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IRCC opened the IEC season 2023

IRCC opened the IEC season 2023

IRCC opened the IEC season 2023 On January 9, 2023, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Sean Fraser announced that the 2023 IEC season had opened for international youths who want to brain a work experience in Canada. Individuals currently registered as part of the IEC will shortly be invited to apply.    Canada has youth mobility arrangements with 36 nations, providing youth aged 18-35 from Canada’s partner countries the opportunity to travel and work in Canada for up to two years. As announced on December 1, 2022, Canada will welcome nearly 90,000 international youth through the IEC in 2023. The Canadian government assists employers in filling open positions by allowing more foreign youth to work and travel in Canada.   The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announcement about the IEC Season on December 1, 2022: “Our government is supporting more foreign youth in working and traveling in Canada, so helping employers, primarily those in the tourism sector, in filling open positions. In particular, in areas like Banff that need seasonal workers, we are boosting our economy and assisting our businesses by providing youth with the opportunity to experience international travel and employment.”   Minister of Women, Gender Equality, and Youth, the Honorable Marci Ien says: “Youth from other countries contribute so much to our nation. International youth benefit communities across Canada by promoting cross-cultural connections and assisting our businesses in flourishing. The announcement made on December 1, 2022, will help the tourism sector, which needs to address labor shortages, while also giving young people the chance to learn about Canadian cultures, languages, and societies”.   What are Canada’s youth mobility arrangements?  Through the IEC program, Canada has agreements with 36 countries and foreign territories that allow youth from those countries to work and travel for up to two years in Canada. Depending on their country, participants’ ages range from 18 to 35. There are three ways to participate in the program:   Working Holiday For people who want the freedom to work for any employer in Canada, a working holiday visa is suitable. Applicants who are admitted into this program also receive an open work permit. This implies that you can change occupations and residences while staying in Canada. You receive an open work permit if you are on a working holiday. This enables employment with almost any employer in Canada.  Young Professionals Those who apply under this category may work for a Canadian company and obtain work experience there. Candidates need to have a valid job offer from Canada in order to apply. However, as this program offers an employer-specific work visa, you are required to work there for the same company. International Co-op  You will get an employer-specific work visa if you come under the international co-op (internship) category. Your intended internship in Canada must be directly related to your area of study. The province or territory in which you’ll be working must obey its labor rules regarding wages and working conditions. Whether or not an internship must be paid will depend on the province’s or territory’s labor code.   What countries are eligible for International Experience Canada? You can read details about the eligible countries for International Experience Canada at our latest blog    Eligibility requirements for IEC In order to apply under the IEC, candidates must: own a passport or be a citizen of one of the 36 countries with which Canada has youth mobility own a passport or be a citizen of one of the 36 countries with which Canada has youth mobility agreements. have a passport that remains valid while they are visiting Canada. Depending on the applicant’s nationality, be between the ages of 18 to 35 (inclusive) and within the acceptable age range at the time of application. have the choice to buy health insurance for the duration of their stay. able to enter Canada. hold (before leaving) a round-trip ticket or the money to buy one when their permitted stay in Canada comes to an end. not have any dependents with them. and make the necessary fees.   To find out more details about “IRCC opened the IEC season 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 ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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International Experience Canada Program

International Experience Canada Program starting new draws in 2023 Season

The International Experience Canada Program will open next week, on January 9, 2023. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) increased the IEC quota for 2023 by 20%. The IEC provides a two-year opportunity for foreign youth aged 18-35 from 36 partner countries. The program allows Canadian employers to hire foreign workers for an extended period and enables young people to travel, get international experience and explore the country.   The quota for 2023 has been increased by 20% by IRCC in comparison to 2022. IEC 2023 will have a total quota of 90,000 applicants from partner countries. The first round of invitations will be issued on January 9, 2023. Australia, Ireland, France, Japan, the United Kingdom, Korea, New Zealand, and Italy have each received more than 50% of the quota.   International Experience Canada Program Youth can travel and work in Canada for at least two years under the International Experience Canada program (IEC).   Working Holiday For people who want the freedom to work for any employer in Canada, a working holiday visa is suitable. Applicants who are admitted into this program also receive an open work permit. This implies that you can change occupations and residences while staying in Canada. You receive an open work permit if you are on a working holiday. This enables employment with almost any employer in Canada.    Young Professionals Those who apply under this category may work for a Canadian company and obtain work experience there. Candidates need to have a valid job offer from Canada in order to apply. However, as this program offers an employer-specific work visa, you are required to work there for the same company.   International Co-op  You will get an employer-specific work visa if you come under the international co-op (internship) category. Your intended internship in Canada must be directly related to your area of study. The province or territory in which you’ll be working must obey its labor rules regarding wages and working conditions. Whether or not an internship must be paid will depend on the province’s or territory’s labor code.   List of Eligible Countries For IEC All IEC member countries are shown in the table below: Country Name  Country Name  Country Name  Country Name  Andorra Australia Austria Belgium Chile Costa Rica Croatia Czech Republic Denmark  Estonia France Germany Greece Hong Kong Ireland Italy Japan Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal San Marino Slovakia Slovenia South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Ukraine United Kingdom   IEC Eligibility. There should be an agreement between Canada and your country of citizenship. The maximum age required is 35 years   To find out more details about the “International Experience Canada Program starting new draws in the 2023 Season” 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 ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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IRCC announced the International Experience Canada IEC 2023 Program opening date

On December 1, 2022, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced a 20% increase in the 2023 International Experience Canada (IEC) Program, which will open on January 9, 2023.    The IEC Program in Canada allows foreign youth from 36 partner countries to come and work or travel in Canada for two years. The ages that are eligible for the program range from 18 to 35, but this number may differ depending on which country the individual is coming from.   Most Honorable Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Sean Fraser stated: “Our government is supporting more foreign youth in working and traveling in Canada, so helping employers, namely those in the tourism sector, in filling open positions. In particular, in regions like Banff that need seasonal labor, we are growing our economy and helping our businesses by providing youth with the chance to experience international travel and employment.”   The statement of The Honourable Minister of Women, Gender Equality, and Youth Marci Ien: “Youth from other countries contribute so much to our nation. International youngsters benefit communities across Canada by building cross-cultural relationships and helping our businesses in growing. The announcement made today will help the tourism sector, which needs to address labor shortfalls, while also giving young people the chance to learn about Canadian cultures, languages, and societies.   International Experience Canada (IEC) Youths can travel and work in Canada for up to two years through International Experience Canada (IEC).  Working Holiday:  IEC participants in this stream “receive an open work permit that allows them to work anywhere in the host country” as a means of “supporting their travels.” International Co-op (Internship): Participants in this IEC stream receive a work permit that is customized to their business. Students can get specialized work experience in their subject of study with the help of this targeted work permit. Young Professionals: Like those in the international co-op stream, participants in this IEC program stream also get an employer-specific work permit. However, the experience these students obtain is intended to help them pursue their selected career path in addition to allowing them to “gain targeted, professional work experience that is within their field of study.”   To find out more details about “The International Experience Canada 2023 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 ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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Canada Issued 1,226 Invitations Under the International Experience Canada

Canada Issued 1,226 Invitations Under the International Experience Canada Over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). From October 10 to October 16, Canada invited 1,226 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of October 14, there are 27,996 candidates registered in the pool, waiting for the invitation.   The Table below shows the details of this round:   Country No of ITAs Country No of ITAs Andorra 1 ITA Australia 176 ITAs Austria 17 ITAs Belgium 49 ITA Croatia 4 ITAs Czech Republic 30 ITAs Denmark 8 ITAs Estonia 5 ITAs France 256 ITAs Germany 136 ITAs Ireland 192 ITAs Japan 155 ITAs Lithuania 2 ITAs Netherlands 38 ITAs New Zealand 70 ITAs Norway 7 ITAs Poland 31 ITAs Portugal 26 ITAs Slovakia 2 ITAs Slovenia 2 ITAs Sweden 5 ITAs Switzerland 9 ITAs Taiwan 5 ITAs   In 2022, Canada issued 115,995 ITAs under the IEC Program.   What is International Experience Canada   A series of initiatives known as International Experience Canada (IEC) allows young people from participating nations to visit Canada temporarily to live and work there. If one of the IEC initiatives results in success, foreign nationals will be qualified to apply for a work permit in the country without first completing a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). With the acceptance of work permits, International Experience Canada IEC permits temporary stays in Canada for a maximum of one year. To know more about IEC visit our blog.   To find out more details about the “Canada issued1,226 invitations 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 ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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