Effective July 26, 2024, International Experience Canada (IEC) participants can apply for an IEC work permit to Canada for up to twelve months until they’re older than 35. The previous age cap was 30.
Key Takeaways
- The age cap for Luxembourgish IEC participants has increased from 30 years to 35 years.
- The increased age cap applies to all three IEC categories for Luxembourg, namely working holiday, young professionals, and international co-op.
- You can avoid making common errors when applying for IEC with our helpful tips.
The perfect all-in-one IEC checklist is here.
Updated IEC Requirements For Luxembourg Participants
Here’s an updated overview of the program requirements for IEC participants from Luxembourg:
IEC Working Holiday
Updated age eligibility from July 26, 2024: 18-35 years
Type of work permit: Open
Maximum validity: 12 months
Residence requirements: None
Discontinuance requirements: None
IEC Young Professionals
Updated age eligibility from July 26, 2024: 18-35 years
Type of work permit: Employer-specific
Maximum validity: 12 months
Residence requirements: None
Discontinuance requirements: None
IEC International Co-Op
Updated age eligibility from July 26, 2024: 18-35 years
Type of work permit: Employer-specific
Maximum validity: 12 months
Residence requirements: None
Discontinuance requirements: None
Other Requirements For Luxembourgish IEC Participants
Luxembourgish IECers will still need to meet all eligibility requirements to receive their IEC work permit, regardless of their age.
You must:
- Be a citizen (passport holder) of Luxembourg or one of the other countries that have a “bilateral youth mobility agreement” with Canada (or meet the Registered Organization exceptions).
- Have a valid passport for the duration of the stay in Canada (the work permit issued will not be longer than the validity of the passport).
- Be between the ages of 18 and 35 (inclusive) when your profile is selected from the pool.
- Have the equivalent of at least CAD$2,500 on landing to help cover initial expenses.
- Be able to take out health insurance for the full duration of their Working Holiday Visa in Canada. Get a free comparative quote for IEC health insurance.
- Be admissible to Canada.
- Have, prior to departure, a round-trip ticket or the financial resources to purchase a departure ticket for the end of their authorized stay in Canada.
- Not be accompanied by dependants.
- Pay the appropriate fees.
Check out this guide for full details on all the documents you need for your IEC work permit application
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What If You’ve Already Participated In An IEC Program In Canada?
If you’re a citizen of Luxembourg and you have already participated in an IEC program prior to the increased age eligibility coming into effect, you won’t be eligible for a repeat participation. The bilateral agreement still specifies one participation.
But you may be able to continue to live in or return to Canada using a recognized organization.
Step 1: Identify a recognized organization that could potentially help you, based on the details per organization in the tables below. Currently, only Go and Stepwest offer repeat participation for those from IEC-eligible countries who previously obtained an IEC work permit.
Step 2: Reach out directly to the given recognized organization for details on eligibility and process. A link to each organization’s website is placed above each table below.
Step 3: This may depend on the situation. Variables may include: your country of citizenship, the IEC category you intend to apply under, and the recognized organization assisting you. If you have any difficulty navigating the process, Moving2Canada offers:
- For Facebook users, an IEC group
- A list of recommended immigration consultants who may assist you with your questions
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Stephanie Ford
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