Last Updated On 6 May 2023, 10:32 AM EDT (Toronto Time)
The new IEC 2023 round of invitations sent out 2,450 invitations in three categories, for the week ending May 5, 2023
Over 1,723 persons have been invited to apply for open work permits under the IEC Working Holiday visa category.
Total of 69,607 invites have already been distributed under the IEC Working Holiday category this year.
IEC 2023 has a quota of inviting more than 90,000 applicants from over 32 countries this year, under all the 3 categories.
To access country-specific quotas for 2023, please click here.
Around 77,730 invitations have already been sent under all the 3 categories so far.
Candidates in the Young Professional category got 465 invites, whilst candidates from major countries in the International Co-op (internship) category received just 262.
According to the latest IRCC’s official processing update on May 2, 80% of IEC 2023 applications are being handled within 6 weeks.
Below are the category-wise lists of country-specific latest invitations issued, available spots, applicants in the pool, and chances of receiving an invite next week.
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Working Holiday Visa Category IEC 2023
In the Working Holiday category, invited individuals are granted an open work visa, allowing them to work in Canada for almost any organization/company/employer.
This category is for the candidates from eligible countries, if they:
- do not have a job offer from Canadian employer
- would like to work in Canada for different employers
- would like to work in more than one place and financially support their Canada trip.
Country | Invitations Issued Week Ending May 5 | Total Invitations Issued In 2023 | Candidates In Pool | Available Spots | Chances of Receiving An Invitation Next Week |
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Andorra | 0 | 14 | 3 | 20 | Excellent |
Australia | 257 | 4,936 | 705 | unlimited | Excellent |
Austria | 0 | 154 | 59 | 0 | Very low |
Belgium | 38 | 872 | 80 | 171 | Excellent |
Chile | 0 | 2,292 | 6,857 | 0 | Very low |
Costa Rica | 99 | 507 | 1,051 | 100 | Very low |
Croatia | 3 | 92 | 8 | 216 | Excellent |
Czech Republic | 18 | 746 | 48 | 519 | Excellent |
Denmark | 0 | 243 | 35 | 167 | Excellent |
Estonia | 3 | 102 | 4 | 53 | Excellent |
France | 0 | 16,885 | 7,105 | 0 | Very low |
Germany | 101 | 3,232 | 348 | 2,241 | Excellent |
Greece | 10 | 270 | 20 | 133 | Excellent |
Hong Kong | 10 | 276 | 19 | 81 | Excellent |
Ireland | 133 | 5,746 | 401 | 7,094 | Excellent |
Italy | 85 | 1,595 | 189 | 825 | Excellent |
Japan | 205 | 4,224 | 523 | 3,186 | Excellent |
Korea Republic | 280 | 9,753 | 676 | 564 | Very good |
Latvia | 0 | 72 | 20 | 0 | Very low |
Lithuania | 6 | 343 | 51 | 11 | Very low |
Luxembourg | 2 | 25 | 3 | 62 | Excellent |
Netherlands | 0 | 787 | 98 | 254 | Excellent |
New Zealand | 69 | 1,591 | 191 | 1,365 | Excellent |
Norway | 3 | 62 | 8 | 95 | Excellent |
Poland | 27 | 630 | 57 | 285 | Excellent |
Portugal | 23 | 703 | 73 | 1,266 | Excellent |
San Marino | 0 | 4 | 0 | 22 | Excellent |
Slovakia | 19 | 403 | 24 | 75 | Excellent |
Slovenia | 1 | 31 | 5 | 68 | Excellent |
Spain | 46 | 1,448 | 145 | 944 | Excellent |
Sweden | 13 | 267 | 40 | 437 | Excellent |
Taiwan | 272 | 4,013 | 882 | 303 | Low |
United Kingdom | 0 | 7,289 | 955 | 5,775 | Excellent |
Total | 1,723 | 69,607 | 20,683 | 26,332 |
IEC 2023 Young Professionals
Invited applicants from qualifying countries get a closed work visa for a specific company in Canada under the Young Professionals category.
Candidates must have a job offer from a Canadian firm that will help them advance in their professions.
They are given an employer-specific work permit and are not allowed to work for any other company in Canada.
Country | Invitations Issued Week Ending May 5 | Total Invitations Issued In 2023 | Candidates In Pool | Available Spots | Chances of Receiving An Invitation Next Week |
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Australia | 12 | 100 | 5 | unlimited | Excellent |
Austria | 1 | 10 | 0 | 57 | Excellent |
Chile | 39 | 386 | 7 | 132 | Excellent |
Costa Rica | 11 | 158 | 4 | 23 | Excellent |
Croatia | 1 | 7 | 0 | 16 | Excellent |
Czech Republic | 19 | 182 | 3 | 34 | Excellent |
Estonia | 2 | 6 | 0 | 7 | Excellent |
France | 250 | 2,185 | 60 | 941 | Excellent |
France via Volontariat international en entreprise (VIE) | 15 | 247 | 62 | 325 | Excellent |
Germany | 35 | 295 | 12 | 191 | Excellent |
Greece | 4 | 108 | 4 | 108 | Excellent |
Ireland | 13 | 95 | 7 | 131 | Excellent |
Italy | 3 | 154 | 0 | 136 | Excellent |
Latvia | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | Excellent |
Lithuania | 0 | 16 | 1 | 12 | Excellent |
Luxembourg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | Excellent |
Netherlands | 0 | 101 | 18 | 114 | Excellent |
Norway | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | Excellent |
Poland | 10 | 60 | 1 | 85 | Excellent |
Portugal | 4 | 26 | 1 | 188 | Excellent |
Slovakia | 1 | 37 | 1 | 12 | Excellent |
Slovenia | 1 | 6 | 0 | 12 | Excellent |
Spain | 17 | 130 | 5 | 97 | Excellent |
Spain via ICEX Vives | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | 46 | Excellent |
Sweden | 3 | 24 | 0 | 89 | Excellent |
Switzerland | 18 | 196 | 6 | 59 | Excellent |
Taiwan | 6 | 112 | 4 | 73 | Excellent |
Total | 465 | 4,654 | 201 | 2,915 |
International Co-op (Internship)
Under the International Co-op (Internship) category, invited applicants are awarded a closed work permit specific to an employer.
This category is for you, if you are a citizen of one of the qualified countries and;
Country | Invitations Issued Week Ending May 5 | Total Invitations Issued In 2023 | Candidates In Pool | Available Spots | Chances of Receiving An Invitation Next Week |
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France | 239 | 3,324 | 58 | 1,965 | Excellent |
Ireland | 2 | 15 | 0 | 39 | Excellent |
Germany | 18 | 81 | 3 | 112 | Excellent |
Luxembourg | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | Excellent |
Switzerland | 2 | 30 | 1 | 29 | Excellent |
Taiwan | 1 | 16 | 1 | 9 | Excellent |
Total | 262 | 3,469 | 63 | 2,163 |
What is IEC 2023?
On January 9, 2023, the 2023 International Experience Canada (IEC) season began. Canada aims to allow 90,000 teenagers from more than 30 countries to work and travel during the 2023 season.
International Experience Canada (IEC) allows youngsters to travel and work in Canada for up to two years, if they are citizens of eligible countries.
Is International Experience Canada 2023 open?
Yes, IEC 2023 is open and currently accepting expression of interest from citizens of eligible countries.
What countries are eligible for IEC 2023?
Andorra
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Chile
Costa Rica
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark (Danish citizens who reside in Greenland and the Faroe Islands are also eligible)
Estonia
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Poland
Portugal
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Ukraine
United Kingdom