The 2024 International Experience Canada (IEC) pool has been formally unveiled by IRCC Canada, revealing thrilling prospects for young people from over 30 partner nations. Through the IEC, a special work permit program, qualified people can live and work in Canada for a limited period, promoting global cooperation and enhancing the country’s labor force.
Comprehending the IEC Procedure
The IEC mirrors the program structure of Canada’s Express Entry management system by functioning as a candidate/applicant system. An IEC work permit can be applied for by nationals of partner countries having bilateral Youth Mobility Agreements who fall into one of the following age ranges: 18–29, 18–30, or 18–35, depending on their country.
The first step in becoming a candidate is for interested parties to provide a candidacy profile to IRCC to start the process. Upon selection, candidates become applicants and are requested to submit a formal application for a work visa. They have come a long way in achieving their objective of obtaining Canadian job experience using this.
Options for Work Permits and IEC Streams
There are three different pathways by which applicants might get work permits under the IEC program:
Working Holiday Stream: Provides an Open Work Permit (OWP) that enables holders to work in most Canadian industries for up to two years.
Young Professionals Stream: Focuses on working with a single employer in Canada and grants an employer-specific work permit to those who have received a job offer.
Through the International Co-op Internship Stream, nationals of participating nations who are enrolled in post-secondary education programs in their home countries are eligible to intern or work as employees of a particular Canadian company, provided that they have secured co-op placements before applying.
Basic Eligibility Criteria for IEC Applicants
Candidates must fulfill the following fundamental eligibility requirements to be eligible for the IEC:
Hold a passport or be a citizen of one of the more than 35 partner nations that have Youth Mobility Agreements.
Hold a current passport for the whole time they are in Canada.
At the time of application, fall within the acceptable age range given for their nationality.
Own the equivalent of CAD 2,750 when they arrive in Canada.
Acquire health insurance for the time they will be visiting.
Be able to enter Canada.
Have a return ticket or enough cash on hand to buy a ticket out when their permitted stay comes to an end.
Do not have any dependents with you.
Make the necessary fee payments.
Contributions of the IEC to Canada’s Labor Market
The Canadian economy’s workforce shortages are addressed by the IEC. This provides young labor to Canada and provides kids from both countries with the opportunity to get international job experience.
IEC employees who have work experience may be able to join the labor force of the nation and be granted permanent residency. The consistency of this year’s IEC intake and the growth observed in the year prior highlight the program’s importance in assisting Canada’s economic requirements.
