Mar 2-6 – IRCC issued only 125 ITAs in the International Experience Canada

During March 2-6, 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited only a small group of candidates in the International Experience Canada (IEC) program due to the high volumes of applications the program experiences now. Last week, Canada issued Invitations to Apply (ITA) for the Work Permit to only 125 candidates and 100 of them have been issued to candidates from the United Kingdom. Canada already invited 41,922 young foreigners to apply for a Work Permit in the IEC in 2020.

Feb 17-21 – IRCC invited only 135 candidates in the International Experience Canada

During February 24-28, 2020, Canada invited only a few registrants in the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. Last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued Invitations to Apply (ITA) for the Work Permit to only 135 candidates and 95 of them have been issued to candidates from the United Kingdom, 35 were sent to Hong Kong candidates. Canada already invited 41,797 young foreigners to apply for a Work Permit in the IEC in 2020.

Feb 17-21 – Canada sent 3,146 ITAs to the International Experience Canada candidates

During February 17-21, 2020, IRCC invited new groups of candidates in the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. Last week, Canada issued Invitations to Apply (ITA) for the Work Permit to candidates from such countries as Australia (279), France (400), Germany (240), Ireland (512), Italy (115), Japan (270), South Korea (335), and Taiwan (100). The remaining 895 ITAs were sent to candidates from the other IEC-countries. In 2020, IRCC already issued invitations to 41,662 young foreigners to apply for a Work Permit in the IEC.

Feb 10-14 – IRCC issued 2,518 invitations in the new round of the International Experience Canada

During February 10-14, 2020, Canada issued new invitations in the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. Last week, IRCC issued Invitations to Apply (ITA) for the Work Permit to candidates from such countries as Australia (329), Germany (235), Ireland (678), and New Zealand (108). The remaining 1,168 ITAs were issued to candidates from the other IEC-countries. In total, IRCC issued invitations to 38,516 young foreigners to apply for a Work Permit in the IEC in 2020.

Feb 3-7 – Canada issued 4,963 invitations in the International Experience Canada

During February 3-7, 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new rounds of Invitations to Apply (ITA) for the Work Permit in the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. Last week, Canada invited big groups of candidates from such countries as Australia (300), Chile (200), Czech Republic (240), France (1,000), Germany (273), Ireland (634), Japan (310), and South Korea (600). The remaining 1,406 ITAs were issued to candidates from the other participating countries. Canada invited 35,997 young foreigners to apply for a Work Permit in the IEC in 2020.

Jan 27-31 – IRCC issued ITAs to 8,002 young foreigners

During January 27-31, 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) sent a new batch of Invitations to Apply (ITA) for the Work Permit in the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. This week, Canada invited 8,002 candidates. Among them, IRCC invited big groups of candidates from such countries as Australia (293), France (1,142), Germany (274), Ireland (696), Japan (445), South Korea (2,500), Spain (525), and Taiwan (400). The remaining 1,727 ITAs were issued to candidates from the other participating countries. So far, Canada invited 31,034 young foreigners in the IEC in 2020.

Jan 20-24 – Last week Canada invited 5,497 candidates in the International Experience Canada

During January 20-24, 2020, Canada sent a new batch of Invitations to Apply (ITA) for the Work Permit in the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. This week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 5,497 candidates. Among them, Canada invited many candidates from such countries as Australia (329), Chile (250), Czech Republic (300), France (2,000), Germany (303), Ireland (614), and Japan (313). The remaining 1,388 ITAs were issued to candidates from the other participating countries and pools. In total, Canada sent ITAs to 23,032 young foreign nationals in this program in 2020.

Jan 13-17 – IRCC issued ITAs to 7,928 candidates in the IEC

During January 13-17, 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 7,928 Invitations to Apply (ITA) for the Work Permit in the International Experience Canada (IEC) program in the 2020 season. This included candidates from Ireland (1,408), Germany (1,092), Australia (685), France (500), Japan (425), Poland (336), Italy (335), Belgium (330), Czech Republic (325), South Korea (300), New Zealand (238), Spain (200), the Netherlands (175) Taiwan (150), Slovakia (125), and Chile (100). The remaining 1,204 ITAs were issued to candidates from the other participating countries and pools. In total, Canada invited 17,535 young foreigners in this program in 2020.

Jan 6-10 – Canada invited first candidates in the International Experience Canada

During January 6-10, 2020, Canada issued the first Invitations to Apply (ITA) for the Work Permit in the International Experience Canada (IEC) program in the 2020 season. IRCC invited 9,608 candidates. This included candidates from Ireland (1,285), Australia (1,153), Germany (1,101), Japan (450), Belgium (360), New Zealand (305), Italy (300), Poland (280), the Netherlands (268), South Korea (150), France (147), and Portugal (136). The remaining 3,673 ITAs were issued to candidates from the other participating countries.

International Experience Canada will reopen soon

On December 4, 2019, Canada announced when the International Experience Canada 2020 season will reopen. The registration in the pools for most countries will open on Monday, December 9, 2019, at 9 AM EST. As of now, 35 countries can participate in the program. The processing of the IEC applications takes about four weeks. IRCC issued 136,480 ITAs under the IEC in 2019.

The 2019 International Experience Canada season is over!

On October 4, 2019, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the last invitations round for all categories and pools of the International Experience Canada (IEC) for the 2019 season. In the last week of the season, IRCC invited 738 candidates to apply for a Work Permit in the IEC. In this round, Canada issued 229 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to Working Holiday candidates from Australia; 202 ITAs to candidates from Ireland; 65 invitations to candidates from New Zealand, and 46 ITAs to candidates from Japan. The remaining 196 ITAs were issued to candidates from the other pools and participating countries. All old profiles will be removed and candidates who were not invited in 2019 will have to create a new profile when the pools reopen again. GCkey accounts of the candidates will remain valid. In total, in 2019 Canada invited 136,480 ITAs under the IEC. The 2020 season may reopen in late December 2019 or early January 2020.

IRCC will close the International Experience Canada for the 2019 season

During September 23-27, 2019, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 925 candidates to apply for a Work Permit in the IEC. In this round, Canada issued 243 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to Working Holiday candidates from Australia; 163 ITAs to candidates from Ireland; 151 ITAs to candidates from Japan; and 100 invitations to the candidates from Great Britain. The remaining 268 ITAs were issued to candidates from the other participating countries. As of September 27, 2019, the IRCC issued 135,751 ITAs under the IEC. The 2020 season may reopen in December 2019-January 2020.

Immigration Canada issued 1,211 invitations in the International Experience Canada

During September 16-20, 2019, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 1,211 candidates to apply for a Work Permit in the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. In this round, Canada issued 250 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to Working Holiday candidates from the United Kingdom; 227 ITAs to candidates from Australia; 190 ITAs to candidates from Japan; and 179 ITAs to candidates from Ireland. The remaining 365 ITAs were issued to candidates from the other participating countries. So far, Costa Rica and Slovakia pools have already been closed for this year, while some other countries may soon join them. As of September 20, 2019, the IRCC issued ITAs to 134,826 candidates under the IEC.

Immigration Department issued 1,566 invitation in the International Experience Canada

During September 9-13, 2019, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 1,566 candidates to apply for a Work Permit in the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. In this round, Canada issued 506 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to Working Holiday candidates from the United Kingdom; 278 ITAs to candidates from Australia; 177 ITAs to candidates from Ireland; 173 ITAs to candidates from Japan. The remaining 432 ITAs were issued to candidates from the other participating countries. As of September 13, 2019, the Immigration Department issued ITAs to 133,615 candidates under the IEC.

Canada invited 1,230 registrants in the International Experience Canada

During September 3-6, 2019, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 1,230 Invitations to Apply (ITA) for a Work Permit in the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. In the last round, Canada invited 385 Working Holiday candidates from the United Kingdom; 194 candidates from Australia, 156 candidates from Ireland, 146 candidates from Japan. The remaining 349 ITAs were issued to candidates from some of the other participating countries. This week there were also some minor changes in the quotas for Austria, Croatia, Germany, and Taiwan. As of September 6, 2019, IRCC issued ITAs to 132,049 candidates via the IEC.

IRCC issued 1,575 ITAs in the International Experience Canada

During August 26-30, 2019, Canada continued the issuance of Invitations to Apply (ITA) for the Work Permit in the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. In the last round, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 1,575 candidates. Among them, Canada invited 430 Working Holiday candidates from the United Kingdom; 270 candidates from Australia, 176 candidates from Japan, and 155 candidates from Ireland. The remaining 544 ITAs were issued to candidates from some of the other participating countries. As of August 30, 2019, IRCC issued ITAs to 130,819 candidates via the IEC.

Canada invited 1,551 foreigners to apply for work permits in the International Experience Canada

During August 19-23, 2019, Canadian authorities continued the issuance of Invitations to Apply (ITA) for the Work Permit via the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. In the last round, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 1,551 ITAs. Last week, invitations were sent to 411 Working Holiday candidates from the United Kingdom; 281 candidates from Australia, 177 candidates from Ireland, 133 candidates from Japan, and 115 invitations were sent to candidates from Germany. The remaining 434 ITAs were issued to candidates from some of the other participating countries. In addition, the quota for candidates from Slovakia was officially completed this week. As of August 23, 2019, Canada invited 129,244 candidates to apply for a work permit via the IEC.

IRCC issued 1,495 ITAs in the new round of the International Experience Canada

During August 12-16, 2019, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) sent a new batch of Invitations to Apply (ITA) for a Work Permit under the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. In this round, Canada issued 1,495 ITAs. Last week, Canada invited 389 ‘Working Holiday’ candidates from the United Kingdom; 228 candidates from Australia, 162 ITAs were issued to Japan, 153 ITAs were issued to Ireland, 111 invitations were sent to candidates from Germany. The remaining 452 ITAs were issued to candidates from some of the other participating countries. As of August 16, 2019, 127,693 IEC candidates were invited to apply for work in Canada.

Canada issued 1,723 invitations in the International Experience Canada

During August 5-9, 2019, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a new batch of Invitations to Apply (ITA) for a Work Permit in the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. Last week, Canada issued 1,723 ITAs. Last week, Canada invited 475 ‘Working Holiday’ candidates from the United Kingdom; 301 candidates from Australia, 172 ITAs were issued to Japan, 148 ITAs were issued to Germany, 111 invitations were sent to candidates from Ireland. The remaining 516 ITAs were issued to candidates from some of the other 29 participating countries, and among them, the first 6 candidates from Luxembourg have now been invited. As of August 9, 2019, Canada invited 126,198 candidates in the International Experience Canada.

IRCC invited 2,155 candidates in the new round of the International Experience Canada

During July 29-August 2, 2019, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 2,155 Invitations to Apply (ITA) for a Work Permit in the framework of International Experience Canada (IEC) program. Last week, Canada issued 510 invitations to the ‘Working Holiday’ candidates from the United Kingdom; 341 ITAs to the candidates from Australia; 223 invitation for the French candidates, 207 ITAs for candidates from Japan; 170 invitations for candidates from Germany; 168 ITAs for candidates from Ireland. The remaining 536 ITAs were issued to candidates from some of the other 29 participating countries. It is expected that next week, the first candidates from Luxembourg, the newest participant of the program, may receive their first ITAs. As of August 2, 2019, in total, Canada issued 124,475 ITAs in the International Experience Canada.

Canada issued 1,719 invitations to the International Experience Canada candidates

During July 22-26, 2019, Canada invited 1,719 candidates in the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. Last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 480 invitations to Apply (ITA) to the ‘Working Holiday’ candidates from the United Kingdom, 290 ITAs to the candidates from Australia, 137 invitations for candidates from Germany; 139 ITAs for candidates from Ireland; 160 ITAs for candidates from Japan. The remaining 513 ITAs were issued to candidates from the other participating countries. IRCC also announced that the final round for candidates from Costa Rica was held on July 2, 2019. As of July 26, 2019, Canada invited 122,320 IEC candidates in 2019.

IRCC invited 1,590 candidates in the International Experience Canada

During July 15-19, 2019, Canada invited 1,590 young foreign nationals in the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. Last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 454 invitations to Apply (ITA) to the ‘Working Holiday’ candidates from the United Kingdom, 248 invitations for Australian candidates, 125 ITAs for candidates from Germany; 125 ITAs for candidates from Ireland; 156 invitations for candidates from Japan. The rest of the ITAs were issued to candidates from the other participating countries. As of July 19, 2019, IRCC issued 120,601 ITAs for IEC candidates in 2019.

Canada issued 4,174 ITAs to International Experience Canada (IEC) candidates

After a week with no invitations to Apply (ITA) in the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, during July 8-12, 2019, Canada invited 4,174 foreigners. This time, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 557 invitations to Apply (ITA) to the ‘Working Holiday’ candidates from Australia; 301 ITAs for candidates from Germany; 324 ITAs for Ireland; candidates from Japan received 395 ITAs; New Zealand got 152 ITAs; and Spain was given 321 invitations. As of July 12, 2019, IRCC issued 119,001 ITAs for IEC candidates in 2019.

2,185 ITAs issued to International Experience Canada (IEC) candidates

During June 24-28, 2019, Canada invited 2,185 foreigners in the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. Last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 573 invitations to Apply (ITA) to the ‘Working Holiday’ candidates from the United Kingdom; 268 ITAs for candidates from Australia; 159 ITAs for France; candidates from Japan received 141 ITAs; Ireland got 152 ITAs; Germany was given 118 invitations; and candidates from Taiwan received 102 ITAs. Following the quota increase for candidates from France, the UK, Germany and Austria, in recent weeks, this time IRCC provided 250 extra spots for candidates for Spain. 225 of them were allocated for the Spanish Working Holiday candidates and 25 for the Young Professionals. As of June 28, 2019, IRCC issued 114,837 ITAs for IEC candidates in 2019.

4,778 ITAs issued to International Experience Canada (IEC) candidates

During June 17-21, 2019, Canada invited 4,778 candidates in the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. Last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 2,657 invitations to Apply (ITA) to the ‘Working Holiday’ candidates from the United Kingdom. 611 ITAs were issued to the candidates from France, 355 invitations were given to candidates from Germany, Australia received 253 ITAs, Ireland – 198 ITAs, and Japan got 182 invitations. As of June 21, 2019, IRCC issued 112,652 ITAs for IEC candidates in 2019.

International Experience Canada June 10-14: 4,502 ITAs issued

In the last week, Canada invited 4,502 candidates in the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. This time, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 2,501invitations to Apply (ITA) to the ‘Working Holiday’ candidates from the United Kingdom. IRCC also issued ITAs to the candidates from such countries as Australia (283 ITAs), France (702 ITAs), Ireland (153 ITAs), and Japan (166 ITAs). 840 extra spots now have been added to Germany. As of June 14, 2019, Canada issued 107,874 ITAs in IEC in 2019.

3,809 invitation issued in the International Experience Canada in the first week of June

During June 3-7, 2019, Canada invited 3,809 candidates in the streams of the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. In the first week of June Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited a new batch of ‘Working Holiday’ candidates from France, issuing them 2,274 invitations to Apply (ITA). This was the third week in a row for many ITAs issued to the French candidates. The quota for this country has been seriously increased by 7,500 spots in the middle of May. Now IRCC announced the increase of spot numbers for the candidates from the United Kingdom, providing them with 5,000 extra spots. IRCC also issued ITAs to the candidates from such countries as Australia, Belgium, Ireland, and Japan. Candidates from each of those countries got at least 100 ITAs. As of June 7, 2019, Canada issued 103,372 ITAs in IEC since January 1.

3,623 candidates were invited via International Experience Canada

Between May 24-31, Canada invited 3,623 candidates in the streams of the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. This week Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited another significant batch of ‘Working Holiday’ candidates from France, issuing them 2,282 invitations to Apply (ITA). IRCC also issued ITAs to the candidates from such countries as Australia, Germany, Ireland, and Japan. Candidates from each of those countries got at least 100 ITAs. Belgium has received 250 additional spots in the Working Holiday category. As of May 31, 2019, Canada issued 99,563 ITAs in this program in 2019.

Canada issued ITAs to 9,480 candidates in the International Experience Canada program

Over the last week, Canada invited 9,480 candidates in the streams of the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. This was the biggest round of invitations in the last two months. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 7,432 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to the candidates in the Working Holiday stream from France, completing almost all expanded quota for this country. IRCC also issued ITAs to the candidates from such countries as Australia, Germany, Ireland, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Candidates from each of those countries got at least 100 ITAs. As of May 24, 2019, Canada issued 95,940 ITAs in this program in 2019.

2,172 candidates invited in the International Experience Canada program

Last week Canada invited 2,172 candidates in the streams of the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued Invitations to Apply (ITA) to the candidates in the Working Holiday stream from such countries as Australia, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. Candidates from each of those pools got at least 100 ITAs. The Working Holiday and Young Professionals pools for candidates from Chile and the Hong Kong Working Holiday pool received 50 additional spots. The Taiwanese Working Holiday pool was increased for 200 additional spots. IRCC also seriously increased the quota for the Working Holiday pool for France – 7,750 additional spots have been added. As of May 17, 2019, IRCC issued 86,460 ITAs in this program since the beginning of the year.

Canada invited 1,628 candidates via the International Experience Canada program

IRCC continues to invite candidates in the streams of the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. In the last week, Canada issued 1,628 Invitations to Apply (ITA). Many Working Holiday candidates from Australia, Ireland, Germany, and the Netherlands were invited (about 100 invitations for each country) in this round. Several candidates from other countries received ITAs via other streams of the IEC – Young Professionals and International Co-op. In total, Canada issued 84,288 ITAs via IEC in 2019, as of May 10, 2019.

IEC issued another 2,550 ITAs in the last week

International Experience Canada (IEC) continues the issuance of Invitations to Apply (ITA) to the candidates from the countries participating in the program. Working Holiday candidates from Australia, France, Ireland, and the Netherlands received at least 200 invitations last week. Austria, Chile, France, and Slovakia have reached their quota for the Working Holiday stream this year. Several candidates from other countries received ITAs via other streams of the IEC – Young Professionals and International Co-op. In total, IEC issued 82,660 ITAs in 2019 as of May 3, 2019. 

International Experience Canada (IEC) gains momentum

In the last week, Canada issued almost 4,200 International Experience Canada (IEC) invitations. More than 1,000 candidates from the UK received invitations in the Working Holiday category and all spots for this year are now filled. As for the countries like Australia, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Poland, South Korea, Spain, and Taiwan, their candidates got about 100 invitations each. In total, IRCC issued 4,196 invitations to apply across 53 IEC pools. Since the beginning of 2019, the number of ITAs issued in the IEC reached 77,390.

International Experience Canada (IEC) will invite new candidates from the Netherlands

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continue the issuance of invitations in the 2019 International Experience Canada (IEC) season. Candidates from the Netherlands will have their first round of invitations in the Working Holiday category on April 8, 2019. As of April 2, 2019, there are 867 candidates in the pool. IRCC has allocated 480 ITAs for candidates from the Netherlands in 2019. At the same time, there are 106 candidates in the pool for the Young Professionals (YP) category of the IEC. The YP ITA allocation for Dutch candidates is 120. As of today, Canada issued 180 ITAs for Young Professionals from the Netherlands.

International Experience Canada (IEC) invites new candidates

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continue the issuance of invitations in the 2019 International Experience Canada (IEC) season, including the Working Holiday category. Candidates from Estonia, Latvia, and Spain had their first round of invitations on January 28, 2019. Candidates from Greece are next in line, expecting to receive their first round on February 11, 2019.

International Experience Canada (IEC) invites new candidates

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continue the issuance of invitations in the 2019 International Experience Canada (IEC) season, including the Working Holiday category. Candidates from Spain will have their first round of invitations on January 28, 2019.

International Experience Canada (IEC) invites new candidates

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continue the issuance of invitations in the 2019 International Experience Canada (IEC) season, including the Working Holiday category. Candidates from the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Slovenia had the first round of invitations on January 21, 2019.

Canada opened applications for Working Holiday permits

The International Experience Canada (IEC) 2019 program is now open for Irish citizens aged 18-35. Like in 2018, 10,700 IEC visas are available for Irish applicants in 2019, but the breakdown of the different visa types has changed slightly. Applicants for visas can begin the process now by creating an online profile on the IRCC website, which will then be submitted to a “pool” of candidates if it meets the requirements. Applicants are drawn randomly from these pools at “regular intervals” and sent an Invitation to Apply for a work permit. Draws continue until all places are filled for the year. In 2018, demand for Working Holiday permits was higher among Irish people than for any of the other countries that have a similar agreement with Canada.