Last Updated On 19 February 2023, 9:38 AM EST (Toronto Time)
International Experience Canada – IEC 2023 sent out over 6,700 invites in the 6th round of invitations for the week ending February 17, 2023.
6,294 candidates received invites under Working Holiday category from various countries having an excellent chance of receiving an invitation in next week IEC 2023 draw.
There are presently 5,880 applications from 32 countries in the Working Holiday pool and 26,107 available spots for IEC 2023.
In 2023, almost 42,867 applications have already been invited under the Working Holiday Category.
The Young Professional category received over 248 invites, while the International Co-op (internship) category garnered over 191.
This year, the total allotment for IEC 2023 is 90,000 people.
More than 47,000 invitations have already been granted in 6 IEC 2023 draws. The current IEC season has a processing time of just 2 weeks, according to the most recent IRCC processing update (Feb 15).
The entire list of major nations is shown below, along with the number of invitations sent out this week, total invitations issued thus far, available seats, and applicants in the pool.
1. Working Holiday Category
Working Holiday invitees are given an open work visa that permits them to work for nearly any company in Canada.
You are eligible if you are from a qualifying nation and;
- have no job offer
- would like to work for more than one firm in Canada
- would like to work in more than one field and earn enough money to travel
Country | Invitations Issued This Week | Total Invitations Issued In 2023 | Candidates In Pool | Available Spots |
---|---|---|---|---|
Andorra | 2 | 6 | 0 | 21 |
Australia | 344 | 2,690 | 0 | Unlimited |
Austria | 9 | 131 | 5 | 10 |
Belgium | 52 | 556 | 16 | 358 |
Croatia | 6 | 65 | 0 | 233 |
Czech Republic | 51 | 501 | 25 | 666 |
Denmark | 12 | 137 | 4 | 249 |
Estonia | 3 | 55 | 1 | 77 |
France | 3,125 | 14,588 | 4,255 | 0 |
Germany | 193 | 1,899 | 68 | 3,237 |
Greece | 18 | 193 | 4 | 48 |
Hong Kong | 19 | 201 | 7 | 85 |
Ireland | 394 | 3,622 | 154 | 8,223 |
Italy | 90 | 964 | 34 | 1,137 |
Japan | 321 | 2,379 | 107 | 4,710 |
Korea Republic | 766 | 6,352 | 860 | 48 |
Latvia | 2 | 59 | 1 | 0 |
Lithuania | 23 | 238 | 2 | 49 |
Luxembourg | 0 | 14 | 1 | 71 |
Netherlands | 43 | 531 | 25 | 39 |
New Zealand | 84 | 942 | 44 | 1,802 |
Norway | 3 | 31 | 0 | 111 |
Poland | 37 | 383 | 8 | 403 |
Portugal | 46 | 393 | 14 | 1,463 |
San Marino | 0 | 4 | 0 | 22 |
Slovakia | 24 | 272 | 10 | 137 |
Slovenia | 0 | 23 | 1 | 70 |
Spain | 94 | 931 | 39 | 205 |
Sweden | 20 | 127 | 7 | 508 |
United Kingdom | 513 | 4,580 | 188 | 2,125 |
Total | 6,294 | 42,867 | 5,880 | 26,107 |
2. Young Professionals Category
Under the Young Professionals category, invited candidates are given an employer-specific work visa.
Candidates for this category must meet the following eligibility:
- a legitimate employment offer from a Canadian firm that can help them progress professionally.
- to work for the same company in the same location.
Country | Invitations Issued This Week | Total Invitations Issued In 2023 | Candidates In Pool | Available Spots |
Australia | 7 | 47 | 1 | Unlimited |
Austria | 0 | 3 | 1 | 57 |
Chile | 19 | 221 | 14 | 152 |
Costa Rica | 2 | 115 | 3 | 0 |
Croatia | 1 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
Czech Republic | 13 | 103 | 6 | 82 |
Estonia | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
France | 122 | 1244 | 55 | 1446 |
Germany | 24 | 139 | 0 | 263 |
Greece | 3 | 76 | 0 | 4 |
Ireland | 8 | 52 | 2 | 135 |
Italy | 10 | 117 | 0 | 155 |
Latvia | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
Lithuania | 0 | 15 | 0 | 14 |
Luxembourg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Norway | 2 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
Poland | 2 | 27 | 0 | 98 |
Portugal | 1 | 16 | 0 | 192 |
Slovakia | 1 | 22 | 3 | 19 |
Slovenia | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
Spain | 9 | 69 | 2 | 115 |
Sweden | 1 | 11 | 0 | 95 |
Switzerland | 16 | 108 | 6 | 125 |
Taiwan | 6 | 66 | 4 | 22 |
Total | 248 | 2,468 | 98 | 3,041 |
3. International Co-op (Internship)
In the International Co-op (Internship) category, an employer-specific work visa is given. You fall into this category, if you:
- are a post-secondary student who has been offered a position in Canada for a work placement or internship;
- will complete this work placement or internship to complete your studies; and
- will work for the same employer in the same location throughout your stay in Canada.
Country | Invitations issued this week | Total Invitations Issued In 2023 | Candidates In Pool | Available Spots |
---|---|---|---|---|
France | 186 | 1975 | 144 | 2915 |
Ireland | 0 | 6 | 0 | 46 |
Luxembourg | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
Switzerland | 4 | 13 | 0 | 41 |
Taiwan | 1 | 7 | 0 | 9 |
Total | 191 | 2,004 | 144 | 3,020 |
