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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE CLASS (IEC)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This program is one of the most popular ways for youth who are citizens of a partner country to travel and work in Canada. Partner countries must have a Youth Mobility Agreement with Canada, such as Spain or Australia. You can choose between three (3) different experiences:

  1. Working Holiday
  2. Young Professionals or
  3. International Co-op (Internship)

The program seeks to provide a pathway for young people to visit Canada and work to have the funds for their trip while exploring the different landscapes the country has to offer.

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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

While there are different pools to apply for under IEC, there are common eligibility requirements across all categories.

To apply you must:
✅ Be from a country or territory of citizenship that has an agreement with Canada such as Australia, Italy, Spain, Taiwan, or Belgium, etc.
✅ If you’re not from an IEC country, you can apply with a Recognized Organization
✅ Be between the ages of 18 and 35 (inclusive) – generally
✅ Have health insurance for the duration of your stay in Canada. Further information on health insurance requirements can be found here.

PROGRAM PRIVILEGES

This program is a great way for applicants to come to Canada and gain valuable work experience, which they can use for PR in the future, such as under the Young Professionals pool. Applying under the Working Holiday option grants you an open work permit, allowing you to work for any employer without needing an LMIA and if you are strategic then you can leverage this for Canadian work experience.

After staying in Canada as a worker, you can apply for an extension or change of conditions to a different pathway, if you wish to stay longer in Canada if you have an employer that will keep you and sponsor you or if you have already applied for PR for instance and are well into the process, thus qualifying for a Bridging Open Work Permit. You can use this extra time as a temporary resident in Canada to qualify for permanent residency and in the future, Citizenship.

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COMMON TRAPS, PITFALLS AND MISCONCEPTIONS

While everyone’s case and circumstances are different, there are some common traps, pitfalls, and misconceptions when it comes to applying under this program. Here are some general and common ones we have experienced and encountered throughout the years:

OUR VALUE – HOW WE MAKE THIS EASY FOR YOU

We understand that information can be found on the Internet and there are lots of other consultants or lawyers out there, so things can certainly get confusing very quickly for you. However, our value is in our services and how can simplify a sometimes-complicated process while anticipating and proactively making this whole process easy for you, from the start to the end of your immigration journey. We will guide you and provide:

✅ Comprehensive documents required for the process, including information and tips that can’t be found on the IRCC website
✅ Personalized immigration advice and solutions that are tailored to your case
✅ Collaboration with a licensed immigration consultant who will communicate and represent your case on your behalf
✅ Support and Assistance through every stage of the process, from the application to the arrival in Canada.

MEET BRANDON MILLER - RCIC

Brandon is a Canadian government approved Immigration Consultant with CICC and is the founder of Maple Immigration Services. Brandon is passionate about everything immigration and enjoys not only helping people to come to Canada but seeing that they get integrated into the country. Although Brandon’s main focus is to provide immigration legal services, he has worked as a settlement counsellor; a volunteer to the regulatory body; and a teacher at a local college where he enjoys teaching and mentoring new immigration students. Brandon currently sits on the Queen's University National Advisory Committee which advises on the Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law. Brandon is a published author (Second Passport) is the creator of "The Immigration Success System™" which is a complete solution for immigrating & settling successfully in Canada.
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