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The International Experience Class, or IEC, is a program designed to allow young adults from participating countries to work and live in Canada. Individuals successful under one of the programs of the IEC will be authorized for a Canadian work permit without requiring a labor Market Impact Assessment. This program allows one to work and temporarily live in Canada for a maximum of one year. Interestingly, this program includes a reciprocal bilateral agreement between Canada and other nations, allowing Canadian citizens similar privileges to travel and work in the participating countries.

How does the International Experience Class program work? 

Individuals aged 18 to 35 willing to temporarily live and work in Canada for international work experience can create a profile and upload it to the IEC pool. Later, the IEC work permits are offered through a random selection process. However, the selection entirely depends on the quota allotted for each program and country. There are three different programs under the IEC, each with different requirements and forms of work authorization. 

• Working Holiday: Under this program, the individual has the liberty to work for any employer in Canada as they receive an open work permit. The individuals are allowed to change employers and locations in Canada during their stay.

• Young Professionals: Through this program, foreign nationals from participating countries can gain Canadian work experience. However, the visa offered is an employer-specific work permit, so the individual needs to work with the same employer and stay in the same location.

• International Co-op Internship: This program allows international students to opt for an internship or work experience in Canada. The applicants receive an employer-specific work permit and need to follow the restrictions.

 What is the application procedure for IEC?

There is a five-step process for foreign nationals of participating nations to apply for IEC:

• Creating an IEC profile

• Receiving an invitation to apply

• Accepting the invitation to apply

• Submitting work permit application

• Receiving the work permit

Visa Application Whole Process

File Your Visa can help foreign nationals from participating nations to travel and work in Canada under the IEC program.

Ensure The Requirements: Contact us for detailed information on IEC.

Collection The Documents: Share the documents, and we will handle the rest.

Fill Out The Required Form: Fill out the form to begin your IEC application procedures.