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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!
The pools for the 2024 IEC season opened on December 11, 2024. We expect the 2025 season to follow suit — and may open on December 9 or December 16. Most likely December 9, if we had to guess.
In the meantime, we suggest creating a Moving2Canada account and signing up for our newsletter so you can find out when the pools open and submit your profile.
There’s a chance the IEC quota may be smaller for the 2025 season, as Canada seeks to reduce the volume of temporary residents in Canada. So submitting your profile early may be key to getting an invitation to apply for IEC in 2025.
Our data shows that there were almost 125,000 IEC invitations issued in the 2024 IEC season.
Where did these invitations go? let’s take a look at the top 5 countries
If you were hoping to be successful in the 2024 IEC program but did not receive an invite, apply early for the 2025 program to increase your chances of being selected.
Everyone wants one, but only a few get it. Our IEC Tracker shows your chances in real time.
If you received an invitation to one of the IEC programs in the 2024 season, make sure you read our guides:
Updates for 2024 IEC season
Get the latest IEC news straight to your inbox! To receive alerts and updates about the 2025 IEC Working Holiday Canada season, make sure you sign up for the Moving2Canada newsletter.
Moving2Canada can help you understand the program and master your application in easy steps.
Rachel walks us through how to come to Canada through IEC in 2024.
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!
Stay organised, keep updated, and learn how to prepare for life in Canada.
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 International Experience Canada (IEC) season opened on January 8, 2024.
Since Dec. 11, 2023, eligible candidates are able to complete these steps:
Invitation rounds typically begin in the weeks following the season opening.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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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