The IEC program is now open to accept global youth to Canada

The Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has now opened the International Experience Canada (IEC) program to welcome the international youth to the maple leaf country. On January 9, 2023, Sean Fraser- the immigration minister of Canada announced that the IEC season is now open to foreign youngsters, who have shown interest in acquiring work and travel experience in Canada. Find out more.

International Experience Canada (IEC) – 2023

The IRCC has designed IEC to help global youth add valued and various skills to Canada's economy when they come from overseas to obtain meaningful work and life experiences in Canada. Likewise, Canadian youth advantage from working, travelling overseas, and gaining a global perspective.

Candidates in IEC pool will get the invitations

The candidates who are already in the IEC pool will start receiving ITAs (Invitations to Apply) for their work permit.

In 2023, Canadian government will offer this opportunity to approximately 90,000 worldwide youth, as announced by IRCC on December 1, 2022. Inviting increased number of candidates this year will help employers in Canada to find the workers they require to fill labour shortages across various Canadian provinces.

Commenting on the commencement of International Experience Canada (IEC) program, Immigration Minister said, “Our government supports international youth to work and travel in Canada, effectively helping employers find the workers they need. By giving youth the opportunity to gain international travel and work experience, we are strengthening our economy and creating a win-win solution for everyone involved.”

Canada has an established history of supporting global as well as Canadian youth to travel and work overseas. The IEC provide opportunity to the youngsters to discover new cultures, languages and societies, while evolving life skills and enlightening their future job opportunities. However, as of now the IEC has tie up with selected countries only.

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Other popular pathways for immigration to Canada

Canada has several immigration programs to invite the candidates from overseas and allocate them the Permanent Resident (PR) Visa. In 2023, the Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will welcome 465,000 newcomers on PR visa. Here are some popular pathways for immigration to Canada in 2023:

• Federal Express Entry system
• Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)
• Family-sponsored program
• Provincial Investor immigration program
• Self-employed persons program

Express Entry remains the most popular and fastest way to get Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) Visa. If you wish to immigrate to Canada on Permanent Resident (PR) Visa in 2023, you may contact qualified and trusted Canada immigration Expert at Visas Avenue to check your eligibility for the most relevant program and apply to the same.

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