The IEC Season 2024 is almost done, so applicants should submit their profiles without delay. IRCC plans to hold the final draw on approximately October 21, 2024,
According to recent statements.Those who submit profiles prior to 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the 21st will be entered into the draw. New applications will no longer be accepted after that deadline. However, if an Individual is issued an ITA through the previous draws, they may still obtain a work permit.
This closing season offers a final chance to embark upon a Canadian experience through the International Experience Canada program. Do not miss this opportunity to kickstart your journey in this beautiful country.
Today, processing times for International Experience Canada in the current season are 5 weeks within the IRCC.
Every category provides various kinds of work permits that the applicant may be eligible for.
Below are the IEC categories and the countries that are most likely to be invited as the program nears its end.
IEC Working Holiday Category Invitations
The Working Holiday category has open work permits which means that participants are free to work for any employer in Canada, and they can change their employer’s place within the country.
This is desirable especially for the travellers who would like to finance their stay when they are touring in the country.
The citizens of the below mentioned country still stand good chances of being invited under the Working Holiday Visa category before the season of IEC 2024 gets closed.
| Country | Invitations Issued (As of Oct 12, 2024) | Available Spots | Candidates in Pool | IEC 2024 Quota | Chances of receiving an invitation in last Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andorra | 22 | 9 | 0 | 25 | Excellent |
| Australia | 9,504 | Unlimited | 128 | Unlimited | Excellent |
| Croatia | 149 | 202 | 0 | 275 | Excellent |
| Czech Republic | 964 | 393 | 13 | 970 | Excellent |
| Denmark | 466 | 61 | 5 | 350 | Excellent |
| Estonia | 159 | 29 | 1 | 110 | Excellent |
| Finland | 139 | Unlimited | 3 | Unlimited | Excellent |
| Germany | 5,232 | 1101 | 75 | 4490 | Excellent |
| Iceland | 29 | 100 | 0 | 120 | Excellent |
| Ireland | 5,746 | 7273 | 53 | 10500 | Excellent |
| Italy | 3,438 | 116 | 78 | 1915 | Excellent |
| Luxembourg | 51 | 49 | 2 | 80 | Excellent |
| Netherlands | 1,176 | 187 | 18 | 900 | Excellent |
| New Zealand | 2,788 | 725 | 38 | 2500 | Excellent |
| Norway | 186 | 38 | 3 | 130 | Excellent |
| Poland | 777 | 201 | 11 | 635 | Excellent |
| Portugal | 1,105 | 1062 | 23 | 1750 | Excellent |
| San Marino | 1 | 24 | 0 | 25 | Excellent |
| Slovakia | 491 | 21 | 6 | 300 | Excellent |
| Slovenia | 82 | 46 | 1 | 80 | Excellent |
| Sweden | 440 | 328 | 7 | 580 | Excellent |
| Taiwan | 7,499 | 644 | 104 | 3340 | Excellent |
IEC Young Professionals Category
In the Young Professionals category one has the possibility to apply for an employer specific work permit. They cannot be younger than 18 years old, and have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer who will help them fully develop their abilities and will employ the participant continuously during his or her stay in Canada.
Here are the countries that will have a high chance of receiving an invite this week.
| Country | Invitations Since Last Week | Available Spots | Candidates in Pool | IEC 2024 Quota | Chances of receiving an invitation in last Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 4 | Unlimited | 6 | Unlimited | Excellent |
| Austria | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | Excellent |
| Chile | 19 | 27 | 12 | 150 | Excellent |
| Costa Rica | 4 | 11 | 11 | 128 | Excellent |
| Croatia | 0 | 17 | 0 | 20 | Excellent |
| Czech Republic | 2 | 7 | 3 | 178 | Excellent |
| Estonia | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | Excellent |
| Finland | 0 | Unlimited | 0 | Unlimited | Excellent |
| France | 50 | 363 | 68 | 2200 | Excellent |
| Germany | 8 | 57 | 11 | 350 | Excellent |
| Ireland | 3 | 118 | 3 | 150 | Excellent |
| Italy | 0 | 11 | 11 | 65 | Excellent |
| Korea, Republic | 1 | 26 | 26 | 350 | Excellent |
| Latvia, Republic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Excellent |
| Lithuania | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | Excellent |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | Excellent |
| Netherlands | 4 | 69 | 2 | 200 | Excellent |
| Norway | 1 | 8 | 0 | 15 | Excellent |
| Poland | 0 | 69 | 2 | 110 | Excellent |
| Portugal | 0 | 189 | 0 | 200 | Excellent |
| Slovakia | 3 | 7 | 1 | 48 | Excellent |
| Slovenia | 0 | 11 | 1 | 15 | Excellent |
| Spain | 5 | 3 | 3 | 110 | Excellent |
| Sweden | 1 | 70 | 3 | 100 | Excellent |
| Switzerland | 5 | 18 | 2 | 200 | Excellent |
| Taiwan | 1 | 80 | 3 | 150 | Excellent |
| United Kingdom | 32 | 37 | 37 | 400 | Excellent |
IEC International Co-op (Internship) Category
The International Co-op (Internship) stream provides an employer-specific work permit to the students who need a work placement or internship in Canada to finish their course.
| Country | Invitations Since Last Week | Available Spots | Candidates in Pool | IEC 2024 Quota | Chances of receiving an invitation in last Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 0 | Unlimited | 0 | Unlimited | Excellent |
| Austria | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | Excellent |
| Chile | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | Excellent |
| Costa Rica | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Excellent |
| Croatia | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | Excellent |
| Czech Republic | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | Excellent |
| Estonia | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | Excellent |
| Finland | 0 | Unlimited | 0 | Unlimited | Excellent |
| France | 45 | 1433 | 46 | 3800 | Excellent |
| Germany | 1 | 90 | 4 | 160 | Excellent |
| Greece | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Excellent |
| Ireland | 0 | 33 | 0 | 50 | Excellent |
| Italy | 0 | 8 | 1 | 20 | Excellent |
| Korea, Republic | 0 | 11 | 1 | 25 | Excellent |
| Latvia, Republic | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Excellent |
| Lithuania | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Excellent |
Note: France and Germany offer favourable chances for students seeking internships, with plenty of spots remaining for last-minute applicants.
Key Information for Applicants
Final Round of Invitations: Week of October 21, 2024
Deadline to Submit IEC Profiles: October 21, 2024
Processing Time: 5 weeks from the date of application submission
What Happens If You Receive an ITA?
In case you receive an invitation to apply before the end of the season you can still apply for the work permit and submit the documents.
For the approved applicants, the processing time is five weeks of which each participant has an equal chance of travelling and working in Canada regardless of the season they applied for.
The IEC 2024 season is almost coming to an end, the last set of invitations is expected to be released within the week of October, 21st 2024.
The countries such as Ireland, Japan, Germany, and France are still ready to accept contenders for different categories but they have limited open spaces, therefore contenders should send their profiles before October 21st.
Regardless of whether you are applying under Working Holiday, Young Professionals, or International Co-op programs, this is your chance to obtain a possibility to work and travel in Canada with the help of this amazing program.
What is IEC 2024?
The IEC program gives young people who are from over 30 participating countries the chance to work and travel in Canada.
IEC is divided into three categories:
Working Holiday,
Young Professionals, and
International Co-op (Internship)
It means that if you receive an ITA after the 21st of October, that means you can still apply.
Yes, if you received an ITA before the ending of a particular season, you can still submit your work permit after the due date.
In what period does IRCC take to process IEC applications?
Generally IEC applications processing only requires five weeks of time.
Which country that is among the listed below has better chances of being given an invitation under IEC?
Ireland, Japan and France have many available spots and many students get chances to get ITA.
What am I allowed when I have WH under my belt and what sort of work permit do I receive?
The Working Holiday visa scheme entails open work visas which mean that individuals can work for different employers in Canada.
Am I allowed to switch employers under the Young Professionals category?
No, the Young Professionals permit makes it mandatory that you must be employed with the same employer in the course of your permit.