IEC 2025 First Draw: 10,274 Canada Work Permit Invitations Issued

The IEC 2025 season has officially begun, offering exciting opportunities for young professionals worldwide. By January 17, 2025, the initial rounds saw an impressive 10,274 work permit invitations issued. This milestone highlights a strong start to a program fostering cultural exchange and career development. Let’s dive into what this means for the international youth.

First IEC 2025 Draw: Invitation Breakdown by Category

The IEC 2025 season opened on December 16, 2024, allowing youth from eligible countries to submit their profiles to the program’s pool. The Canadian government previously announced that the first rounds of invitations would start during the week of January 13, 2025. As of January 17, 2025, thousands of invitations have been sent, with many applicants eagerly anticipating upcoming draws.

The IEC program offers three main categories for applicants: Working Holiday Visa, Young Professionals, and International Co-op (Internship). Here’s how the invitations were distributed:

Working Holiday Visa

• Approximately 8,260 invitations were issued under this category.
• The pool holds 33,825 applicants from 34 eligible countries.

Young Professionals

• More than 1,165 invitations were issued under this category.

International Co-op (Internship)

• Nearly 849 invitations were extended to candidates under this category.

IEC 2025 Detailed Country-Wise Invitations

Here is a breakdown of the countries that received invitations as of January 17, 2025, including total invitations, available spots, candidate pool size, 2025 quotas, and chances of receiving an invitation in the next draw.

1. Working Holiday Visa - Country-Wise Invitations

The Working Holiday visa provides an open work permit, allowing individuals to:

• Work with various employers.
• Discover diverse regions across Canada.
• Earn money to support their travel experiences.

This program suits those without a job offer, offering the chance to work and immerse in Canadian culture. Here is the summary of invitations under this category.

2. Young Professionals Visa - Country-Wise Invitations

The Young Professionals category is designed for individuals who have a job offer from a Canadian employer. This work permit is employer-specific, meaning the recipient must work for the same employer at the same location. Check out the summary of country-wise invitations under this category below.

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3. International Co-op Visa - Country-Wise Invitations

This category offers postsecondary students a chance to gain practical work experience in Canada. Explore the country-wise invitations issued under this category below.

Fees for IEC 2025

The IEC 2025 fees announced by the Canadian government are:

• Working Holiday Applicants: CAD 179.75

• Biometric Fees: CAD 85, mandatory for candidates submitting biometrics.

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The IEC 2025 season has kicked off, offering young people exciting opportunities to work and explore Canada. Over 10,274 invitations have already been sent in the early rounds, signaling a strong start for the year. Make sure your profile is up to date for this program.

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