On January 23, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a significant policy shift that expands work opportunities for international students in Canada. The new policy, effective from January 1 to April 30, 2024, allows certain students to work off-campus for more than 20 hours weekly during regular academic sessions. This marks a departure...
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Streamlining the International Experience Canada IEC Work Permit Process for Swift Approvals
In a major move to enhance the immigration experience for international youths in Canada, IRCC introduced an automated processing tool on November 7, 2023. This innovation is designed to expedite the approval process for IEC work permits, reducing wait times for young individuals seeking opportunities in Canada. Efficiency Unleashed: Faster Approvals, Reduced Wait Times The...
International Experience Canada (IEC) 2023 Pool is Now Open
For its 2023 pool, International Experience Canada (IEC) is accepting applications. In January 2016, it was announced that the International Exchange Council would expand its program intake to a maximum of 90,000 applicants from partner countries, beginning in 2023. This will provide close to 90,000 people from partner countries an opportunity to work and travel...
The Capacity of International Experience Canada Will Be Increased by 20%
During a press conference in Banff, Alberta today, the Canadian government announced that International Experience Canada will expand the applicant pool for the next year. The program will open on January 9, 2023. With the IEC program, young people living in Canada’s 36 partner countries can work and travel for up to two years in...