Application for working in Canada under International Experience Program is now open for 2025. Apply Now!

Highlights: Canada opens applications for International Experience Canada 2025. Apply Now!

• IRCC is now accepting profiles for International Experience Canada for the 2025 season.
• The IEC allows candidates from certain countries to acquire Canadian work permits.
• Work experience gained via IEC can be considered while applying for Canada PR.
• Countries having youth mobility agreements with Canada can apply for work permits via IEC.

 

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What is IEC?

The International Experience Canada (IEC) is a program that allows candidates from select countries to acquire Canadian work permits upon eligibility.  IEC candidates have greater success rates than other programs providing Canadian work permits.

 

IRCC is now accepting profiles to be considered for the IEC 2025 season. Candidates migrating to Canada via this program can use their work experience while applying for Canada PR. The Canadian work experience gained through IEC will allow the candidates to apply for the Canadian Experience Class under the Express Entry System.

 

The table below lists the details of the programs under IEC:

 

Work permit category	When candidates should use this category	Type of work permit issued
Working Holiday	- You don’t have a job offer. - You want to work for more than one employer in Canada. - You want to work in more than one location. - You’d like to earn money to travel.	Open work permit (OWP)
Young Professionals	You have a job offer in Canada that counts toward your professional development. - You will work for the same employer and location. - The job is paid and not self-employed.	Employer-specific work permit
International Co-op (Internship)	- You are a student registered at a post-secondary institution - You have a job offer for a required work placement/internship in Canada. - The work placement is required to complete your studies. - You will work for the same employer and location	Employer-specific work permit

 

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 Who is eligible for these programs?

 

You would be eligible to apply for these programs if you:

• Are a citizen of a country that has a youth mobility agreement with Canada
• Have an original and valid passport
• Are aged between 18-35 years
• Have funds equivalent to CAD2,5000 or more
• Are admissible to Canada
• Do not have dependents accompanying you
• Have a return ticket to Canada
• Have paid all fees required

 

How to apply for the IEC?

 

The steps to apply for the IEC are listed below:

 

Step 1:  Check if you meet the IEC eligibility criteria

Step 2: Submit your profile for IEC and Canada Work Permit

Step 3: Provide biometrics information

Step 4: Wait for your profile to be assessed

Step 5: Fly to Canada upon approval

 

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