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Canada issued 1,004 invitations through the latest IEC Rounds of Invitations

 

Canada issued 1,004 invitations through the latest IEC Rounds of Invitations

Canada issued 1,004 invitations through the latest IEC Rounds of Invitations

Over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). 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 is in the table below:


No of ITAs

Country Name

No of ITAs

Country Name

4

Switzerland

120 

Australia

110 

Japan

21 

Korea

Croatia

1

Costa Rica

57 

Spain

Czech Republic

Denmark

Estonia

24 

France

12 

Greece

Hong Kong

76 

Ireland

50 

Italy

Slovakia

1

Austria

14 

Poland

110 

Germany

284 

United Kingdom

2

Latvia

3

Slovenia

13 

Netherlands

31 

New Zealand

Norway

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.


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