IEC 2025: How to Prepare for International Experience Canada (IEC)?
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Great news for those aspiring to work and explore Canada as the International Experience Class (IEC) 2025 season has officially been inaugurated on December 16, 2024.
The program’s candidate pool is now open, giving eligible candidates the opportunity to create their profiles and prepare for the first round of invitations, scheduled for the week of January 13, 2025.
With Canada expected to reduce the annual allocation for IEC in 2025, acting early is crucial to improving your chances of being selected.
What is IEC Canada?
The International Experience Canada (IEC) program provides young aspirants from partner countries the opportunity to work and travel in Canada. The three main categories of this program include:
- Working Holiday Visa
- Young Professionals Visa
- International Co-op Visa
What is New For International Experience Canada (IEC) in 2025?
The year 2025 brings in a few of the notable changes to the IEC Canada program, including:
1. Increased IEC Fee: The IEC program fee has increased to CAD 179.75 from previously CAD 172 in 2024.
2. Changes in Allocation Quotas: Though the complete list of allocations (country wise) is yet to be announced, some of the key changes include:
| Country | Details |
|---|---|
| France | Combined reduction of over 2,000 spots for Working Holiday and Young Professionals, but an increase of nearly 3,000 spots for the International Co-op Program |
| United Kingdom | Allocations for the Working Holiday program are being redistributed to improve selection chances |
| South Korea | Working Holiday quotas dropped by 1,625 spots, but Young Professionals and International Co-op quotas increased, keeping the total allocations figure unchanged |
| Taiwan | The Working Holiday program saw the most significant reduction, losing 2,240 spots. |
Why to Apply Early for IEC 2025?
By submitting a profile early, applicants could maximize their chances of receiving an invitation. The program uses a randomized lottery system, and early applications are considered in multiple rounds. The first round of invitations begins during the week of January 13,2025.
1. IEC 2025 Quotas for Working Holiday Visas
| Country | IEC 2025 Quota |
|---|---|
| Andorra | 25 |
| Australia | To be announced |
| Austria | 100 |
| Belgium | 750 |
| Chile | To be announced |
| Croatia | 85 |
| Denmark | 350 |
| Finland | 425 |
| France | 6,615 |
| Greece | 180 |
| Iceland | 120 |
| Italy | 1,750 |
| Korea, Republic | 10,000 |
| New Zealand | 2,500 |
| Spain | 800 |
| Taiwan | 940 |
| United Kingdom | To be announced |
2. IEC 2025 Quotas for Young Professionals Visas
| Country | IEC 2025 Quota |
|---|---|
| Australia | To be announced |
| Austria | 60 |
| Chile | To be announced |
| Costa Rica | To be announced |
| Croatia | 10 |
| Czech Republic | To be announced |
| Estonia | 10 |
| Finland | 50 |
| France | 2,080 |
| France – VIE | 945 |
| Germany | To be announced |
| Greece | 10 |
| Ireland | To be announced |
| Italy | 200 |
| Korea, Republic | 1,500 |
| Latvia, Republic | 8 |
| Lithuania | 20 |
| Luxembourg | To be announced |
| Netherlands | To be announced |
| Norway | 15 |
| Poland | 110 |
| Portugal | To be announced |
| Slovakia | 30 |
| Slovenia | 15 |
| Spain | 120 |
| Spain – IV | 50 |
| Sweden | 40 |
| Switzerland | 200 |
| Taiwan | 50 |
| United Kingdom | To be announced |
3. IEC 2025 Quotas for International Co-op Visas
| Country | IEC 2025 Quota |
|---|---|
| Australia | To be announced |
| Austria | 20 |
| Chile | To be announced |
| Costa Rica | To be announced |
| Croatia | 5 |
| Czech Republic | To be announced |
| Estonia | 5 |
| Finland | 25 |
| France | 3,950 |
| Germany | To be announced |
| Greece | 10 |
| Ireland | To be announced |
| Italy | 50 |
| Korea, Republic | 500 |
| Latvia, Republic | 2 |
| Lithuania | 5 |
| Luxembourg | To be announced |
| Norway | 5 |
| Poland | 5 |
| Portugal | To be announced |
| Slovakia | 5 |
| Slovenia | 5 |
| Spain | 30 |
| Sweden | 10 |
| Switzerland | 50 |
| Taiwan | 10 |
| United Kingdom | To be announced |
How to Prepare for IEC 2025?
The process for preparation and participating in the International Experience Canada (IEC) 2025 program, include the following steps:
Step 1: Check Your Eligibility: Determine if you meet the requirements for one of the 3 IEC Canada programs.
Step 2: Create Your IEC Profile: Sign in to your IRCC account and create a new profile. Irrespective to the fact that you have applied previously for IEC seasons, you would need to create a fresh profile for 2025.
Step 3: Submit Your Profile: Once your profile is complete, submit it to the appropriate IEC pool.
Step 4: Prepare for Work Permit Application: Once you have received an Invitation to Apply, you must respond quickly. Suggestively accept or decline the invitation within 10 days. If accepted you will have 20 days to complete and submit your work permit application.
List of Countries Eligible to Apply for Working Holiday Visa in 2025
The list of countries eligible to apply for the IEC Working Holiday visas in 2025 include:
| Andorra | Estonia | Japan | Portugal |
| Australia | Finland | Korea, Republic | San Marino |
| Austria | France | Latvia | Slovakia |
| Belgium | Germany | Lithuania | Slovenia |
| Chile | Greece | Luxembourg | Spain |
| Costa Rica | Hong Kong | Netherlands | Sweden |
| Croatia | Iceland | New Zealand | Taiwan |
| Czech Republic | Ireland | Norway | United Kingdom |
| Denmark | Italy | Poland |
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