Working Holiday Visa

WORKING HOLIDAY VISA/ INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE CANADA (IEC)

International Experience Canada (IEC) gives youth the opportunity to travel and work in Canada for up to 2 years.

There are 3 different kinds of work and travel experiences available:

1. Working Holiday

This category is for you if:

• you don’t have a job offer
• you want to work for more than one employer in Canada
• you want to work in more than one location
• you’d like to earn some money so that you can travel
• The type of work permit you get for Working Holiday is an open work permit. This lets you work for almost any employer in Canada (some exceptions apply).

 

2. Young Professional

This category is for you if:

• you have a job offer in Canada that contributes to your professional development
• you’ll work for the same employer in the same location during your stay in Canada

Under this category, work must be

• paid
• not self-employed

The type of work permit you get in the Young Professionals category is an employer specific or LMIA based work permit.

3. International Co-op (Internship)

This category is for you if:

• you’re a student registered at a post-secondary institution
• you have a job offer for a work placement or internship in Canada
• you need to do this work placement or internship to complete your studies
• you’ll work for the same employer in the same location during your stay in Canada

 

The type of work permit you get in the International Co-op (Internship) category is an employer-specific work permit. The internship you’re offered in Canada must be directly linked to your field of studies.