604-558-3223 (Ext. 802)
January 10, 2017
For a while, I wanted to re-visit this excellent program for young people aged from 18 years old to 30 or 35 years old (depending on where you are from). It is relatively a simple and easy way to come and work in Canada compared to other work permit application categories. If you are still in the young age, why do not take advance of this program and have an excited stay in Canada. I used this International Experience Class (“IEC”) program and obtained a Working Holiday work permit at the age of 26. I worked at a travel agency in Mississauga, Ontario for 5 months. I lived with a lady from Trinidad-Tobacco and could meet people from different countries that I could not meet if I were in Japan. It was a value changed experience. Do not miss your chance to explore your life in Canada!
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece
Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania
Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland
San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, U.K.
If your country of citizenship is not in the list, you may be able to use a Recognized Organization to come to Canada. A Recognized Organization is a third-party Canadian organization that facilitates international travel and work opportunities for foreign nationals.
If your country is one of the 33 countries, depending on where you are from, you can choose from up to 3 travel and work experiences:
The IEC program is composed of 3 categories:
The length of each IEC type is specified in the 3 central columns and will depend on your nationality and the IEC type that you will apply.
Country | Working Holiday | Young Professionals | International Co-op | Age Limit |
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Australia | Up to 24 months | Up to 24 months | Up to 12 months | 18-30 |
Austria | N/A | Up to 12 months | Up to 6 months | 18-35 |
Belgium | Up to 12 months | N/A | N/A | 18-30 |
Chile | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
Costa Rica | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
Croatia | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
Czech Republic | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
Denmark | Up to 12 months | N/A | N/A | 18-35 |
Estonia | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
France | Up to 24 months | Up to 24 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
Germany | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
Greece | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
Hong Kong | Up to 12 months | N/A | N/A | 18-30 |
Ireland | Up to 24 months | Up to 24 months | Up to 12 months | 18-30 |
Italy | Up to 12 months (of which up to six months may be paid employment) | N/A | N/A | 18-30 |
Japan | Up to 12 months | N/A | N/A | 18-30 |
Korea | Up to 12 months | N/A | N/A | 18-30 |
Latvia | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
Lithuania | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
Mexico | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-29 |
Netherlands | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | N/A | 18-30 |
New Zealand | Up to 23 months | N/A | N/A | 18-35 |
Norway | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
Poland | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
San Marino | Up to 12 months | N/A | N/A | 18-35 |
Slovakia | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
Slovenia | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
Spain | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
Sweden | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-30 |
Switzerland | N/A | Up to 18 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
Taiwan | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
Ukraine | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | 18-35 |
United Kingdom | Up to 24 months | N/A | N/A | 18-30 |
More details about IEC program from the IRCC website
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/iec/index.asp
Yumi Ueda, LLB 【Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant】
埼玉県出身。法学部卒業。2003年カナダに移住。ブリティッシュコロンビア大学(UBC)移民法プログラム修了。カナダの様々な移民コンサルタント・弁護士事務所にて勤務。2007年より、大手法律事務所・Davis LLP(2015年よりDLA Piper LLPに統合)に勤務。2009年、カナダ政府公認移民コンサルンタントの国家試験に合格。2016年に移民コンサルタント事務所、YuPass Canada Immigration Inc.を設立。これまでに個人・企業を含め、世界28か国1,000人以上のビザ取得をサポート。Canadian Association Of Professional Immigration Consultants会員。
Originally from Saitama, Japan and immigrated to Canada in 2003. Graduated from the Immigration Practitioner program at University of British Columbia in 2005. Worked at an immigration division of Davis LLP (integrated to the world’s largest law firm DLA Piper) from 2007 to 2016. In 2009, passed the national exam of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC), and became a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant. Established YuPass Canada Immigration Inc. in 2016. Has experience with assisting over 1,000 customers from 28 countries. Member of Canadian Association Of Professional Immigration Consultants.
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