International Co-op The International Co-op program is designed for citizens of participating countries who are enrolled at a post-secondary institution in their country of citizenship. Participants intern at Canadian companies, during which they acquire valuable work experience related to their field of study. The International Co-op internship provides participants with an opportunity to explore and develop cross-cultural relationships while studying abroad in a new country. To migrate to Canada through the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, applicants must meet specific requirements. · They must be between 18 and 35 years old, (the upper age limit depends on the applicant’s country of citizenship); · Have a valid passport and be a citizen of one of the 33 countries that have a bilateral youth mobility agreement with Canada; · Meet health and police checks, and · Possess an adequate level of funds when they arrive in Canada.