Last Updated On 21 March 2023, 2:43 PM EDT (Toronto Time)
On December 23, 2022 International Experience Canada (IEC) pools opened for the 2023 season and have started accepting profiles.
Eligible candidates can now create their profile to participate in IEC 2023 if they are from the partner countries. Furthermore, the applicants should be less than 35 years old.
First round of invitations will be sent in the week of January 9, 2023. Australia, Ireland, France, Japan, United Kingdom, Korea, New Zealand, and Italy has been allocated more than 50% of the quota.
Below is the country-wise quota assigned for IEC 2023 as of January 9, 2023.
Country-wise quota under different categories for IEC 2023
Country | Working Holiday Quota | Young Professionals Quota | International Co-op (Internship) Quota |
---|---|---|---|
Andora | 25 | N/A | N/A |
Australia | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Austria | 100 | 60 | 20 |
Belgium | 750 | N/A | N/A |
Chile | 725 | 20 | 5 |
Costa Rica | 80 | 15 | 5 |
Croatia | 275 | 20 | 5 |
Czech Republic | 1,000 | 145 | 2 |
Denmark | 350 | N/A | N/A |
Estonia | 110 | 10 | 5 |
France | 7,100 | 2,200 | 4,250 |
Germany | To be announced | To be announced | To be announced |
Greece | 180 | 10 | 10 |
Hong Kong | 200 | N/A | N/A |
Ireland | 10,500 | 150 | 50 |
Italy | 1,750 | 200 | 50 |
Japan | 6,500 | N/A | N/A |
Korea, Republic | 4,000 | N/A | N/A |
Country | Working Holiday Quota | Young Professionals Quota | International Co-op (Internship) Quota |
---|---|---|---|
Latvia | 40 | 8 | 2 |
Lithuania | To be announced | To be announced | To be announced |
Luxembourg | 80 | 10 | 10 |
Netherlands | 430 | 170 | N/A |
New Zealand | 2,500 | N/A | N/A |
Norway | 130 | 15 | 5 |
Poland | 635 | 110 | 5 |
Portugal | 1,750 | 200 | 50 |
San Marino | 25 | N/A | N/A |
Slovakia | To be announced | To be announced | To be announced |
Slovenia | 80 | 15 | 5 |
Spain | 800 | 150 | 50 |
Sweden | 580 | 100 | 20 |
Switzerland | N/A | 200 | 50 |
Taiwan | 940 | 50 | 10 |
United Kingdom | 5,000 | N/A | N/A |
What are different categories under International Experience Canada (IEC)?
IEC has 3 categories:
- Working Holiday—This visa is suitable for those who desire the freedom to work for any employer in Canada. Moreover, candidates under this scheme obtain an open work permit. This implies you can move jobs and locations while still residing in Canada.
- Young Professionals—Applicants under this category can gain Canadian work experience by working with a Canadian business. To apply, candidates must have a legitimate Canadian employment offer. However, because this programme provides an employer-specific work visa, you must work for the same company in the same place.
- International Co-op – Through this programme, international students can complete an internship or work placement in Canada. However, this is only true when it is a need.
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