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1,185 IEC invitations issued in the week of September 13

We saw 1,185 IEC invitations issued this week — almost 500 fewer than last week, and the latest in a string of increasingly smaller IEC draws.

The following countries saw the largest number of invitations this week:

  • Australia – WH: 159 invitations
  • Taiwan – WH: 154 invitations
  • Korea, Republic – WH: 119 invitations
  • Japan – WH: 111 invitations
  • Italy – WH: 89 invitations

Many countries still have an excellent chance of success however the following countries have a very low chance of receiving an invitation in 2024:

  • Austria – WH
  • United Kingdom – WH
  • Chile – WH
  • South Korea – WH
  • France – WH
  • Spain – WH
  • Greece – WH
  • Greece – YP
  • Hong Kong – WH
  • Latvia – WH
  • Latvia – YP
  • Costa Rica – WH.

Our data shows that there have been over 115,800 IEC invitations issued to date, with around 18,500 spots remaining for the 2024 season. There are 36,524 candidates in the pool, an increase of 1427 candidates on last week.

There is a higher number of candidates in the pool than spots available (and this number is creeping higher each week), so not everyone waiting in the IEC pool will receive an invitation this year.

The programs experiencing the highest competition for remaining invitations are:

  • France – WH: An increase of 366 candidates in the pool, now reaching 22,758 candidates.
  • United Kingdom – WH: Added 152 candidates, with a total of 2,308 candidates.
  • Chile – WH: Added 142 candidates, now totaling 6,574.
  • Costa Rica – WH: Saw an increase of 45 candidates, now with 1,320 candidates.

If you received an invitation to one of the IEC programs in a previous round, make sure you read our guides:

Quotas & invitations for the 2024 IEC season

Updates for 2024 IEC season

PoolQuotaInvitations since last weekSpots availableSpots filled last roundEligible candidates in poolCandidate ChangeChances of invite in next round
Andorra - WH25012000Excellent
Australia - WHunlimited159unlimitedn/a102-22Excellent
Australia - YPunlimited7unlimitedn/a0-8Excellent
Australia - ICunlimited0unlimitedn/a00Excellent
Austria - WH171044491Very low
Austria - YP701200Excellent
Austria - IC202000Excellent
Belgium - WH1000332625283Excellent
Chile - WH4095111531036574142Very low
Chile - YP1501537144177Excellent
Chile - IC502000Excellent
Costa Rica - WH112039892132045Very low
Costa Rica - YP1286218940Excellent
Costa Rica - IC201011Excellent
Croatia - WH275521131-3Excellent
Croatia - YP20017000Excellent
Croatia - IC505000Excellent
Czech Republic - WH970144294010-2Excellent
Czech Republic - YP1782121020Excellent
Czech Republic - IC201300Excellent
Denmark - WH35096853-5Excellent
Estonia - WH110237153Excellent
Estonia - YP1002000Excellent
Estonia - IC505000Excellent
Finland - WHunlimited1unlimitedn/a0-1Excellent
Finland - YPunlimited1unlimitedn/a00Excellent
Finland - ICunlimited0unlimitedn/a00Excellent
France - WH700088022758366Very low
France - YP220052504284813Excellent
France - IC38002515301020-1Excellent
France - VIE1000155961174-4Excellent
Germany - WH449074132544550Excellent
Germany - YP350770061Excellent
Germany - IC160191000Excellent
Greece - WH138101284Very low
Greece - YP60000153Very low
Greece - IC202111Excellent
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region - WH200211443Very low
Iceland - WH1201103100Excellent
Ireland - WH10500617440266918Excellent
Ireland - YP150511412-3Excellent
Ireland - IC50033000Excellent
Italy - WH19158929611850-20Excellent
Italy - YP65391362-2Excellent
Italy - IC20093010Excellent
Japan - WH65001112185747Low
Korea, Republic - WH11625119418222560Very low
Korea, Republic - YP35015261213-2Excellent
Korea, Republic - IC2531120-2Excellent
Latvia, Republic - WH45000330Very low
Latvia, Republic - YP300000Very low
Latvia, Republic - IC202000Excellent
Lithuania - WH180312142Very low
Lithuania - YP1802000Excellent
Lithuania - IC202000Excellent
Luxembourg - WH8015600-1Excellent
Luxembourg - YP10010000Excellent
Luxembourg - IC10010000Excellent
Netherlands - WH900202321213-6Excellent
Netherlands - YP20097245-3Excellent
New Zealand - WH250033845233411Excellent
Norway - WH13044620-3Excellent
Norway - YP1507000Excellent
Norway - IC504000Excellent
Poland - WH635152426134Excellent
Poland - YP110070000Excellent
Poland - IC505000Excellent
Portugal - WH175013112410197Excellent
Portugal - YP2000188000Excellent
Portugal - IC50050000Excellent
San Marino - WH25024000Excellent
Slovakia - WH3004351531Excellent
Slovakia - YP481980-1Excellent
Slovakia - IC202300Excellent
Slovenia - WH8034512-1Excellent
Slovenia - YP15011000Excellent
Slovenia - IC505000Excellent
Spain - WH87542230821Very low
Spain - YP11038721Excellent
Spain - IC503000Excellent
Spain - IV10047000Excellent
Sweden - WH5801034054-4Excellent
Sweden - YP10027011-1Excellent
Sweden - IC20019000Excellent
Switzerland - YP200427330Excellent
Switzerland - IC5031720-3Excellent
Taiwan - WH334015481157110-15Excellent
Taiwan - YP150282253Excellent
Taiwan - IC1012021Excellent
United Kingdom - WH958586035912308152Low
United Kingdom - YP400297251213-6Excellent
United Kingdom - IC15-158600Excellent

 

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How to move to Canada through IEC: VIDEO

Rachel walks us through how to come to Canada through IEC in 2024.

IEC 2024 fees announced

Canada has announced that the IEC fees for all participants in the IEC 2024 season is $172 CAD.

The fees you pay for IEC differ depending on which program you are using to come to Canada. Working Holiday candidates must pay a $100 CAD fee. Young Professionals and International Co-op candidates do not have to pay additional fees, but their employers must pay a $230 CAD employer compliance fee.

Those who need to give biometrics will also need to pay the $85 CAD biometric fee when you pay the IEC fee.

The IEC fee, open work permit holder fee, and employer compliance fees are refundable if you withdraw your work permit application before you receive your Port of Entry (POE) letter of introduction, or your employer withdraws their offer of employment before your work permit is issued. You will also receive a refund if your work permit application is refused.

Read more: How much does it cost to move to Canada through IEC?

In order to come to Canada on an IEC work permit, such as the Working Holiday Visa, you need to get health insurance for the duration of your stay.

Every year, we hear stories of people who make major errors when it comes to insurance for their IEC adventure in Canada, leading to shorter-than-expect work permit durations and unnecessary medical bills. That’s why we released a video on all things health insurance. Check it out!

Temporary Resident Levels: Changes for IEC

If you’re concerned about the impact of the temporary resident target on the IEC program, we have published an article about how the changes may impact the IEC program.

We cover the following questions:

  • I am waiting in the IEC pool, will this announcement reduce my changes of being invited in the coming rounds?
  • I am currently in Canada for a working holiday but I need to renew my work permit with an LMIA. Will this be possible?
  • Will they reduce the age limit for IEC participation?
  • Will more PR options become available for IEC workers?

More About This IEC Season

The IEC 2024 season officially opened on December 11, 2023. International youth from eligible countries have been able to submit profiles to the IEC pool since then. Back in December, the Canadian government announced that the first round of invitations would begin the week of January 8, 2024. Read the full story here.

The 2024 IEC season

The 2024 International Experience Canada (IEC) season opened on January 8, 2024.

Since Dec. 11, 2023, eligible candidates are able to complete these steps:

  1. Submit a profile: Submit a profile through your IRCC account in order to be considered for an invitation. If you submitted a profile in previous years, you can use the same account, but you have to create a new profile.
  2. Receive an invitation: In order to apply for a work permit, first you have to be invited. Invitations are issued each week through a randomized lottery system. The earlier you’re in the pool, the more invitation rounds you’ll be considered for.
  3. Submit a work permit application: If you receive an invitation, you then have 10 days to accept or decline the invitation. If you accept, you have 20 days from that moment to prepare and submit your application.

Invitation rounds typically begin in the weeks following the season opening.

Once quotas for each country are announced, they will be posted on this page along with regular updates on spots remaining and chances of receiving an invitation.

What to do to prepare yourself for IEC?

If you’re hoping to snag an invitation through IEC, the best thing to do is plan ahead. You can start by checking your eligibility for IEC — take our free Canadian Immigration Quiz to see if you’re eligible.

First, make sure you’re eligible for one of the three IEC programs: the Working Holiday program (the most popular option), Young Professionals, and International Co-op.

If you meet the eligibility for one of the programs, the next step is to submit yourself to the pools. Submitting your profile as early as possible will guarantee that you’re considered for all invitation rounds. Invitations are issued randomly, so you want to be in the pools as early as possible.

You can also begin preparing yourself for the work permit application you’ll have to submit if you receive an invitation.

For free personalized guidance, make sure to sign up for a Moving2Canada account. Your account gives you access to tons of resources, including checklists with step-by-step instructions for your immigration process, job openings from Canadian employers looking to hire IEC participants, and much more!

Finding a job for the 2024 IEC season

Many IEC Working Holiday participants may want to start looking for jobs in Canada before they arrive. Thankfully, we have partnered with several Canadian employers who are looking to hire 2024 IEC participants.

Check out the Moving2Canada Jobs Board.

Young Guns Container Crew

If you’re looking for a physically demanding job with a great crew, we recommend taking a look at our partner, Young Guns Container Crew. They’re hiring labourers to help unload shipping containers in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Cornwall, Ontario (among others!). They love IECers and can offer you a job before you arrive. Apply here — or get more information by watching this video:

Skyscapes Balcony and Patio Flooring

If you’re physically fit and looking to live in Toronto or the GTA, consider applying to work at our partner Skyscapes. They pay well, and offer team-wide profit sharing. They also have a track record of securing LMIAs for valuable team members, so it’s a good fit for those authorized to work in Canada on an IEC or other open temporary work permit.

Skyscapes is hiring general labourers and construction workers who are authorized to work in Canada or who will be soon. Learn more and apply here.

What is the IEC program?

The IEC program allows international youth from more than 30 countries aged 18 to 35 (or in some cases, 18 to 30) to live and work in Canada for up to 24 months.

Further help with your Working Holiday Canada application

Please explore our many resources to help you plan your application. Research is crucial as you plan for success on your Working Holiday Canada permit.

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