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International Experience Canada (IEC)

An open work permit, or one tied to an employer, for 18–35 year-olds from countries with a mobility agreement with Canada. Up to two years on site.

Ages 18–35 Up to 2 years Annual quota IRCC

Canada has signed bilateral youth mobility agreements with more than thirty countries. The International Experience Canada program opens to their nationals aged 18 to 35 a temporary work permit allowing them to travel and work in the country for up to two years.

The three streams

Working Holiday - for those who do not yet have a job offer, want to work for several employers, move from city to city, and fund their travels. The permit issued is an open work permit.

Young Professionals - for those who already hold a job offer that furthers their professional development, with a single employer and at a given location. The position must fall under TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3, and the work must be paid.

International Co-op Internship - for students whose internship is required by their educational institution.

How we help

We check the agreement that applies to your nationality, the quota and the schedule of rounds of invitations, then we prepare the pool profile, the permit application and the supporting documents. We also prepare what comes next: the move to a closed work permit or to permanent residence where that is possible.

Other pathways

This one may not be yours

A neighbouring pathway sometimes suits your profile better. We will say so at the very first assessment.

Entrée express Permanent residence

Express Entry

Profile, CRS score, response to the invitation and a complete submission. We follow every round and tell you as soon as your range is reached.

Federal ≈ 6 months
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Permis d’études Temporary residence

Study permit

Choice of designated learning institution, letter of explanation, proof of funds — and the post-graduation work permit that follows.

Temporary 8 to 12 wks
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Permis de travail et EIMT Temporary residence

Work permit and LMIA

LMIA application filed by your employer, closed or open permit, and compliance for the whole term of the contract.

ESDC + IRCC 3 to 6 months
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First assessment — at no charge

Tell us where you stand. We will tell you what is possible.

Thirty minutes with a regulated consultant, an honest picture of your options, and the exact cost before anything at all begins.

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