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Question: How much does it cost to participate in International Experience Canada?
Answer: There are no fees to submit a profile to an International Experience Canada (IEC) pool. You do have to pay fees when you submit an online work permit application. You need an invitation to apply to start your work permit application.
Your fees will depend on  the IEC category you are applying for.
All IEC  participants must pay the IEC fee.
To see the current fees for participating in IEC

Go to Pay your fees.
Select the country you’re applying from.
Select Temporary residence under What type of application are you  submitting?
Select International Experience Canada (Working Holiday, International Co-op or Young Professionals).

Working Holiday participants
You must also pay the open work permit holder fee. This also applies to participants applying through a recognized organization.
Young Professionals and International Co-op (Internship) participants
You don’t have  to pay any other fees. Your Canadian employer must do both of the following:

pay the employer compliance fee
complete and submit an offer of employment directly to IRCC

Your employer must complete these steps before you submit your work permit application.
This also applies to participants applying through a recognized organization.
Biometrics
Depending on your country or territory of citizenship, you may also need to submit your biometrics. If you do, you’ll need to pay the biometrics fee as well.
Question: What do I do if I get a new passport after I apply for International Experience Canada?
Answer: It depends on where you are in the application process.
If your profile is still in the pool
You can withdraw your current profile and submit a new profile using your updated passport information.
If you’ve submitted your work permit application


If you don’t have your port of entry (POE) letter of introduction


Submit a scanned copy of your new passport using the Web form.
In the enquiry box, please provide:
      
your old passport number
your application ID number, which is provided in your acknowledgement letter.






If you already have your letter of introduction

If you’re from an electronic travel authorization (eTA) or visa-required country, you will need to get a new eTA or visa.
Bring a photocopy of your old passport and your new valid passport with you to Canada. When you arrive in Canada, you must tell the border services officer that you have a new passport.
The officer will check your documents and print out your work permit if you meet the requirements to enter Canada.
Your work permit is still valid even if it is attached to your old passport number.
Before you leave the officer make sure that all the information on your work permit is correct including:

your personal information
any employer specific information:
      
your employer’s name and location
your job
the conditions of your work permit match the conditions on the letter of offer from your employer



If you changed your passport because you got married or divorced, bring:

a copy of your marriage certificate; or
proof of your divorce.
Question: Can I have more than one Express Entry profile?
Answer: No.  You may only have one profile at a time. This is set out in Canada’s immigration  law.
Creating  more than one profile will not give you a better chance at being invited or  allow you to be invited under a different program.

Note: Completing an Express Entry profile is the first step to immigrate to Canada permanently as a skilled worker. Completing an Express Entry profile does not guarantee that you will receive an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence. An Invitation to Apply for permanent residence will be based on your score and rank in the Express Entry pool using the Comprehensive Ranking System.
Question: Can I re-use my Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report to submit my Express Entry profile?
Answer: Yes, provided that it is still valid and that it’s an ECA for immigration purposes.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will accept ECA reports for five years from the date they are issued.
When creating your Express Entry profile, in your educational history you will be asked to include certain details from your ECA report. Keep your ECA report in a safe and accessible place as you may be requested to submit it if you are invited to apply.

Note: Completing an Express Entry profile is the first step to immigrate to Canada permanently as a skilled worker. Completing an Express Entry profile does not guarantee that you will receive an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence. An Invitation to Apply for permanent residence will be based on your score and rank in the Express Entry pool using the Comprehensive Ranking System.
Question: Is there a different application form for CAN+?
Answer: No. Simply apply for a visitor visa online or on paper.
For paper applications, check the document checklist for full details of what you need to submit with your application.
Please note:

Visa application centres are not involved in the visa decision-making process and can’t provide advice to applicants.
All decisions on applications are made by visa officers at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada visa offices.
Applications that meet the criteria will also be processed faster.
Question: How do I know that my application can be processed under CAN+? What supporting documents should I submit?
Answer: Visa application centres will screen all applications for CAN+ eligibility. Applications that show that the applicant travelled to Canada in the last 10 years or holds a valid U.S. non-immigrant visa will be sent to the visa office for expedited processing.
Check the document checklist for full details of what you need to submit with your application.
Question: How long will the Temporary Foreign Worker Program moratorium on food service jobs last?
Answer: It will be in effect until the on–going review of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program is finished.
Question: Who is eligible to take government-funded language classes?
Answer: You can take government-funded classes to improve your language skills in English or French if you are an adult:

permanent resident, or
protected person. 

Children and youth will learn English and French at school.
If you are not eligible, there are other options. Check with your province or territory. They might offer language classes to temporary workers, students or new citizens.
You can get more information on all language training programs available to you from an organization that helps newcomers in your area.
There are also many schools that offer private language training. You will probably have to pay for these courses.
Question: How can I enrol in a government-funded language class at no cost to myself?
Answer: To enrol in a government-funded language class, you will need to visit a language assessment centre in your city. They will assess your English or French skills. Organizations that help newcomers can tell you where to go. They can also give you more information about language training options.
Children and youth will learn English and French at school.
Question: Can my spouse take language classes with me?
Answer: Your spouse can take government-funded language classes with you if they’re eligible. You spouse is eligible if they’re:

a permanent resident, or
a protected person.

You can get more information on language training programs from an organization that helps newcomers in your area.
Question: How long can I take language classes for?
Answer: As long as you are eligible, you can take government-funded language classes.
Question: I started taking language classes but I’m moving. Can I keep taking classes in a new city?
Answer: As long as you are eligible, you can keep taking government-funded language classes. To enrol in a class in your new city, a language assessment centre will need to refer you. You can say that you were already assessed and enrolled in language classes before you moved. Visit an organization that helps newcomers in your new city to find more information on the programs available to you and where to find an assessment centre.
Question: I'm working or studying in Canada temporarily. Can I take Government of Canada funded language classes?
Answer: If you are a temporary worker or student, you are not eligible to take Government of Canada funded classes. Instead, check with your province or territory. They might offer language classes to temporary workers or students.
 You can get more information on all language training programs available to you from an organization that helps newcomers in your area.
Question: What are the language training programs funded by the Government of Canada?
Answer: Eligible newcomers can take classes at all levels (beginner, intermediate and advanced) through Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), and Cours de langue pour les immigrants au Canada (CLIC).
There are also advanced job-specific language classes. These are available for certain jobs in selected locations.
You can take classes during the day, evening, or weekend. Some courses also offer childcare and transportation assistance.
You can get more information on all language training programs available to you from an organization that helps newcomers in your area.
Question: What are the language training programs funded by the provincial or territorial governments?
Answer: Many provinces and territories offer language training programs for newcomers. For more information, visit the website of the province or territory where you live.
 You can get more information on all language training programs available to you from an organization that helps newcomers in your area.
Question: Does the change in age of dependants affect sponsorship undertakings for dependent children?
Answer: Yes, the change in age of dependants affects sponsorship undertakings.
 As of October 24, 2017, the length of undertaking (the length of time you are financially responsible for the person you sponsor) for dependent children has changed:

If your dependent child is less than 22 years of age when they become a permanent resident, you are financially responsible for them for 10 years after they become a permanent resident, or until they turn 25 years old, whichever comes first.
If your dependent child is 22 years of age or older when they become a permanent resident, you are financially responsible for them for three years after they become a permanent resident.
Question: What can I do if my citizenship application is refused?
Answer: You can apply for Canadian citizenship again. This new application must include all the required forms and documents, including a new application fee. There is no waiting period before you can reapply. However, you should make sure you meet the requirements for Canadian citizenship before you reapply.
If your citizenship application is refused, you may also seek judicial review of the decision by the Federal Court of Canada. This is not an appeal of the decision. You have thirty (30) days from the date on the refusal letter to apply.
Question: How do I get a citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship) for someone under 18 years old?
Answer: You

need to apply for their citizenship certificate
must be their parent or legal guardian
Question: I legally changed my name. How do I change the name on my citizenship certificate or card?
Answer: To change the name on an application in progress

contact us using the web form

To change the name on your citizenship certificate

apply to replace a citizenship certificate on paper 
send us documents showing you legally changed your name

To change the name on your citizenship card, you

must apply for a citizenship certificate
will receive an updated citizenship certificate if we approve your application because we’ve stopped issuing citizenship cards
Question: How can I find out if my application is affected by the change in the age of dependants?
Answer: As of October 24, 2017, children under 22 years of age are eligible as dependants, as long as they are not married or not in a common-law relationship.
Children 22 years old or older qualify as dependants if they meet both of these requirements:

they have depended on their parents for financial support since before the age of 22, and
they are unable to financially support themselves because of a mental or physical condition

You can use our online tool to see if your child qualifies as a dependant.
Question: What should I do if I missed my citizenship test?
Answer: Find out what to do if you missed your test.
Question: Can I leave Canada after I mail my citizenship application?
Answer: Yes. You can leave Canada after we receive your application.
 If you need to leave Canada and want to stay eligible for Canadian citizenship, you must:

make sure that you live in Canada long enough to keep your Permanent Resident (PR) status
be a permanent resident (when you apply)
not lose PR status before you take the Oath of Citizenship
bring your PR card with you when you leave Canada so you can return easily

Make sure your PR card won’t expire while you are outside Canada.
We usually only mail letters, notices and other documents to addresses in Canada. In some cases, you may receive an email from us. You must reply to these letters or emails within a specified amount of time. If you don’t reply within the time frame and don’t provide an acceptable reason for not being able to keep your appointment with us or providing requested information, we may stop processing your application.
  You must attend appointments and other events at our offices, like your:

citizenship test (for applicants 18 to 54 years of age)
interview or hearing
ceremony

These events only take place in Canada. If you can’t attend the appointment or event, you must either e-mail or write to the local office that sent you the event notice. You can also use the online web form to contact us.
Question: Can I apply to extend my work permit under the caregiver pilots?
Answer: You can only apply to extend your work permit under the Home Child Care Provider or Home Support Worker Pilots if:

your work permit was issued for less than 36 months because your passport was expiring, and
you now have a new passport

In this case, you may be able to apply to extend your work permit up to a total of 36 months from the date it was issued.
For example, if we issued you a work permit that’s valid for 24 months, you may be able to extend it for another 12 months.
To avoid having to do this, make sure your passport or travel document is valid for at least 36 months before you apply.
Question: What’s an occupation-restricted open work permit?
Answer: An occupation-restricted open work permit lets you work for any employer, but only in the occupation listed on the work permit.
For example, in the Home Child Care Provider or Home Support Worker Pilots, you must work outside Quebec in 1 of these National Occupational Classification (NOC) jobs:

Home child care provider - NOC 44100 (experience as a foster parent doesn’t count), or
Home support worker - NOC 44101

If you have this type of work permit, your employer doesn’t need a Labour Market Impact Assessment to hire you.
You can change employers without getting a new work permit, as long as your new job is in the same occupation and you continue to meet any other conditions on your work permit.
Question: Who can participate in International Experience Canada?
Answer: Normally, you must be a Canadian or foreign youth aged 18 to 35. For some countries, the age limit is 18 to 29 or 30 years old.
Find out if you’re eligible to work and travel in Canada.
If you’re Canadian, find out if you’re eligible to work and travel abroad.
Question: What kinds of jobs can I have with an International Experience Canada work permit?
Answer: You can work in many different areas.  It depends what you want to do and how hard you want to look for a job. Many participants find work in the tourism and hospitality industries (restaurants, pubs and hotels), where employers are willing to offer temporary work for shorter periods of time.
If you have the right education, experience or certifications, you can also work in fields such as: 

science
law
health
education
commerce
communications

Visit Job Bank to find jobs across Canada and to see the qualifications that employers are looking for. 
If you apply under the Young Professionals category, the job you’re offered must count toward your “professional development.” To count, the job must be classified under Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) category 0, 1, 2 or 3 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC).
Question: Do I need a job offer to submit my International Experience Canada profile?
Answer: It depends on the category you’re applying for.
Working Holiday
You don’t need a job offer to submit your profile.
Young Professionals or International Co-op (Internship)
Before you submit your profile, you must have a signed letter of offer or contract of employment for a

job; 
work placement; or
internship.

If you receive an invitation to apply for a work permit, contact your employer. Before you submit your work permit application, your employer must

pay the employer compliance fee of CAN$230; and
complete and submit an offer of employment to us.
Question: Can I participate in International Experience Canada more than once?
Answer: 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. This waiting period applies to citizens of the following countries: 

Croatia
Latvia
Lithuania
Mexico
Poland
Slovakia
Spain

The waiting period starts after your first IEC work permit expires.  If you apply for an IEC work permit before the waiting period ends, we'll refuse your application.
Check the eligibility requirements to find out:

if you can participate a second time, and
how long you need to wait before participating a second time (if this applies to you).

See also If I'm a dual citizen, can I have an International Experience Canada work permit for each citizenship?
Question: I’m almost too old for International Experience Canada. Can I still apply?
Answer: Yes. You can submit a profile to an International Experience Canada (IEC) pool. Your profile will stay in the pool until:

your birthday (when you no longer meet the age requirements set out by the agreement in place for your country of citizenship),
we remove all profiles from the pool, or
your profile has been in the pool for 365 days.

If we invite you to apply for a work permit before your birthday, you have passed our eligibility assessment for the age requirements for IEC.
If we approve your work permit application, you must enter Canada while your Port of Entry (POE) Letter is still valid. You do not have to enter Canada before your birthday.
Question: Can I immigrate to Canada through International Experience Canada?
Answer: No. If you want to live in Canada permanently, you need to apply for permanent residence.
Use the Come to Canada tool to find out what programs you can apply for permanent residence under. 
See also Can I apply to International Experience Canada and Express Entry?
Question: Is it possible to study in Canada while participating in IEC?
Answer: Yes. You are allowed to enroll in individual courses under any of the IEC categories. The course(s) must be completed within a 6-month period. They also must not be part of a program lasting longer than 6 months, such as a 2-year program or 4-year degree. If the course or program is longer than 6 months, you will need to apply for a study permit.

Workers who can study without a study permit
You may also be eligible to study without a study permit if you are in either of the following situations:

You have a valid work permit that was issued on or before June 7, 2023.
You were issued a letter on or before June 7, 2023, authorizing you to work while we process your work permit application. 
		
You can use this letter if you’re waiting for a decision on your work permit extension.



Note that you’re not eligible if you applied for a new IEC participation and are waiting for a decision.
Find out if you’re eligible.
Question: Can I have both a study permit and a work permit under International Experience Canada?
Answer: Yes. You can have two valid permits at the same time under International Experience Canada (IEC). If you receive an invitation to apply, you can apply for an IEC work permit even if you have a valid study permit. You can also apply for a study permit if you have a valid work permit through IEC.
IEC is not meant for foreign youth who plan to study in Canada for more than 6 months during their IEC participation. If you want to study in Canada for more than 6 months, you must apply for a study permit.

Workers who can study without a study permit
You may also be eligible to study without a study permit if you are in either of the following situations:

You have a valid work permit that was issued on or before June 7, 2023.
You were issued a letter on or before June 7, 2023, authorizing you to work while we process your work permit application. 
		
You can use this letter if you’re waiting for a decision on your work permit extension.



Note that you’re not eligible if you applied for a new IEC participation and are waiting for a decision.
Find out if you’re eligible.
Question: What’s the difference between an International Experience Canada work permit and other work permits?
Answer: You can get an International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit only if

you’re a foreign youth who’s eligible for IEC;
you have a profile in an IEC pool; and
you’ve received an invitation to apply for a work permit.

IEC is part of the International Mobility Program, which means employers who hire IEC participants do not need to complete a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
Question: If I don’t use my letter of introduction for International Experience Canada, will I get a refund?
Answer: No. Your fees are not refundable once we issue your port of entry (POE) letter of introduction.
If you choose not to come to Canada, you won’t get a refund.
If your POE letter expires and you still want to come to Canada, you may submit your profile again.
If you withdraw your work permit application before we issue your letter, your fees will be refunded.
Question: My passport was lost or stolen after I received my Port of Entry (POE) Letter. Will my POE Letter need to be modified?
Answer: No. If you have to replace your passport after getting your POE Letter, your letter will not need to be modified. When you arrive in Canada you must tell the Border Services Officer that you replaced your passport in order for the information on your work permit to match the information on your new passport.
Find out what to do if you got a new passport.
Question: What type of insurance do I need for International Experience Canada?
Answer: For International Experience Canada, you must have health insurance for the entire time you are in Canada. The health insurance must cover

medical care;
hospitalization; and 
repatriation.

We recommend you buy this insurance only after you receive your port of entry (POE) letter. We can’t recommend specific insurance companies or plans, but you can search online for something that meets your needs.
You may be refused entry if you don’t have insurance. If your insurance policy is valid for less time than your expected stay in Canada, you may be issued a work permit that expires at the same time as your insurance.