International Experience Canada

Over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws and More foreign workers came to Canada under the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). From October 14 to October 20, Canada invited 3,965 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of September 29, 32,256 candidates registered in the pool, awaiting the invitation.  In 2023, Canada issued 131,551 ITAs under the IEC Program. In this round, the following ITAs were issued: No of ITAs Country Name No of ITAs Country Name 5 Switzerland 218  Australia 6 Japan 126  Korea 7 Croatia 12 Costa Rica 45  Spain 32  Czech Republic 7 Denmark 5 Estonia 197  France 7 Greece 4 Hong Kong 175  Ireland 123  Italy 2 Slovakia 2,235 Chile 15  Poland 166  Germany 262  United Kingdom 3 Luxembourg 16 Belgium 27  Netherlands 42  New Zealand 1 Norway 177  Taiwan 32  Portugal 8 Sweden 3 Slovenia 3 Austria 2 Latvia 2 Lithuania International Experience Canada 2023  Use International Experience Canada to work and travel in Canada If you’re between the ages of 18 and 35 (or 30 in some countries), come work and travel in Canada with International Experience Canada (IEC)! It is a government program intended to assist you. Collect valuable international work experience. Improve your English and French language skills. Work in Canada to fund your ideal trip. International Experience Canada (IEC) has three categories: Working Holiday: This program, which enables people to work for any employer in Canada, is a great option for those who want to make money while traveling the country. Young professionals: This program is intended for those who want to advance their professional development. It provides the chance to obtain priceless experience working abroad in your profession or area of study. International Co-op (Internship): This program, which is specifically intended for students, enables applicants to get useful experience working abroad in an area that is connected to their field of study. Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “More foreign workers came to Canada under the IEC” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

Over the last week, IRCC approved over 3,000 IEC applications in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). From October 7 to October 13, Canada invited 3,124 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of October 13, 31,556 candidates registered in the pool, awaiting the invitation.  In 2023, Canada issued 127,586 ITAs under the IEC Program. In this round, the following ITAs were issued:  No of ITAs Country Name No of ITAs Country Name 3 Switzerland 284  Australia 6 Japan 175  Korea 6 Croatia 9 Costa Rica 65  Spain 43  Czech Republic 10  Denmark 9  Estonia 224  France 15  Greece 7 Hong Kong 198  Ireland 137  Italy 2 Slovakia 1,042 Chile 21  Poland 178  Germany 312  United Kingdom 1 Andorra 26  Belgium 21 Netherlands 38  New Zealand 4 Norway 249  Taiwan 28  Portugal 11  Sweden 2 Slovenia 4 Austria 1 Latvia 3 Lithuania International Experience Canada 2023    International Experience Canada (IEC) categories are: Working Holiday: This program, which enables people to work for any employer in Canada, is a great option for those who want to make money while traveling the country. Young professionals: This program is intended for those who want to advance their professional development. It provides the chance to obtain priceless experience working abroad in your profession or area of study. International Co-op (Internship): This program, which is specifically intended for students, enables applicants to get useful experience working abroad in an area that is connected to their field of study. Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “IRCC approved over 3,000 IEC applications over the last week” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

Over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). From September 30 to October 6, Canada invited 2,846 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of October 6, 30,400 candidates registered in the pool, awaiting the invitation.  In 2023, Canada issued 124,462 ITAs under the IEC Program. Overview of the latest International Experience Canada Draw No of ITAs Country Name No of ITAs Country Name 2 Switzerland 194  Australia 15  Japan 140  Korea 5 Croatia 16  Costa Rica 72  Spain 31  Czech Republic 6  Denmark 9  Estonia 135  France 20  Greece 7 Hong Kong 155  Ireland 104  Italy 7 Slovakia 957  Chile 21  Poland 120  Germany 323  United Kingdom 3 Luxembourg 31  Belgium 28  Netherlands 47  New Zealand 8  Norway 341  Taiwan 32  Portugal 6 Sweden 5 Slovenia 2 Austria 1 Latvia 3 Lithuania  International Experience Canada Rounds of Invitations 2023   Rounds of Invitations – International Experience Canada The International Experience Canada pools are now open for the 2023 season. You can create a profile if you are eligible. Choose your country or region to discover how likely you are to be invited to the next round. This country’s quotas have been re-distributed. This increases the likelihood of applicants being invited to their selected category. Working Holiday in Chile: Quota: 1,618 + 2,500 added as of August 25, 2023 The first round of invitations: Week of February 6, 2023 The Final round of invitations: To be announced Invitations issued to date: 5,652 Spots available: 836 Candidates in the pool: 6,952 The data for this category are based on the information available on October 6, 2023. International Experience Canada (IEC) offers three categories Working Holiday: This program, which enables people to work for any employer in Canada, is a great option for those who want to make money while traveling the country. Young professionals: This program is intended for those who want to advance their professional development. It provides the chance to obtain priceless experience working abroad in your profession or area of study. International Co-op (Internship): This program, which is specifically intended for students, enables applicants to get useful experience working abroad in an area that is connected to their field of study. Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “Canada invited 2,846 candidates under the International Experience Canada” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

Over the last two weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the new IEC draws. From September 16 to September 29, Canada invited 2,514 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of September 29, 30,757 candidates registered in the pool, awaiting the invitation. In 2023, Canada issued 121,616 ITAs under the IEC Program. Overview of candidates invited to the new IEC Draw In the New IEC draw 2,514 ITAs were sent out to young foreigners. The details of each country-wise invited candidate are in the table below: No of ITAs Country Name No of ITAs Country Name 3 Switzerland 184  Australia 96  Japan 251  Korea 3  Croatia 9  Costa Rica 121  Spain 43  Czech Republic 12  Denmark 5 Estonia 147  France 16  Greece 1  Hong Kong 119  Ireland 102  Italy 2  Slovakia 47  Chile 37  Poland 145  Germany 591  United Kingdom 3  Luxembourg 11  Belgium 50  Netherlands 93  New Zealand 14  Norway 319  Taiwan 62  Portugal 24  Sweden 4  Slovenia What is the International Experience Canada (IEC) Program? A program called International Experience Canada (IEC) enables young people to work and travel for up to two years in Canada due to reciprocal agreements with other countries. More than 38 countries and territories have bilateral youth mobility agreements with Canada. International Experience Canada (IEC) offers three categories Working Holiday: This program, which enables people to work for any employer in Canada, is a great option for those who want to make money while traveling the country. Young professionals: This program is intended for those who want to advance their professional development. It provides the chance to obtain priceless experience working abroad in your profession or area of study. International Co-op (Internship): This program, which is specifically intended for students, enables applicants to get useful experience working abroad in an area that is connected to their field of study. What are the eligibility requirements for IEC candidates in 2023? IEC Candidates in 2023 wishing to apply for the IEC must: Be a citizen or passport holder of one of the 36 partner countries with which Canada has Youth Mobility Agreements They must have a valid passport for the duration of their visit to Canada At the time of application, the applicant must be between the ages of 18-29, 18-30, or 18-35 (all-inclusive, depending on nationality) When you arrive in Canada, you should have the equivalent of $2,500 CAD They must be able to obtain health insurance for the duration of their stay Be admitted to Canada; Have a round-trip ticket or the financial means to acquire a departure ticket at the end of their authorized stay in Canada (before departure); You must not be accompanied by dependents, and  you must pay the appropriate fees. Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “Canada invited 2,514 candidates under the new IEC Draw” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

As of September 22, Canada has issued 119,104 invitations to IEC candidates in 2023. Canada plans to welcome 90,000 newcomers this year through the International Experience Canada (IEC) program.  While more than 100,000 candidates have been invited, it should be noted that not all candidates will apply, and not all applicants will be accepted. In 2024, Iceland will be added to the list of IEC participating countries. Canada and Iceland signed a reciprocal agreement on August 4, which allows young adults aged 18-30 to work and travel between the two countries.  Finland will also join as a participating country in 2024, and South Korean youth will be eligible to participate in the Young Professionals and International Co-Op programs. Overview of the Canada and Iceland New Youth Mobility Agreements On August 4, 2023, the Canadian Government announced a new Youth Mobility Agreement with Iceland, allowing Canadian and Icelandic youth aged 18 to 30 to work and travel in each other’s country for up to 12 months.  The governments of Canada and Iceland will implement the new arrangement in 2024 after meeting all requirements. The new arrangement strengthens the ties between the two countries while providing Canadian youth with more international travel and work options. It also helps develop life skills, improves future job prospects, and invests in the potential of their youth, leading to a stronger, more interconnected global community. A large number of Icelandic immigrants and their descendants outside of Iceland reside in Canada. 101,990 people with Icelandic ancestry live in Canada, according to the 2021 Census.  Up to 120 youths per year from Canada and Iceland will be able to work and visit each other’s countries according to the agreement between the two nations.     What are the eligibility requirements for IEC candidates in 2023? IEC Candidates in 2023 wishing to apply for the IEC must: Be a citizen or passport holder of one of the 36 partner countries with which Canada has Youth Mobility Agreements They must have a valid passport for the duration of their visit to Canada At the time of application, the applicant must be between the ages of 18-29, 18-30, or 18-35 (all-inclusive, depending on nationality) When you arrive in Canada, you should have the equivalent of $2,500 CAD They must be able to obtain health insurance for the duration of their stay Be admitted to Canada; Have a round-trip ticket or the financial means to acquire a departure ticket at the end of their authorized stay in Canada (before departure); You must not be accompanied by dependents, and  you must pay the appropriate fees. Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “Canada has already invited 119,104 IEC candidates in 2023” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

Over the last two weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the latest IEC rounds of invitations. From September 2 to September 15, Canada invited 5,378 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of September 15, 29,715 candidates registered in the pool, awaiting the invitation.  Overview of candidates invited in the latest IEC rounds of invitations In this round, the latest IEC rounds of invitations of 5000 ITAs were sent out to candidates. The details of each country-wise invited candidate are in the table below: No of ITAs Country Name No of ITAs Country Name 13  Switzerland 484  Australia 298  Japan 475  Korea 14  Croatia 3 Costa Rica 162  Spain 79  Czech Republic 23  Denmark 12  Estonia 254  France 33  Greece 11  Hong Kong 273  Ireland 210  Italy 17  Slovakia 3 Austria 29  Poland 289  Germany 781  United Kingdom 2  Latvia 87 Belgium 63  Netherlands 99  New Zealand 8  Norway 585  Taiwan 72  Portugal 41  Sweden 947  Chile 2 Lithuania 5  Luxembourg 2  Andorra 2 Slovenia In 2023, Canada issued 119,104 ITAs under the IEC Program. IEC Draws in 2023   What is the International Experience Canada (IEC) Program? A program called International Experience Canada (IEC) enables young people to work and travel for up to two years in Canada due to reciprocal agreements with other countries. More than 38 countries and territories have bilateral youth mobility agreements with Canada. Foreign youth between the ages of 18 and 35 can apply for a temporary work permit under the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, which enables them to travel and work in Canada. IEC can support you in achieving your goals, whether you wish to take a gap year before beginning postsecondary education, complete a co-op or internship abroad, or get international job experience after graduation. Since 2008, almost 240,000 Canadians have taken part in the IEC Program, and many of them have returned to their home country with life-changing experiences that have enriched both their personal and professional lives. Benefits of the IEC Program include: You can work for any Canadian employer with an open work permit. There is no need for an LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment). a random draw system for the approval of IEC work permits. International Experience Canada (IEC) offers three categories Working Holiday: This program, which enables people to work for any employer in Canada, is a great option for those who want to make money while traveling the country. Young professionals: This program is intended for those who want to advance their professional development. It provides the chance to obtain priceless experience working abroad in your profession or area of study. International Co-op (Internship): This program, which is specifically intended for students, enables applicants to get useful experience working abroad in an area that is connected to their field of study. Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “Canada issued over 5,000 invitations in latest IEC rounds of invitations” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

Over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the IEC rounds of invitations 2023. From August 26 to September 1, Canada invited 4,314 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of September 1, 28,284 candidates registered in the pool, awaiting the invitation.  Overview of candidates invited in the new IEC Rounds of Invitations In this round, in the new IEC Draws, 4000 ITAs were sent out to candidates. The details of each country-wise invited candidate are in the table below: No of ITAs Country Name No of ITAs Country Name 2 Switzerland 252  Australia 217  Japan 277  Korea 4 Croatia 151  Costa Rica 35  Spain 35  Czech Republic 6 Denmark 1  Estonia 184  France 1 Greece 5 Hong Kong 84  Ireland 67  Italy 7 Slovakia 3 Austria 11  Poland 71 Germany 252  United Kingdom 2 Latvia 205  Belgium 22  Netherlands 53  New Zealand 9 Norway 748  Taiwan 23  Portugal 6 Sweden 1,573 Chile 5 Lithuania 3 Luxembourg In 2023, Canada issued 113,727 ITAs under the IEC Program. IEC Draws in 2023   What is the International Experience Canada (IEC) Program? A program called International Experience Canada (IEC) enables young people to work and travel for up to two years in Canada due to reciprocal agreements with other countries. More than 38 countries and territories have bilateral youth mobility agreements with Canada. Foreign youth between the ages of 18 and 35 can apply for a temporary work permit under the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, which enables them to travel and work in Canada. IEC can support you in achieving your goals, whether you wish to take a gap year before beginning postsecondary education, complete a co-op or internship abroad, or get international job experience after graduation. Since 2008, almost 240,000 Canadians have taken part in the IEC Program, and many of them have returned to their home country with life-changing experiences that have enriched both their personal and professional lives. Benefits of the IEC Program include: You can work for any Canadian employer with an open work permit. There is no need for an LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment). a random draw system for the approval of IEC work permits. International Experience Canada (IEC) offers three categories Working Holiday: This program, which enables people to work for any employer in Canada, is a great option for those who want to make money while traveling the country. Young professionals: This program is intended for those who want to advance their professional development. It provides the chance to obtain priceless experience working abroad in your profession or area of study. International Co-op (Internship): This program, which is specifically intended for students, enables applicants to get useful experience working abroad in an area that is connected to their field of study. Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “Canada invited over 4,000 candidates through the IEC Rounds of Invitations” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

Over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the IEC Rounds of Invitations. From August 19 to August 25, Canada invited 1,004 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of August 25, 28,056 candidates registered in the pool, awaiting the invitation.  Overview of candidates invited in the recent IEC Rounds of Invitations In this round, in the new IEC Draws, 1,004 ITAs were sent out to candidates. The details of each country-wise invited candidate are in the table below: No of ITAs Country Name No of ITAs Country Name 4 Switzerland 120  Australia 110  Japan 21  Korea 8  Croatia 1 Costa Rica 57  Spain 2  Czech Republic 2  Denmark 1  Estonia 24  France 12  Greece 3  Hong Kong 76  Ireland 50  Italy 5  Slovakia 1 Austria 14  Poland 110  Germany 284  United Kingdom 2 Latvia 3 Slovenia 13  Netherlands 31  New Zealand 4  Norway 4  Taiwan 27  Portugal 15  Sweden In 2023, Canada issued 109,413 ITAs under the IEC Program. IEC Draws in 2023   What is the IEC Program? A program called International Experience Canada (IEC) enables young people to work and travel for up to two years in Canada due to reciprocal agreements with other countries. More than 38 countries and territories have bilateral youth mobility agreements with Canada. Foreign youth between the ages of 18 and 35 can apply for a temporary work permit under the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, which enables them to travel and work in Canada. IEC can support you in achieving your goals, whether you wish to take a gap year before beginning postsecondary education, complete a co-op or internship abroad, or get international job experience after graduation. Since 2008, almost 240,000 Canadians have taken part in the IEC Program, and many of them have returned to their home country with life-changing experiences that have enriched both their personal and professional lives. Benefits of the IEC Program include: You can work for any Canadian employer with an open work permit. There is no need for an LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment). a random draw system for the approval of IEC work permits.   International Experience Canada (IEC) offers three categories Working Holiday: This program, which enables people to work for any employer in Canada, is a great option for those who want to make money while traveling the country. Young professionals: This program is intended for those who want to advance their professional development. It provides the chance to obtain priceless experience working abroad in your profession or area of study. International Co-op (Internship): This program, which is specifically intended for students, enables applicants to get useful experience working abroad in an area that is connected to their field of study. Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “Canada issued 1,004 invitations through the IEC program” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

Over the last two weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new IEC draws. From August 5 to August 18, Canada invited 3,273 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of August 18, 24,896 candidates registered in the pool, awaiting the invitation.  Overview of candidates invited to the new IEC draws As of August 18, 24,896 candidates registered in the pool, awaiting the invitation. In this round. In this round, in the new IEC Draws, 3,345 ITAs were sent out to candidates. The details of each country-wise invited candidate are in the table below: No of ITAs Country Name No of ITAs Country Name 4 Switzerland 485  Australia 438  Japan 5  Belgium 8 Croatia 341  Costa Rica 96  Spain 61  Czech Republic 21  Denmark 3  Estonia 191  France 20  Greece 12  Hong Kong 206  Ireland 118  Italy 10  Slovakia 7 Austria 32  Poland 167  Germany 749  United Kingdom 1 Lithuania 1 Slovenia 46  Netherlands 124  New Zealand 11  Norway 5 Taiwan 52  Portugal 26  Sweden 1 Luxembourg 3 Latvia 1 Chile In 2023, Canada issued 108,409 ITAs under the IEC Program.   What is the IEC Program? A program called International Experience Canada (IEC) enables young people to work and travel for up to two years in Canada due to reciprocal agreements with other countries. More than 38 countries and territories have bilateral youth mobility agreements with Canada. Foreign youth between the ages of 18 and 35 can apply for a temporary work permit under the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, which enables them to travel and work in Canada. IEC can support you in achieving your goals, whether you wish to take a gap year before beginning postsecondary education, complete a co-op or internship abroad, or get international job experience after graduation. Since 2008, almost 240,000 Canadians have taken part in the IEC Program, and many of them have returned to their home country with life-changing experiences that have enriched both their personal and professional lives. Benefits of the IEC Program include: You can work for any Canadian employer with an open work permit. There is no need for an LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment). a random draw system for the approval of IEC work permits. For IEC Draws in 2023: Click here!   International Experience Canada (IEC) offers three categories Working Holiday: This program, which enables people to work for any employer in Canada, is a great option for those who want to make money while traveling the country. Young professionals: This program is intended for those who want to advance their professional development. It provides the chance to obtain priceless experience working abroad in your profession or area of study. International Co-op (Internship): This program, which is specifically intended for students, enables applicants to get useful experience working abroad in an area that is connected to their field of study. Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about the “IRCC invited 3,345 candidates in the new IEC draws” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

Over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the IEC program. From July 29 to August 4, Canada invited 3,273 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit.  Overview of candidates invited through the IEC Program As of August 4, 23,871 candidates registered in the pool, awaiting the invitation. In this round, under the IEC Program, there were 3000 ITAs sent out to candidates. The details of each country-wise invited candidate are in the table below: No of ITAs Country Name No of ITAs Country Name 2 Switzerland 266  Australia 223  Japan 1 Belgium 3  Croatia 303  Costa Rica 51  Spain 41  Czech Republic 8 Denmark 3  Estonia 121  France 10  Greece 14  Hong Kong 139  Ireland 59  Italy 6  Slovakia 1,328 Korea 22  Poland 140  Germany 382  United Kingdom 1 Lithuania 2 Slovenia 24  Netherlands 71  New Zealand 5  Norway 6 Taiwan 31  Portugal 7 Sweden 3  Luxembourg 1 Latvia In 2023, Canada issued 105,065 ITAs under the IEC Program.   What is the IEC Program? A program called International Experience Canada (IEC) enables young people to work and travel for up to two years in Canada due to reciprocal agreements with other countries. More than 38 countries and territories have bilateral youth mobility agreements with Canada. Foreign youth between the ages of 18 and 35 can apply for a temporary work permit under the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, which enables them to travel and work in Canada. IEC can support you in achieving your goals, whether you wish to take a gap year before beginning postsecondary education, complete a co-op or internship abroad, or get international job experience after graduation. Since 2008, almost 240,000 Canadians have taken part in the IEC Program, and many of them have returned to their home country with life-changing experiences that have enriched both their personal and professional lives. Benefits of the IEC Program include: You can work for any Canadian employer with an open work permit. There is no need for an LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment). a random draw system for the approval of IEC work permits. For IEC Draws in 2023: Click here! International Experience Canada (IEC) offers three categories Working Holiday: This program, which enables people to work for any employer in Canada, is a great option for those who want to make money while traveling the country. Young professionals: This program is intended for those who want to advance their professional development. It provides the chance to obtain priceless experience working abroad in your profession or area of study. International Co-op (Internship): This program, which is specifically intended for students, enables applicants to get useful experience working abroad in an area that is connected to their field of study. Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “Canada invited over 3,000 candidates through the IEC program” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates