International Experience Canada
IEC – General
- Who can participate in International Experience Canada?
- What kinds of jobs can I have with an International Experience Canada work permit?
- Do I need a job offer to submit my International Experience Canada profile?
- Can I participate in International Experience Canada more than once?
- I’ve reached the maximum number of participations for my country or category in IEC. If I get an invitation to apply, can I participate in the program again?
- I’m almost too old for International Experience Canada. Can I still apply?
- Can I immigrate to Canada through International Experience Canada?
- Is it possible to study in Canada while participating in IEC?
- Can I have both a study permit and a work permit under International Experience Canada?
- What’s the difference between an International Experience Canada work permit and other work permits?
- Can I enter Canada if I am criminally inadmissible?
- Can I travel with a specific person for International Experience Canada?
- Can I apply to International Experience Canada and Express Entry at the same time?
- If I’m a dual citizen, can I have an International Experience Canada work permit under each citizenship?
- I participated in IEC in the past. How do I apply to participate again?
- My International Experience Canada application was approved, but I didn’t go to Canada. Does that count as a participation?
IEC – Fees and refunds
Applying online
- Who can I contact if I have questions about GCKey or Sign-In Partner?
- How do I get a GCKey credential?
- What do I do if I lost my GCKey username or password?
- What do I do if I have technical problems when applying online?
- I recently reset my IRCC secure account, but I don’t see my application. How can I get it back?
- How do I sign my online application?
- I’m having technical issues. My invitation to apply for a work permit expires soon. What do I do?
- How can I prove I’m a resident of a country when applying to International Experience Canada (IEC)?
IEC – Profile
- Do I have to answer the eligibility questions before I submit a profile?
- What is a personal reference code and how do I get one for International Experience Canada (IEC)?
- My personal reference code for International Experience Canada (IEC) is not working. What should I do?
- In my online profile or application I am getting validation errors or it tells me that fields are incomplete when they are not. What do I do?
- I accidently withdrew my International Experience Canada profile. How can I fix this?
- I was found not eligible for International Experience Canada (IEC). What do I do?
- I already submitted my International Experience Canada (IEC) profile. Can I update it?
- How do I withdraw or delete my International Experience Canada profile?
- I can't submit a new International Experience Canada profile because I already have one. What do I do?
IEC work permit application
- Do I have to apply online for my International Experience Canada work permit or can I apply by mail or in person?
- How long does it take to get an International Experience Canada invitation to apply?
- Candidates in the Working Holiday pool will be randomly selected to apply for a work permit. What does that mean?
- You asked me for a new document. How do I submit it?
- I have a question about a document I am asked to submit in my online account. Who can I ask?
- What do I do if I have technical problems when applying online?
- Why do I need to get a police certificate?
- How do I give my fingerprints and get an RCMP criminal record check from inside or outside Canada?
- How can I find a doctor to do my immigration medical exam?
- What do I do if I get a new passport after I apply for International Experience Canada?
- There is a mistake in my name on my work permit, can you fix it?
- My International Experience Canada application was refused because I didn't provide a document. What should I do?
- Will my spouse or common-law partner get a work permit under International Experience Canada to come with me?
- Can I be invited to apply if I've lost my username or password?
- What do I do if a form in my International Experience Canada application is marked “In progress”?
- Why do I need an offer of employment number if I’m applying for a Working Holiday work permit?
Port of Entry Letter
- What is a port of entry (POE) letter?
- How long is my POE Letter valid?
- If I don’t use my letter of introduction for International Experience Canada, will I get a refund?
- I have lost, deleted or damaged my POE Letter. What should I do?
- My passport was lost or stolen after I received my Port of Entry (POE) Letter. Will my POE Letter need to be modified?
Arriving in Canada
- I can't get a bank statement before I come to Canada. What do I do?
- Can I come to Canada before I receive my POE Letter?
- What type of insurance do I need for International Experience Canada?
- My IEC work permit application was approved, but I don’t want to work yet. Can I enter Canada as a visitor for now?
Staying in Canada
- Can I extend my International Experience Canada work permit?
- What should I do if my employer wants me to continue working after my International Experience Canada work permit expires?
- Can I change employers if I have an International Experience Canada work permit?
- Can I stay in Canada as a tourist after my work permit expires?
- My IEC work permit is expiring. Can I stay in Canada if I apply to extend my stay?
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