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  IRCC approved over 3,000 IEC applications over the last week Over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws 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 Experie

Canada has already invited 119,104 IEC candidates in 2023 As of September 22, Canada has issued 119,104 invitations to IEC candidates in 2023 season. 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 Iceland