IEC work permit assessment The work permit application assessment may take up to 56 days. We may ask you to provide additional documents.
Can I travel to Canada while waiting for IEC?
If you want to stay in Canada while you wait for a decision on your new IEC participation, you must apply to extend your stay as a visitor before your work permit expires. You must stop working while you wait.
How long does it take to get IEC after biometrics Canada?
It is important to note that this processing time begins after you have completed your biometrics. The time it takes you to submit your biometrics isn’t included in the total IEC application processing time. For example, IEC processing time is normally eight weeks.
How long can you stay in Canada on IEC?
International Experience Canada (IEC) gives youth the opportunity to travel and work in Canada for up to 2 years. The type of work permit you get for Working Holiday is an open work permit.
How much does a Canada IEC cost?
IEC Participation fee: CAD $150, Employer Compliance Fee (paid for by employer): $230. Must have a job offer for an employer in Canada.
Can I get a work permit after IEC?
In a few cases, you can only apply for a second IEC work permit after one year has passed since the expiration of your first IEC work permit, but this rule only applies to applicants from Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Poland, Slovakia, and Spain.
How long does it take to activate IEC visa?
When you receive approval for your working holiday permit, you have 12 months to enter Canada and activate your permit. If you enter Canada after those 12 months have passed, you will NOT receive a work permit. Your exact deadline date to activate your working holiday permit is found in your POE letter.
How many times can you apply for IEC?
You may be able to participate in International Experience Canada (IEC) more than once. It depends on the agreement between Canada and your country of citizenship. If you’re allowed to participate a second time, you may have to wait a specific period of time before doing so.
How long does IEC visa last?
two years
For foreign travellers, the easiest way to secure your work permit is through the International Experience Canada (IEC) initiative, which allows you to live and work in Canada for up to two years.
Why is my work permit taking so long 2022?
EAD Renewal Processing time
USCIS processes an EAD renewal like a normal EAD application, so the work permit processing time depends on your type of visa and the processing center that it is going through. As of May 2022, EAD processing time can range from anywhere from 2 months to 20 months.
Do I need a job offer to apply for IEC Canada?
You don’t need a job offer to submit your profile.
Does IEC count towards Express Entry?
Yes. Create one profile for International Experience Canada and another one for Express Entry. You can use the same account for both profiles.
Can I leave Canada and return IEC?
If you leave Canada while your work permit is still valid and return to continue working, the border services officer will re-assess your admissibility each time you enter Canada. If you are still admissible, the border services officer will allow you to re-enter Canada with your original work permit.
How long does IEC process take?
56 days
It takes 56 days to process your application from the date you submit it. Processing will only start after you have submitted biometrics and will stop if we ask for any additional documents.
How much money do I need for IEC visa?
You must be able to prove you have CAD $2,500 in support funds when you enter Canada.
Do I need an ETA for IEC?
Since the IEC program offers a work permit (not a visa), all IEC participants need an ETA to travel to Canada.
Do you need a job offer for IEC visa?
Do I need a job offer to apply for a Working Holiday Visa for Canada? Unlike the other two IEC categories, you don’t need a job offer to apply for a Working Holiday Visa for Canada. If you qualify, you can apply for an open work permit that allows you to work for any eligible employer in Canada.
Do I need biometrics for IEC?
Give your biometrics
In most cases, you now need to give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics) after you apply. Find out where the biometrics stage fits in the application process. If you’ve already given your biometrics, they may still be valid.
Is IEC degree valid?
IEC University is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The university is approved by the All India for Technical Education (AICTE). IEC University is also approved by the Bar Council of India, Council of Architecture, Indian Association of Physiotherapists and Pharmacy Council of India.
How can I track my IEC application?
Go to the ICEGATE portal and click on the appropriate user type from the Services option on the homepage. From the list of available services, select Check IE Code/BIN Status. In the first section of the form, choose the IE Code@DGFT option to see if your code has arrived at the DGFT headquarters.
What is the next step after getting IEC code?
After getting the IEC code, you are now eligible to start import export business but there are some more licenses and registration you must apply in order to fully able to export or import.