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The IEC 2023 pool is now open

The International Experience Canada (IEC) program is accepting applications for its 2023 pool.

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The opening of the application pool comes following last year’s announcement, that the IEC would be expanding its program intake, allowing close to 90,000 applicants from partner countries the opportunity to work and travel in Canada, in 2023.

The program is Canada’s pathway to offer international exposure and work experience to the youth of 36 partner countries —allowing approved applicants the opportunity to work in Canada with a work permit , and travel freely within the country. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) hopes that the expansion of the program will further help fulfil labour needs in sectors that suffered during the pandemic, most notably in tourism.

How does the IEC program work?

Citizens of partner nations with bilateral Youth Mobility Agreements with Canada; and who are within the eligible age range (18-29, 18-30, 0r 18-35, (all-inclusive)—depending on the nationality of the applicant ) may qualify for an IEC work permit. There are three main streams under which applicants can apply:

The Working Holiday stream , which can grant an Open Work Permit (OWP) for up to two years, allowing holders to work for any employer in Canada and in most industries;
The Young Professionals stream , which issues an employer-specific work permit for individuals who have a job offer, and plan to work with a single employer in Canada; and
The International Co-op Internship stream , which allows citizens of participating countries, who are enrolled in a post-secondary program in their country of citizenship, to intern for a specific Canadian company.

The program works on an “expression of interest / invitation to apply” model, wherein interested candidates can submit a candidacy profile to the IEC pool. If chosen, these candidates (now applicants), will receive an invitation to apply for a Canadian work permit.

If the application is approved, the applicant will receive their work permit under their specific stream and be eligible to enter and work in Canada for the period of their authorized stay.

Eligibility

Candidates who want to apply under the IEC must:

Be a citizen / passport holder of one of the 36 partner countries that have Youth Mobility Agreements with Canada;
Have a valid passport for the duration of their stay in Canada;
Be within the eligible age range (18-29, 18-30, or 18-35, (all-inclusive), depending on the applicant's nationality ) at the time of their application;
Have the equivalent of $2,500 CAD upon landing in Canada;
Be able to take out health insurance for the duration of their stay;
Be admissible to Canada;
Have (prior to departure) a round-trip ticket or the financial resources to purchase a departure ticket at the end of their authorized stay in Canada;
Not be accompanied by dependents; and
Pay the appropriate fees .

The expansion of the IEC program capacity comes at a time when Canada is hoping to welcome more newcomers than ever, with over 800,000 economic immigrants expected to come to the country within the next three years. Youth who gain the requisite amount of work experience in Canada through the IEC may find themselves further eligible for immigration to Canada in the future.

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The International Experience Canada (IEC) program is now accepting applications for its 2023 pool. This opportunity will be extended to nearly 90,000 youths from 36 countries.

The opening of the pool comes after an announcement in December outlining a 20% increase in the number of applicants that are able to apply this year. Up to 90,000 candidates will have the opportunity to live, work and travel in Canada in 2023.

The IEC program helps youth from 36 partner countries explore new cultures, languages and societies, all while developing life skills and improving their job prospects for the future. According to the IRCC, the expansion of this program will further help fill labour needs in sectors most impacted, such as in tourism.

What is the IEC Program?

International Experience Canada (IEC) is a set of programs enabling young people from 36 participating countries to travel to Canada to live and work temporarily. Foreign nationals who are successful through one of the IEC programs will be authorizes to apply for a Canadian work permit without the need for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). IEC authorizes temporary stay in Canada, with the approval of work permits for a maximum of one year.

The aim of the program is to give youth, age range (18-29, 18-30, 0r 18-35 – depending on the nationality of the applicant) the opportunity to travel to Canada to live and work. There are three main streams for which applicants can apply to:

Working Holiday
Young Professionals
International Co-op Internship

It should be noted that while IEC encompasses these three programs, Canada has a unique relationship with each of the participating countries. For this reason, some participating countries may only offer one or two of the IEC programs, while others will offer all three options.

How to Apply

Foreign nationals interested in applying to an IEC program must follow a five step process:

Step One: Create an IEC profile Once a foreign national determines that their country participates in IEC and selects their preferred program, they may create an account on the IEC website. As long as they meet the eligibility requirements their account is automatically entered into the IEC pool of candidates.

Step Two: Receive an Invitation to Apply IEC regularly conducts random draws of IEC candidates. If a candidate is selected in a draw, they will be issued an Invitation to Apply, which enables them to move onto step three. Quotas vary by program and by country, so candidates should verify their country’s quotas to gain a better understanding of their probability of receiving an Invitation to Apply.

Step Three: Accept the Invitation to Apply If a candidate receives an Invitation to Apply, they are given 10 days to accept the invitation. After accepting, they are given 20 days to submit an online application for a work permit. If an applicant chooses to decline an invitation they will be returned to the pool of candidates and will continue being considered in future draws.

Step Four: Submit Work Permit Application After accepting an Invitation to Apply, a foreign national has 20 days to submit a work permit application online using the IRCC web portal. Applicants should review documentation requirements in advance so they can be sure they will have sufficient time to prepare the application.

Step Five: Receive Work Permit If an application is successful, the applicant will receive confirmation of their work permit and issued information about the validity period of their authorization to work in Canada.

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1,757 iec invitations issued in the week of june 7.

The working holiday programs in the UK, Australia, and South Korea saw the largest allocations this week.

Unfortunately, we are also seeing more countries with large numbers of candidates in the pool and few spots left. These are the countries with more than 2,000 candidates in the pool:

France’s working holiday program has 18,060 candidates in the pool and 16 spots left. It received just 52 invitations this round. For those sitting in the pool, it might be worth looking into how French can help you immigrate to Canada via Express Entry.
Chile’s working holiday program has 9,036 candidates in the pool and one spot left.
Taiwan’s working holiday program has 2,478 candidates in the pool and 8 spots available.
Costa Rica’s working holiday program has 2,277 candidates in the pool and no spots left.

If you are targeting one of these programs, consider reading our article about alternatives to the working holiday program.

Odds for receiving an invitation remain Excellent for the vast majority of countries and programs.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has not yet announced the final round for IEC 2024.

Largest allocations this week

In the week of June 7, the UK’s working holiday program saw the most invitations with 396 being sent out.

If you are one of the lucky ones to receive an invitation to one of the IEC programs this week, make sure you read our guides to get familiar with your next steps:

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Updated Quotas for High Demand Programs

To adjust for the extremely high demand for the working holiday program, IRCC has also increased the quota for the Working Holiday program for Austria, Belgium, France, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Spain, and South Korea.

The quota for Greece was also adjusted, with space in the Working Holiday and International Co-Op programs reducing to make way for more invitations in the Young Professional category.

Temporary Resident Levels: Changes for IEC

If you’re concerned about the impact of the temporary resident target on the IEC program , we have published an article about how the changes may impact the IEC program .

We cover the following questions:

I am waiting in the IEC pool, will this announcement reduce my changes of being invited in the coming rounds?
I am currently in Canada for a working holiday but I need to renew my work permit with an LMIA. Will this be possible?
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Will more PR options become available for IEC workers?

More About This IEC Season

The IEC 2024 season officially opened on December 11, 2023. International youth from eligible countries have been able to submit profiles to the IEC pool since then. Back in December, the Canadian government announced that the first round of invitations would begin the week of January 8, 2024. Read the full story here .

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Canada has announced that the IEC fees for all participants in the IEC 2024 season is $172 CAD.

The fees you pay for IEC differ depending on which program you are using to come to Canada. Working Holiday candidates must pay a $100 CAD fee. Young Professionals and International Co-op candidates do not have to pay additional fees, but their employers must pay a $230 CAD employer compliance fee.

Those who need to give biometrics will also need to pay the $85 CAD biometric fee when you pay the IEC fee.

The IEC fee, open work permit holder fee, and employer compliance fees are refundable if you withdraw your work permit application before you receive your Port of Entry (POE) letter of introduction, or your employer withdraws their offer of employment before your work permit is issued. You will also receive a refund if your work permit application is refused.

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In order to come to Canada on an IEC work permit, such as the Working Holiday Visa , you need to get health insurance for the duration of your stay.

Every year, we hear stories of people who make major errors when it comes to insurance for their IEC adventure in Canada, leading to shorter-than-expect work permit durations and unnecessary medical bills. That’s why we released a video on all things health insurance. Check it out!

The 2024 IEC season

The 2024 International Experience Canada (IEC) season opened on January 8, 2024.

Since Dec. 11, 2023, eligible candidates are able to complete these steps:

Submit a profile: Submit a profile through your IRCC account in order to be considered for an invitation. If you submitted a profile in previous years, you can use the same account, but you have to create a new profile.
Receive an invitation: In order to apply for a work permit, first you have to be invited. Invitations are issued each week through a randomized lottery system. The earlier you’re in the pool, the more invitation rounds you’ll be considered for.
Submit a work permit application: If you receive an invitation, you then have 10 days to accept or decline the invitation. If you accept, you have 20 days from that moment to prepare and submit your application.

Invitation rounds typically begin in the weeks following the season opening.

Once quotas for each country are announced, they will be posted on this page along with regular updates on spots remaining and chances of receiving an invitation.

What to do to prepare yourself for iec.

If you’re hoping to snag an invitation through IEC, the best thing to do is plan ahead. You can start by checking your eligibility for IEC — take our free Canadian Immigration Quiz to see if you’re eligible.

First, make sure you’re eligible for one of the three IEC programs: the Working Holiday program (the most popular option), Young Professionals , and International Co-op .

If you meet the eligibility for one of the programs, the next step is to submit yourself to the pools . Submitting your profile as early as possible will guarantee that you’re considered for all invitation rounds. Invitations are issued randomly, so you want to be in the pools as early as possible.

You can also begin preparing yourself for the work permit application you’ll have to submit if you receive an invitation.

For free personalized guidance, make sure to sign up for a Moving2Canada account . Your account gives you access to tons of resources, including checklists with step-by-step instructions for your immigration process, job openings from Canadian employers looking to hire IEC participants, and much more!

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Finding a job for the 2024 iec season.

Many IEC Working Holiday participants may want to start looking for jobs in Canada before they arrive. Thankfully, we have partnered with several Canadian employers who are looking to hire 2024 IEC participants.

Check out the Moving2Canada Jobs Board .

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If you’re looking for a physically demanding job with a great crew, we recommend taking a look at our partner, Young Guns Container Crew. They’re hiring labourers to help unload shipping containers in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Cornwall, Ontario (among others!). They love IECers and can offer you a job before you arrive. Apply here — or get more information by watching this video:

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Skyscapes is hiring general labourers and construction workers who are authorized to work in Canada or who will be soon. Learn more and apply here .

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The IEC program allows international youth from more than 30 countries aged 18 to 35 (or in some cases, 18 to 30) to live and work in Canada for up to 24 months.

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2023 IEC Canada Visa Pool Is Now Open!

Is one of your goals for this year to work and explore Canada? Now is the perfect time to start your preparations! The IEC 2023 pool is now open, meaning you can begin the process of applying for a working permit and visa to Canada. Through Alliance Visas, you can access the IEC Canada 2023 visa pool and secure a spot, however spaces are limited so don’t delay! Read on to find out more about the 2023 IEC season and how you can apply with us today.

What is IEC?

The International Experience Canada (IEC) program is a working holiday program run by the Government of Canada. It allows young people from participating countries to come to Canada and gain international experience while also exploring Canadian culture. The program gives eligible applicants an opportunity to stay and work in Canada for up to two years. There are 3 kinds of work and travel experiences available: Working Holiday , Young Professionals and International Co-op (Internship). Click on the links to see the requirements for each.

Who Can Apply?

If you are between the ages of 18-30 (18-35 depending on which country you’re from) and have a valid passport, you may be eligible to apply for an IEC Canada working holiday visa. Eligibility also depends on your nationality; some countries are not eligible for this program. Check the full list of eligible countries to make sure you can apply.

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In order to qualify for the IEC Canada visa pool for 2023, applicants must meet certain criteria. The requirements include: being a citizen of one of the participating countries, being between the ages of 18 and 35, having valid travel documents, and having enough funds to support yourself during your stay in Canada. Additionally, you must be able to demonstrate that you are a genuine temporary entrant and have proof of health insurance that is valid in Canada. Finally, you must pass a criminal and medical background check to be eligible.

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International Experience Canada (IEC) 2023 pool is now open!

Following the sudden increase in capacity – the International Experience Canada (IEC) program is now accepting applications for its 2023 pool.

The opening of the IEC pool in 2023 comes following the announcement made last year that IEC would be expanding its program intake – allowing some 90,000 candidates from eligible countries the permit to travel and work in Canada.

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The IEC program is Canada’s way of offering employment experience – as well as international exposure to youth from 36 eligible countries. This allows eligible candidates the opportunity to work and travel freely in Canada while on a work permit. With the expansion of the IEC program, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) hope to fulfill labor needs in targeted sectors and In-demand occupation list in Canada - impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

How does the IEC program work?

Citizens of eligible countries, partnered with bilateral Youth Mobility Agreements with Canada – who are within the required age range (18-29, 18-30, or 18-35) may qualify for an IEC work permit. There are three streams under which potential candidates can apply:

Working Holiday Stream: This stream grants an Open Work Permit (OWP) for up to 2 years, which allows holders to work for any Canadian employer.
Young Professionals Stream: This stream issues an employer-specific work permit for individuals with a valid job offer.
International Co-op Internship Stream: This stream allows citizens of eligible countries, enrolled in a post-secondary program in their home country – to intern for a specific Canadian employer.

The IEC program works on an Expression of Interest (EOI) or Invitation to Apply (ITA) model, where candidates interested to apply must submit a candidate profile to the IEC pool. Candidates with the highest-ranked profiles in the IEC pool are selected and issued an invitation to apply for a Canadian work permit.

Who is eligible for the IEC program?

Candidates wanting to apply under the IEC program must:

Be a citizen of the 36 eligible countries, partnered with bilateral Youth Mobility Agreements with Canada.
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Have at least CAD$ 2,500 upon landing in Canada.
Be able to take out health insurance for the duration of their stay in Canada.
Have a round ticket (prior to departure) or financial resources to purchase a departure ticket at the end of their permitted stay in Canada.
Not be accompanied by dependents.
Pay the mandated processing fees.
Be admissible to Canada.

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With the expansion of the International Experience Canada (IEC) program – Canada hopes to welcome more immigrants than ever. This expansion comes at a time when Canada expects to welcome over 800,000 economic immigrants with its Immigration Level Plans for 2023-2025 - to the country within the next three years. Candidates with the required employment experience in Canada gained under the IEC work permit – may also be further eligible for Canada Immigration under various permanent residency programs in the future.

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Canada is a popular travel destination for foreign residents who want to experience the country’s natural beauty and friendly culture. If you’re a young person looking for an adventure abroad, a Working Holiday Visa is an excellent way to explore Canada’s diverse landscape and multiculturalism, while also earning money to fund your travel.

The Canadian Working Holiday Visa program is available to youth from 35 countries, giving them an opportunity to live and work in Canada for up to two years. In this article, we provide in-depth information on how to apply for a Working Holiday Visa for Canada, including who is eligible and how you can get an open work permit under this program.

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The Working Holiday Visa is part of the International Experience Canada (IEC) program , which gives youth from selected countries a chance to live, travel, and work in Canada for up to two years.

Also known as programme vacances-travail (PVT) , the Working Holiday Visa is very popular among young people aged 18 to 35 years who want to earn money while travelling across Canada.

Applicants approved for a Working Holiday Visa receive an open work permit that allows them to work for any eligible employer in Canada at any location in the country. Moreover, Working Holiday Visa holders don’t require a job offer to qualify for the program, and can instead look for jobs after arriving in Canada . Also, Canadian employers don’t need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to hire candidates with open work permits, which makes the job search process easier for Working Holiday Visa holders.

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Citizens of 35 countries are eligible for the Working Holiday Visa program, as part of bilateral Youth Mobility agreements with Canada. Some of the participating countries include Australia, Belgium, Chile, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom. You can find the full list of eligible countries on the government website.

You may be eligible for a Canadian Working Holiday Visa if you meet all of the following criteria:

You’re a citizen of one of the 35 countries that participate in the program
You’re 18 to 35 years of age (some countries have a maximum age limit of 29 or 30)
You want to work for one or more Canadian employers in more than one location
You don’t have a Canadian job offer
You want to earn money to fund your travel and stay in Canada.

The Working Holiday Visa is only one of the work and travel experiences available under the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. There are two additional experience categories available under this program. You may be eligible to submit your profile for more than one category pool to increase your chances of qualifying.

Young Professionals

To be eligible for the Young Professionals (YP) category, you must have a Canadian job offer that will help in your professional development. Selected applicants under the YP category receive an employer-specific work permit and must continue to work for the same employer for the duration of their stay in Canada.

International Co-op (Internship)

Students who are studying at foreign universities or colleges may be eligible for the International Co-op IEC category if they have an internship or co-op job offer from an employer in Canada and need to complete a work placement as part of their study program. If you qualify for this category, you’ll receive an employer-specific work permit and can only work for one Canadian employer during your stay in Canada.

If you’re planning to apply for a Working Holiday Visa to Canada, here’s a step-by-step overview of the application process:

Understand how IEC pools work

International Experience Canada is a seasonal program, and each year, quotas are set for each country and category. For example, in the 2023 IEC season, France has a quota of 7,000 for Working Holiday Visa, 2,200 for Young Professionals, and 4,250 for International Co-op. The quota depicts the target number of work permit applications that will be accepted under each category. However, in some cases, Invitations to Apply (ITAs) may be issued over and above the quota for the season.

There may be several rounds of invitation per category per country. Shortlisted candidates are invited to apply for a work permit that allows them to work in Canada.

If eligible, you can submit your profile to more than one IEC category. However, you can only create one profile. Your profile will stay in the pool until the end of the season, until you get an ITA, or until you’re no longer eligible (whichever comes first).

Become an IEC candidate

Create an ircc account.

Before you apply, you’ll need to create an account on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website .

Check if you meet eligibility requirements for IEC

Find out if you’re eligible for the IEC program by filling out the online questionnaire . If you’ve already created an IRCC account, you can access the questionnaire by signing into your account and selecting “International Experience Canada”.

The questionnaire takes 10 minutes and you’ll need to provide basic information about your country of citizenship, country of permanent residence, country of residence, student status, and job offer (if this applies to you).

Complete your online IEC profile

If you were signed in to your IRCC account when you checked your eligibility, that information is automatically entered into your IEC profile. However, if you completed the questionnaire without signing in, use the personal reference code you received at the end of the questionnaire to pre-fill part of your profile.

You can then complete your International Experience Canada profile with additional information to verify your identity and contact details. You have 60 days to complete and submit your IEC profile.

Submit your IEC profile

Once your profile is complete, you’ll receive details about the IEC pools available (Working Holiday Visa, Young Professionals, or International Co-op) to you. You can choose to enter your profile into more than one pool to maximize your chances of qualifying for a visa. The schedule section on the IRCC website will give you insight into your chances of receiving an ITA in the next round.

Wait for an Invitation to Apply (ITA)

There may be multiple rounds of invitation for different IEC categories, depending on the country you’ve applied from. If you’re selected under any of the categories, you’ll receive an Invitation to Apply for a work permit.

Rounds of invitations are conducted separately for each country, and invites are issued for the International Co-op category first, followed by the Young Professionals category. Working Holiday Visa ITAs are issued last. This means if you qualify for the Young Professionals and Working Holiday Visa category (and there are spots left in both), you’ll receive an ITA for Young Professionals first, which you can accept or reject. If there are no spots left in other categories you’re eligible for, you may receive only a Working Holiday Visa category ITA.

Apply for a work permit under Working Holiday Visa

An Invitation to Apply is not a work permit, and it does not allow you to come to Canada. Once you receive an ITA, you must apply for a work permit, pay the application fee, and get a port of entry letter of introduction. Here’s an overview of the work permit application process under the Working Holiday Visa category of IEC:

Accept your ITA

Once you get an ITA, you have 10 days to accept (or reject) it. If you accept, you have 20 more days to apply for a work permit . To accept an ITA, go to the “Continue my profile/application” section in your account, find the Work permit application, and click “Start application”.

If you don’t respond to the ITA (accept or reject) within the stipulated time, your invitation will expire and you’ll need to create a fresh IEC profile (if you’re still eligible) to reapply. However, if you reject an ITA, your profile will remain in the pool to be considered for future invitation rounds. For instance, if you’re more interested in the Working Holiday Visa category but receive an ITA under Young Professionals, you can reject it and wait for a Working Holiday Visa ITA. Bear in mind that you’ll only receive an ITA if there are still open spots left in your category.

Gather essential documents

Since you only have 20 days to submit your work permit application, it’s advisable to start gathering your documents as soon as you’re accepted into the Working Holiday Visa pool. Typically, you’ll need your passport, proof of residency, police clearance certificate, resume , medical test results, and photograph. You may also need to show that you have enough funds for your travel, and either a return flight ticket or money to purchase one.

Submit your work permit application

Sign in to your IRCC account and continue your work permit application. Fill out the application form and upload all the necessary documents.

In the section about your offer of employment, type “A9999999” in the offer of employment number field. For the question, “Has your employer paid the Employer Compliance fee?”, select No. Type “Non-applicable – Working Holiday” in the employer address fields. Pay the work permit fee before submitting the application.

Receive your port of entry letter of introduction

If your application is approved, you’ll get a port of entry letter of introduction, which you must show to the border official when you enter Canada to get your work permit. A letter of introduction does not guarantee that you’ll receive a work permit, and the decision will be made by the border officer after checking your documents and interviewing you.

Your Working Holiday Visa may be valid for up to 12 or 24 months, depending on your country of citizenship. However, the length of your work permit may also vary depending on other factors, such as the remaining validity of your passport, your health insurance coverage, and more.

Some countries allow youth to participate in the International Experience Canada (IEC) program twice, but usually under different categories.

The total processing fee for a Canadian Working Holiday Visa is $346 CAD. This includes a $161 IEC fee, a $100 open work permit fee, and an $85 biometric fee. However, there may be additional costs you need to account for, such as the cost of travel documents, photocopies, courier and delivery charges, and more.

You’ll be asked to demonstrate that you have at least $2,500 CAD to cover your expenses during your stay in Canada (citizens of some countries may have to show more funds). However, the cost of living in Canada can be quite high and it can take some time to find employment, so it’s best to bring enough money to cover your living and travel costs for at least four to six months. You can use Arrive’s cost of living calculator to estimate your monthly expenses in a particular Canadian city.

In addition, you’ll have to show that you either already have a return flight ticket or have enough funds to buy one before your work permit expires.

Once you’ve submitted your documents, it will take around five weeks for your Working Holiday Visa application to be processed. This typically doesn’t include the time it takes to submit your biometrics. However, processing times may change depending on seasonality, total application volume, and other factors, so please check the government’s website for up-to-date information.

Unfortunately, your family cannot accompany you to Canada based on your Working Holiday Visa. If you wish to bring your spouse, common-law partner, or dependent children to Canada with you, they will need to separately qualify for a visitor visa, study permit or work permit.

As a Working Holiday Visa holder, you must purchase health insurance for the entire duration of your work permit before arriving in Canada. You may be asked for proof of your health insurance when you enter the country, and if your insurance is inadequate, your visa may be rejected or you may be given a shorter work permit. For instance, if your health insurance is valid for six months, you may be granted a six-month visa, even if you would otherwise be eligible for a two-year visa.

To be considered valid and sufficient, your health insurance must cover medical care, hospitalization, as well as repatriation. Although the IRCC does not specify a minimum coverage amount, it’s best to purchase adequate health coverage to avoid unforeseen emergency expenses.

Having experienced the beauty and diversity of Canada, many Working Holiday Visa holders choose to settle in Canada for good. Depending on how much Canadian work experience you gather during your time in Canada, your Working Holiday Visa can make it easier for you to qualify for permanent residence (PR) programs later.

Immigration pathways such as Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) or the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program under Express Entry award applicants extra Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for Canadian experience. If you have at least one year of Canadian work experience in a managerial, professional, or technical trade job (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3) , you may also qualify for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program .

The Working Holiday Visa or programme vacances-travail is a popular way for young people from 30-plus countries to visit, travel, and work in Canada. With a Working Holiday work permit, you’ll have the freedom to travel across Canada while also earning an income to sustain your travels. Moreover, if you happen to fall in love with Canada as you explore everything the country has to offer, your Canadian work experience will make it easier for you to qualify for PR.

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There’s nothing like trying to de-code an IEC Canada visa application to suck all the joy out of your Canada travel plans. And then before you know it, the Canada working holiday pool has closed and you’re stuck waiting for another year to apply. Meanwhile, someone else is living the high life in Canada – carving up the slopes in Whistler or downing bottomless Caesars on a rooftop in Vancouver.

Our independent Kickstart package sets you up with all the Canada working holiday essentials – including two years’ travel insurance and guidance on setting up your bank account and Social Insurance Number (SIN). If you want to take the drama out of finding a job, a place to stay and new mates when you land – opt for our 5-day Ultimate starting in either Vancouver or Toronto.

Here’s the need to know on who can apply and what jobs you can do.

About the visa

The visa pool The working holiday visa Canada (or IEC Canada visa) is issued by International Experience Canada – the immigration and citizenship department of the Canadian Government. There are a limited number of visas available each year, which is why you must first register your interest by entering the IEC visa pool. Names are then drawn at regular intervals until all the visas have been taken. If picked from the pool, you’ll receive an ‘Invitation to Apply’ (or ITA) for your Canada visa. The pool opens in Dec/Jan each year, and usually stays open until Sep/Oct. Applying early ensures your profile is exposed to the maximum number of name draws - increasing your chances of getting a visa.

Who can apply

Irish passport holders must be aged 18-35 (inclusive), meaning you must have received your ‘Invitation to Apply’ by your 36th birthday. For other eligible nationalities, click here .
All applicants must have a police background check, no criminal convictions from the last five years, and attend a biometrics appointment to have photos and fingerprints taken.
You must be able to show you have CAD $2,500 in support funds – usually in the form of bank statements.

How long for After receiving your ‘Invitation to Apply’, applying for your visa and submitting your biometrics, you’ll receive your ‘Port of Entry’ letter to work in Canada. You then have 12 months to enter Canada. Your visa allows you to work for two years, for the same or multiple employers.

How we help The IEC doesn't allow us to apply for your visa on your behalf, but we provide step-by-step guidance and webinars to ensure your application is submitted correctly. The visa costs (CAD $272) and is paid directly to the Canadian government.

Type of work

Your working holiday visa Canada gives you the freedom to do casual or career work.

Typical jobs in Canada for backpackers jobs include working in tourism, hospitality, sales, labouring, childcare, retail and seasonal work in ski and summer resorts working as housekeepers, chefs, drivers, lift attendants, ski instructors and more.

The minimum wage differs per state or province, with Alberta, Ontario and British Colombia all around the CAD $15 mark. Most of our ski and summer season employers pay between $15-24 an hour, plus tips where applicable.

You can also work in industries related to your career, education or trade. Here your earning potential will be higher, with up to CAD $40 an hour for skilled workers and uncapped potential for other sectors – especially with a two-year visa to build up your experience and employability.

How we help (Ultimate only) We have a dedicated team that finds Canadian employers looking to take on working holidaymakers. They’re vetted to make sure everything is legit, and when you’ve paid in full, you’ll get access to the Job Hub where you can start applying for jobs.

We work with some of the top resorts in Canada to help you secure a 4-6 month ski season or summer job before you go. Depending on the resort, you’ll need to commit to the winter season (Nov-Mar) or summer season (May-Sep).

Almost all our seasonal employers include subsidised staff housing (around CAD $400-600 per month) and great perks such as discounted lift passes, gear hire and lessons.

If you’d rather wait until you land, your arrival support includes in-person job workshops and CV help. You’ll also have access to our Job Hub for your whole visa to apply for unlimited jobs.

Departure dates

The 5-day Ultimate runs weekly throughout the year and starts in either Vancouver or Toronto. Run by SWAP – our in-country partners – your arrival orientation, job workshops and sessions to sort your bank account etc will start on a Wednesday. Your first night’s accommodation will be on the Tuesday, but if you’re arriving earlier and need extra bed nights – just shout.

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In-person biometrics appointment

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Visa fee Canada

This is paid directly to the Canada Embassy and currently costs CAD $272.

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You need to provide a police check for every country you have continuously lived in for 6+ months since the age of 18. The process and cost varies per country.

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Summer or winter in Canada?

With its multi-entry two-year visa, Canada can be used for either a longer-term move - or to work abroad each summer while studying as an alternative to a USA J1. Come snow or shine, Canada is the ultimate year-round destination. And while us Irish love our summer breaks, winter in Canada is crazy cool - with bluebird skies, snow-covered slopes, and plenty of seasonal work to keep you earning and exploring. A winter season is also a great way to set yourself up with money and mates for the rest of your Canada visa. No downhill skills required!

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Read any travel guide to Vancouver, and it will famously say that you can ski in the morning and surf in the afternoon. And it’s that proximity to natural beauty and healthy attitude that pretty much sums up life in Vancouver. One of the most liveable and best looking cities in the world, Vancouverites have everything at their fingertips – a world-class farm-to-fork food scene, an arts scene that hosts everything from Shakespeare to slam poetry, and a milder climate to their East Coast cousin. But don’t be fooled into thinking Vancouver is all clean living, it has a definite edge – with a killer craft beer movement and underground music scene that rivals most big cities.

Live and work in Toronto

Canada’s largest city, Toronto is a city for urbanites. Diverse and international – every food, language, culture and counterculture has a home here. You might be able to ski and surf in the same day in Vancouver, but in Toronto you can get an Aussie breakfast in the morning, a Korean BBQ on your lunchbreak and a Lebanese shawarma on your way home – all before or after watching a classical recital in the park, an unsigned band in a dive bar, or a drag show in a gay club. Eclectic and exciting, Toronto is definitely a place for city lovers. But it’s also not short on natural beauty – with sprawling green parks, waterfront cycle paths and easy access to Ontario’s ski slopes.

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Home to chilled locals, cool cities and wild scenery that will happily blow your ski socks off – Canada is one of the most liveable countries in the world. And thanks to a flexible two-year working holiday visa and decent minimum wage, one of the most workable. With hills that are alive with the sound of seasonal workers, hit the ground/slopes/trails running with either a 4-6 month summer job or snow season job when you arrive - usually with subsidised accommodation and perks such as lift passes. Or carve your own path with jobs related to your trade or profession. Plus, you can work this visa until you’re 35.

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We provide the working holiday visa application help, pre-arranged job and arrival support you need to spend up to two years living and working in Canada as an Australian.

Starting in Vancouver or Toronto, spend the first six days of your Canada working holiday with people like you. With five nights’ hostel accommodation, job workshops, and help sorting all your bank and tax essentials – it’s the best way to settle into Canadian life before starting work.

Working holiday visa Canada update The IEC Canada visa pools for 2024 visa applications are now open. The earlier you enter the pools, the more draws your name will be exposed to – increasing your chances of getting a visa. So get your skates on!

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Who and for how long

Eligibility to work in Canada To work in Canada, you must have a work permit from International Experience Canada (the IEC). The IEC visa allows you to work for up to 24 months in any industry, other than the sex industry. You’re only allowed one visa per lifetime, so it’s designed to grab life by the snowballs and make it count.

There are only a limited number of IEC Canada visas each year, and so applications work via a pool system. (Not the fun pina colada kind, the kind where if your name is drawn out, you’ll be sent an ‘Invitation to Apply’ for your work permit).

Fast forward some more forms and a biometrics appointment, and you'll receive your ‘Port of Entry’ letter to work in Canada. You then have 12 months to enter the country.

The IEC visa pool opens in Dec/Jan each year, and usually stays open until Sep/Oct. Applying early ensures your profile is exposed to the maximum number of name draws.

Australian passport holders must have their ‘Invitation to Apply’ letter before their 36th birthday
Have proof of CAD $2,500 in support funds
No criminal convictions from the last five years
Most applicants are required to have a police background check

If you’ve already have had an IEC Canada visa, talk to us about our returner visas. These include the RO letter (Recognised Organisation) and Young Professionals visa.

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Where and what you can do

Your visa allows you to do casual or career work. Typical backpacker and gap year jobs include working in tourism, hospitality, sales, labouring, childcare, retail and seasonal work in ski and summer resorts.

Seasonal jobs are the most popular options for travellers when they first arrive – working as a housekeeper, server, barista, chef, lift attendant, rental technician, driver or ski instructor. The minimum wage differs per state or province, with Alberta, Ontario and British Columbia all around the CAD $15 mark. Most of our pre-arranged ski and summer job employers pay between $16-24 an hour, plus tips where applicable.

You can also work in industries related to your career, education or trade – such as nursing, beauty, marketing, finance, recruitment and everything between. Here your earning potential will be higher, especially with a two-year visa to build up your experience.

Departure dates

Start Toronto or Vancouver

SWAP (our in-country partners) run your in-person arrival orientation every Wednesday in Vancouver and Toronto, but you can arrive at any time and we can book your 5 nights' hostel accommodation around your flights. Virtual arrival orientations for Banff and Calgary are every Thursday.

SWAP run monthly events such as hockey games, baseball games, outdoor movie nights and walking tours - which usually run on the third and fourth weeks of the month (although not guaranteed as it relies on game timetables etc). If your arrival doesn't coincide with an event but you're still in Toronto or Vancouver, you're welcome to head along!

What's included

Pre-departure inclusions

Expert advice from people who’ve been

Your Work Canada ride or die, all our JENZA Support Squad have worked the world, so can give you firsthand advice on moving overseas. As well as being a geeky bunch of travel nerds and visa whisperers, we're also mental health awareness trained. Which means we know how to connect like humans – not customer service bots.

On top of one-on-one video calls, visa webinars and pre-departure handbooks, there’s a group call with the team in Canada every Tuesday to answer all your questions before you go.

Visa inclusions

IEC visa pool and application support

The IEC doesn't allow us to apply for your Canada work visa on your behalf, but we're with you the whole way – with the correct forms, one-on-one calls, visa webinars and Canada Clinics to ensure your application is submitted correctly.

Your visa fee (currently CAD $272) is paid directly to the Canadian government, and you must also attend a biometrics appointment at a designated biometrics centre to have your photo and fingerprints taken.

The whole visa process from entering the IEC visa pool to receiving your ‘Port of Entry’ letter can take between 2-3 months. We suggest booking as soon as the pool opens for the best chance of securing a visa.

Job inclusions

Unlimited pre-vetted working holiday jobs

You can interview with our summer or winter employers before you go, plus access unlimited working holiday jobs on the road.

Our Dream Jobs team scour the planet finding seasonal employers who are looking to take on working holidaymakers. They’re pre-vetted to make sure everything is legit, and once you get your ‘Invitation to Apply’, you can start searching and applying for positions on our JENZA Job Hub.

If you want to sort a job before you go, we work with some of the top resorts in Canada, including in Banff and Whistler, to help you secure a 4-6 month ski season or summer job. Depending on the resort, you’ll need to commit to the full job season, whether its during winter (Nov-Mar) or summer (May-Sep). Although subject to availability, many of our seasonal employers include subsidised staff housing (around CAD $400-600 per month) and great perks such as discounted lift passes, gear hire, and ski or snowboard lessons.

If you’d rather wait until you land, a job workshop is included in your arrival orientation. You’ll also have access to our JENZA Job Hub for your whole visa.

In-country inclusions

Arrival orientation with 5 nights' accommodation

5 nights at the Samesun hostel in either Toronto, Vancouver or Banff; or the HI hostel in Calgary
Weekly in-person arrival orientation every Wednesday (remote if starting in Banff or Calgary)
Job workshops to find available positions and get your CV Canada-ready (remote if starting in Banff or Calgary)
Long-term accommodation support
Monthly social events in Vancouver and Toronto
Access to SWAP’s resource centres in Vancouver or Toronto for your whole visa

If you’re heading straight for the mountains or don’t want to go via Vancouver or Toronto, you can use your accommodation in Banff or Calgary at any point in your trip.

Work essentials

SIN, bank account and more

This is all the un-sexy stuff, but essential and legal stuff you need to start working in Canada. When you arrive, the SWAP team will help you to set up:

SIN (Social Insurance Number)
Canada bank account

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Plus, these JENZA community perks

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Work Canada price

PAY A DEPOSIT

Book now pay later

Secure your spot with a $180 deposit to get started with the IEC visa application, with support from the JENZA team.

Final payment of $1,169 to gain access to the jobs hub, once your ITA is secured.

About our pricing | Our mission is to make working abroad more accessible. Meaning we do everything we can pay our team, support our partners and make a profit – without screwing over the people who matter. Find out how our pricing works and the people involved in making your JENZA happen.

We also walk the walk, donating 5% of profits to our overseas scholarship fund.

What’s not included

We don’t recommend booking flights until your visa is approved.

Support funds (CAD $)

You are required to show proof that you can access CAD $2,500.

In-person biometrics appointment

This is a condition of your visa and currently costs CAD $85.

Travel insurance for Canada

You may be asked for your policy documents at immigration, so you must take out comprehensive travel insurance to cover you for your whole stay. For example, if you book a six-month policy to save money, you run the risk of your visa being stamped for that duration – not the full duration of your visa.

Visa fee Canada

This is paid directly to the Canada Embassy and currently costs CAD $272.

Canada police background check

You need to provide a police check for every country you have continuously lived in for 6+ months since the age of 18. The process and cost varies per country.

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Fancy another?

Already used your IEC working holiday visa?

JENZA is also allocated RO letters (Recognised Organisation) and Young Professional visas that could still allow you to work in Canada. Call us to check eligibility. Plus, UK passport holders who had an IEC after 2015 can now enter the pools for a second 12-month visa!

Canada jobs

Just some of our canada employers.

Lake Louise, Alberta

Guest services attendant.

Winter season (Nov-Apr)

CAD $21.51/hour

Staff housing ($9.50/day), meal on shift

In the heart of Banff NP, the Fairmont Chateau is located on the turquoise shores of Lake Louise – a ski resort famous for its ‘Champagne Powder’.

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Whistler, British Columbia

Guest room attendant.

CAD $24.05/hour

Staff housing (from $20/day), discounted lift pass

Located near the base of Whistler Blackcomb in Whistler’s world-famous Upper Village, Four Seasons Whistler is Canada’s only Forbes Five Star Resort.

Banff, Alberta

Rental attendant.

CAD $15+/hour

Limited housing ($100-150/week), free lift pass

In the heart of the Rockies, Sunshine Village is one three ski resorts around Banff and is known for having some of the 'best snow in Canada.'

Panorama, British Columbia

Lift attendant.

Winter season (Dec-Apr)

CAD $17/hour

Staff housing ($19/day), free season pass

Panorama Mountain Resort is a standalone ski resort and alpine village tucked away in the Canadian Rockies – a 20-min drive from Invermere.

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Blue Mountain, Ontario

Ski instructor.

Winter season (Dec-Mar)

CAD $18.45/hour

Staff housing ($152/week), free lift pass

Based on Canada’s East Coast, Blue Mountain Resort is an alpine village and Ontario’s only four-season resort – just a 1.5 hour drive from Toronto.

CAD $17.25/hour

Staff housing ($500-800/month), meal on shift

Near the bases of both Whistler and Blackcomb, and steps from the main village – the Westin Resort & Spa ticks both ski and après access.

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CAD $19/hour

Housing ($950/month), $100/month off lift pass

The best of both, Pan Pacific have two coveted Whistler addresses - one slopeside for ski-in ski out access and the other in Whistler village.

Server Assistant

CAD $18.70/hour + tips

Big White, British Columbia

Laundry attendant.

CAD $20.50/hour

Limited housing ($200/week), free lift pass

1-hour drive from the city of Kelowna, Big White is the fourth largest ski resort in BC and is known for its snow and ski-in ski-out village.

Mountain Rental Clerk

Front desk agent.

CAD $18/hour

CAD $23/hour

Steward / Dishwasher

CAD $18.02/hour

Staff housing ($19/day), meal on shift

Situated at the base of Whistler Blackcomb for ski-in ski-out access to the slopes, Fairmont Chateau is a short walk or shuttle into Whistler village.

Maintenance Tech

CAD $25/hour

Jasper, Alberta

CAD $16.06/hour

Staff housing ($8/day), meal on shift

A lakeside retreat in Jasper NP up in the Canadian Rockies, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge has daily shuttles to the skiing and riding of Marmot Basin.

Service Express Agent

CAD $23.10/hour

Food & Beverage Assistant

CAD $21/hour

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Fresh off the mountain, here are some of our winter '23/'24 working holidaymakers on what it's like to work a season in Canada. We'll let the video do the talking on this one. Standing by for your call...

Canada visas explained

The IEC Canada visa process can be a bewildering one. A pool without togs is confusing for a start. Especially for Jessie (an Aussie) and one of our JENZA Support Squad. The IEC pools open for visa applications each year in Dec/Jan and usually stay open until Sep/Oct. The earlier you enter the pools to apply for a working holiday visa, the more draws your name will be exposed to – increasing your chances of getting a Canada work visa from that year's allocation. Confused? Here's Jessie to explain how it works.

Canada jobs explained

Your Canada job visa allows you to do pretty much any job in Canada. However, doing a ski or summer season resort job when you arrive is a great way to find your feet, meet other travellers, and live on the mountain. Plus, many seasonal jobs include subsidised staff accommodation - which is a total win when you've just moved over. You also don’t need to be able to ski or board to work a season. In fact, snow angels can be just as impressive as switch backside 180s. Plus, après ski is universal, right?

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Before you’re even let loose on one of our JENZA experiences, it’s trialled by either a JENZA roadtester or member of our Youth Advisory Panel. Because if it didn’t fly with them, it’s sure as heck not going to fly with you. Meet Mia and Laura, and their 2-4-1 advice on moving from Oz to Canada. It will give you chills.

Who you gonna call?

Let's talk Canada

Get some facetime with our amazing JENZA Support Squad. When they’re not posing for pool pics, they’re making your work aboard adventures happen with their endless enthusiasm and mad traveller skills. These include: parent whispering, visa geekery and the ability to pack a backpack in 30 seconds flat.

Got a question? We've got answers.

When should I apply for Work Canada?

You can book onto the Work Canada program year-round. However, working holiday Canada visas operate on a visa pool system – where the quota of working holiday visas (otherwise known as the IEC visa) are released each year. The number of visas available changes for each country - with some countries, including Australia, not having a visa quota. You can check the current quota for your country here .

The visa pools usually open in Dec/Jan, and close around Oct, although Canadian immigration make the decision on when to open and close the pools, so exact dates can change from year to year. Due to the competition for Canada visas and Canada jobs, we recommend booking Work Canada as soon as the IEC pools open

Who can apply for Work Canada?

I’ve been on working holiday Canada visa before, can I go again?

For British passport holders, you can work in Canada under the IEC working holiday scheme twice:

A first duration of 24 months under any category
A second duration of 12 months under any category

If you used your IEC visa before 2015 for a period of up to 12 months, you are eligible for a second visa of up to 24 months in any category. Those who already participated in IEC twice are no longer eligible to apply. Check out this Canada blog for the new rules for British passport holders. Confused? Call us and we’ll talk you through it.

For Australia and New Zealand passport holders, check out JENZA Work Canada Returner for information on applying for an RO Letter (Recognised Organisation) to return to Canada for a second time.

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Step-by-step guidance entering the visa pool and applying for your Canada visa
A pre-arranged 4-6 month summer or winter seasonal job in Canada
5 nights’ arrival orientation in Toronto, Vancouver or Banff
SIN (Social Insurance Number), Canada bank account and SIM set-up
12 months’ access to vetted working holiday jobs on the JENZA Job Hub
Weekly pre-departure group calls to answer all your questions

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CIMM – Open vs. Employer-Specific Work Permits – February 7, 2024

Key facts and figures.

In 2023, 80% of work permits issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) were open, while 20% were employer-specific. Of these employer-specific work permits, 84% were issued under the International Mobility Program, and 16% were issued under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).

Key Messages

Employers of employer-specific work permit holders are subject to an employer compliance regime, which seeks to ensure the protection of foreign workers through a suite of regulatory obligations. This aims to promote safe and fair working conditions for temporary foreign workers.
Additionally, under the TFWP employers must meet certain wage requirements, which are applied using the Labour Market Impact Assessment to avoid wage suppression for foreign workers and Canadians alike.
IRCC has implemented facilitative measures to support employer-specific work permit holders, including the Open Work Permit for Vulnerable Workers, to enable workers to leave abusive situations. Also, the Changing Employers Public Policy permits workers to change employers and begin working with that new employer more quickly.

Supplementary Information

Employer-specific work permits remain an important feature of the temporary worker programs. Eliminating employer-specific work permits in favour of open work permits in every case would not necessarily reduce abuse and exploitation.
The employer compliance regime does not apply to employers of open work permit holders, as there is no listed employer on which to impose the requirements.
The Open Work Permit for Vulnerable Workers is available for employer-specific work permit holders facing abuse.

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