IEC Issue Open Work Permit
The week ending February 24, 2024 marked another round of coveted invitation issuances from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)’s International Experience Canada initiative.
3,737 Invitations for Working Holiday Visa
A total of 3,737 candidates were sent invitations under the iec issue open work permit Holiday Visa category this period. This represents steady and targeted allocations as IEC 2024 ramps up inbound mobility from over 35 participating countries worldwide.
Over 35,000 Working Holiday Spots Available
IRCC reports over 35,000 Working Holiday spots continue available for iec issue open work permit , making the path forward promising for the 29,000+ hopefuls still striving for a spot. Competition sits below capacity – a rarity among Canada’s top iec issue open work permit and travel programs.
251 Invitations for Young Professional Stream
In addition, another 251 invitations for the closed permit Young Professional stream were handed out, granting expedited professional development in chosen fields abroad. Only 53 candidates however secured the coveted International Co-op internship pathway invite – a runt trickle of opportunity for iec issue open work permit.
As IEC 2024 hits full steam, IRCC updated processing velocities continue bending towards the fast lane – now down to 2 weeks flat for fully digital approvals. This allows successful candidates to launch travels with remarkable urgency compared to years prior.
Working Holiday Category
An iec issue open work permit is given to those invited under the Working Holiday category, allowing them to work for almost any Canadian firm.
| Country | Invitations this week | Available Spots | Candidates in pool | Quota | Chances of being invited to the next round |
| Andorra | 0 | 16 | 0 | 25 | Excellent |
| Australia | 202 | 0 | 172 | Unlimited | Excellent |
| Austria | 8 | 6 | 4 | 100 | Excellent |
| Belgium | 21 | 247 | 31 | 750 | Excellent |
| Chile | 100 | 272 | 7,073 | 725 | Very low |
| Costa Rica | 7 | 41 | 1,779 | 80 | Very low |
| Croatia | 1 | 254 | 4 | 275 | Excellent |
| Czech Republic | 19 | 760 | 15 | 1,000 | Excellent |
| Denmark | 5 | 258 | 9 | 350 | Excellent |
| Estonia | 12 | 77 | 3 | 110 | Excellent |
| Finland | 0 | 0 | 0 | TBA | Excellent |
| France | 1,212 | 3,587 | 16,957 | 7,000 | Very low |
| Germany | 117 | 3,267 | 120 | 4,490 | Excellent |
| Greece | 7 | 112 | 3 | 180 | Excellent |
| Hong Kong | 14 | 87 | 15 | 200 | Excellent |
| Iceland | 0 | 117 | 1 | 120 | Excellent |
| Ireland | 162 | 9,029 | 171 | 10,500 | Excellent |
| Italy | 73 | 1,057 | 60 | 1,750 | Excellent |
| Japan | 204 | 4,023 | 156 | 6,500 | Excellent |
| Latvia | 4 | 3 | 15 | 40 | Fair |
| Lithuania | 8 | 75 | 8 | 175 | Excellent |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 75 | 0 | 80 | Excellent |
| Netherlands | 27 | 4 | 37 | 430 | Excellent |
| New Zealand | 63 | 1,871 | 62 | 2,500 | Excellent |
| Norway | 14 | 96 | 2 | 135 | Excellent |
| Poland | 18 | 477 | 19 | 635 | Excellent |
| Portugal | 24 | 1,513 | 25 | 1,750 | Excellent |
| San Marino | 0 | 24 | 0 | 25 | Excellent |
| Slovakia | 9 | 177 | 10 | 315 | Excellent |
| Slovenia | 2 | 66 | 1 | 80 | Excellent |
| South Korea | 632 | 2,374 | 531 | 10,000 | Excellent |
| Spain | 71 | 282 | 47 | 800 | Excellent |
| Sweden | 14 | 496 | 9 | 580 | Excellent |
| Taiwan | 263 | 402 | 2,014 | 940 | Very Low |
| United Kingdom | 423 | 4,829 | 386 | 9,000 | Excellent |
| Total | 3,737 | 35,974 | 29,739 | 61,640 |
Young Professionals
Young Professionals category invitees receive a closed work permit that is specific to their employer.
| Country | Invitations this week | Available Spots | Candidates in pool | Quota | Chances of being invited to the next round |
| Australia | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unlimited | Excellent |
| Austria | 1 | 57 | 2 | 60 | Excellent |
| Chile | 5 | 9 | 164 | 20 | Very low |
| Costa Rica | 2 | 0 | 121 | 15 | Very low |
| Croatia | 0 | 17 | 0 | 20 | Excellent |
| Czech Republic | 0 | 76 | 5 | 145 | Excellent |
| Estonia | 0 | 8 | 1 | 10 | Excellent |
| Finland | 0 | 0 | 0 | TBA | Excellent |
| France | 83 | 1,629 | 75 | 2,200 | Excellent |
| France | 4 | 885 | 59 | 1,000 | Excellent |
| Germany | 16 | 257 | 18 | 350 | Excellent |
| Greece | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 | Excellent |
| Ireland | 6 | 127 | 9 | 150 | Excellent |
| Latvia | 1 | 6 | 1 | 8 | Excellent |
| Lithuania | 0 | 14 | 1 | 20 | Excellent |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | Excellent |
| Netherlands | 5 | 133 | 2 | 170 | Excellent |
| Norway | 0 | 12 | 0 | 15 | Excellent |
| Poland | 0 | 101 | 1 | 110 | Excellent |
| Portugal | 0 | 195 | 0 | 200 | Excellent |
| Slovakia | 5 | 13 | 2 | 30 | Excellent |
| Slovenia | 0 | 13 | 0 | 15 | Excellent |
| South Korea | 9 | 1,371 | 12 | 1,500 | Excellent |
| Spain | 12 | 76 | 5 | 120 | Excellent |
| Spain – ICEX Vives | 0 | 49 | 7 | 50 | Excellent |
| Sweden | 3 | 91 | 1 | 100 | Excellent |
| Switzerland | 11 | 137 | 5 | 200 | Excellent |
| Taiwan | 7 | 29 | 11 | 50 | Excellent |
| UK | 42 | 791 | 24 | 900 | Excellent |
| Total | 219 | 6,109 | 534 | 7,478 |
International Co-op or Internship
An employer is the beneficiary of an iec issue open work permit visa issued under the International Co-op (Internship) category.
| Country | Invitations this week | Available Spots | Candidates in pool | Quota | Chances of being invited to the next round |
| Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | Unlimited | Excellent |
| Austria | 0 | 20 | 0 | 20 | Excellent |
| Chile | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | Excellent |
| Costa Rica | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5 | Excellent |
| Croatia | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | Excellent |
| Czech Republic | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | Excellent |
| Estonia | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | Excellent |
| Finland | 0 | 0 | 0 | TBA | Excellent |
| France | 123 | 2,566 | 89 | 4,250 | Excellent |
| Germany | 4 | 128 | 4 | 160 | Excellent |
| Greece | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | Excellent |
| Ireland | 0 | 40 | 1 | 50 | Excellent |
| Latvia | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Excellent |
| Lithuania | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | Excellent |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | Excellent |
| Norway | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | Excellent |
| Poland | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | Excellent |
| Portugal | 0 | 49 | 0 | 50 | Excellent |
| Slovakia | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | Excellent |
| Slovenia | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | Excellent |
| South Korea | 0 | 499 | 0 | 500 | Excellent |
| Spain | 1 | 28 | 0 | 30 | Excellent |
| Sweden | 0 | 20 | 0 | 20 | Excellent |
| Switzerland | 0 | 39 | 2 | 50 | Excellent |
| Taiwan | 0 | 10 | 0 | 100 | Excellent |
| UK | 2 | 95 | 2 | 100 | Excellent |
| Total | 131 | 3,562 | 99 | 5,402 |
