Young foreign nationals between the ages of 25 and 35 can aspire to come to Canada to gain international exposure. The International Experience Class program offers the category of Working Holiday to young citizens of select countries to seek temporary employment in Canada.
Foreign nationals can obtain an open work permit for the duration of 12 months to 24 months. The Open Work permit under the Working Holiday category allows foreign nationals to work for Canadian employers.
Getting in touch with an immigration expert is crucial to understanding your options.
Young citizens of participating countries in the International Experience Class program can work for a Canadian company and enrich their work profile. Applicants should have a valid job offer or a signed contract from any Canadian employer. The occupation in the job offer should be relevant to the professional qualification of the foreign national who is applying for an open work permit under the Working Holiday category of IEC.
The following foreign nationals from participant countries can benefit from the Working Holiday Visa:
Note the following requirements of the IEC program that apply to Working Holiday:
Submit an IEC profile by expressing interest in Working Holiday if you are eligible for the IEC program. The selection of candidates is through a random method with multiple rounds of invitations. The candidate receives an Invitation to Apply (ITA) if selected. The candidate should accept the ITA within ten days and apply for an Open Work Permit within twenty days. Attaching all necessary documents and evidence is a must to avoid refusals.
Following are the participant countries with the duration of the Working Holiday under the IEC program.
| Country | Duration of Working Holiday |
| Australia | Up to 24 months |
| Austria | Up to 12 months |
| Belgium | Up to 12 months |
| Chile | Up to 12 months |
| Costa Rica | Up to 12 months |
| Croatia | Up to 12 months |
| Czech Republic | Up to 12 months |
| Denmark | Up to 12 months |
| Estonia | Up to 12 months |
| France* | Up to 24 months |
| Germany | Up to 12 months |
| Greece | Up to 12 months |
| Hong Kong | Up to 12 months |
| Ireland | Up to 24 months |
| Italy | Up to 12 months (of which up to six months may be paid employment) |
| Japan | Up to 12 months |
| Korea | Up to 12 months |
| Latvia | Up to 12 months |
| Lithuania | Up to 12 months |
| Mexico | Up to 12 months |
| Netherlands | Up to 12 months |
| New Zealand | Up to 23 months |
| Norway | Up to 12 months |
| Poland | Up to 12 months |
| Portugal | Up to 12 months |
| San Marino | Up to 12 months |
| Slovakia | Up to 12 months |
| Slovenia | Up to 12 months |
| Spain | Up to 12 months |
| Sweden | Up to 12 months |
| Switzerland | N/A |
| Taiwan | Up to 12 months |
| Ukraine | Up to 12 months |
| United Kingdom | Up to 24 months |
You are in the right place if you wish to empower yourself with International exposure. Dev Immigration Services Inc will understand your immigration objectives and design a tailor-made immigration plan to match your background. Get in touch with us today if you wish to widen your horizons by immigrating to Canada.
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