In the week ending June 1, 2024, the International Experience Canada (IEC) 2024 season sent out 4,603 work permit invitations, compared to just 2,669 invitations the previous week.
4,152 invitations were sent for the Working Holiday category, which has 33,394 candidates from 34 countries. As of May 31, there are 19,285 spots available for working holiday visas. The Young Professional category sent 323 invitations, and the International Co-op (internship) category sent 128 invitations.
See below latest IEC 2024 Invitations
1. IEC 2024 Working Holiday
Participants selected from eligible countries in the Working Holiday category receive an open work permit, enabling them to work for nearly any company in Canada. This category suits you if you:
– Lack a job offer.
– Seek employment with multiple Canadian employers.
– Wish to work in various locations, earning money to support your travels.
| Country | Invitations issued last week | Available Spots | Candidates in Pool | 2024 Quota | Chances of being invited to the next round |
| Andorra | 0 | 15 | 0 | 25 | Excellent |
| Australia | 512 | 0 | 171 | Unlimited | Excellent |
| Austria | 12 | 22 | 8 | 168 | Excellent |
| Belgium | 37 | 7 | 38 | 750 | Very low |
| Chile | 3 | 4 | 8,992 | 725 | Very low |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 0 | 2,257 | 80 | Very low |
| Croatia | 4 | 245 | 4 | 275 | Excellent |
| Czech Republic | 26 | 613 | 7 | 1,000 | Excellent |
| Denmark | 28 | 146 | 7 | 350 | Excellent |
| Estonia | 2 | 61 | 3 | 110 | Excellent |
| Finland | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unlimited | Excellent |
| France | 136 | 60 | 17,876 | 7,000 | Very low |
| Germany | 216 | 2,218 | 57 | 4,490 | Excellent |
| Greece | 13 | 18 | 3 | 160 | Excellent |
| Hong Kong | 23 | 9 | 7 | 200 | Excellent |
| Iceland | 0 | 110 | 0 | 120 | Excellent |
| Ireland | 178 | 7,963 | 51 | 10,500 | Excellent |
| Italy | 134 | 632 | 62 | 1,750 | Excellent |
| Japan | 378 | 1,735 | 138 | 6,500 | Excellent |
| Latvia | 2 | 2 | 17 | 45 | Very Low |
| Lithuania | 12 | 28 | 4 | 188 | Excellent |
| Luxembourg | 2 | 63 | 1 | 80 | Excellent |
| Netherlands | 2 | 3 | 172 | 500 | Very low |
| New Zealand | 124 | 1,296 | 45 | 2,500 | Excellent |
| Norway | 7 | 73 | 3 | 135 | Excellent |
| Poland | 27 | 328 | 16 | 635 | Excellent |
| Portugal | 39 | 1,298 | 18 | 1,750 | Excellent |
| San Marino | 0 | 24 | 0 | 25 | Excellent |
| Slovakia | 20 | 97 | 5 | 315 | Excellent |
| Slovenia | 4 | 58 | 3 | 80 | Excellent |
| South Korea | 1,203 | 138 | 636 | 10,000 | Low |
| Spain | 112 | 78 | 48 | 875 | Very good |
| Sweden | 24 | 405 | 3 | 580 | Excellent |
| Taiwan | 49 | 6 | 2,432 | 940 | Very Low |
| United Kingdom | 819 | 1,530 | 307 | 9,000 | Excellent |
| Total | 4,152 | 19,285 | 33,394 | 61,851 |
2. Young Professionals Category:
In the Young Professionals category, selected candidates from eligible countries receive an employer-specific work visa. To qualify for this category, applicants must have:
– A genuine job offer from a Canadian company that supports their professional advancement.
– The commitment to work for the same employer in the same location.
| Country | Invitations issued last week | Available Spots | Candidates in Pool | 2024 Quota | Chances of being invited to the next round |
| Australia | 10 | 0 | 6 | Unlimited | Excellent |
| Austria | 1 | 4 | 0 | 10 | Excellent |
| Chile | 5 | 0 | 202 | 20 | Very low |
| Costa Rica | 0 | 0 | 144 | 18 | Very low |
| Croatia | 0 | 17 | 0 | 20 | Excellent |
| Czech Republic | 8 | 17 | 2 | 145 | Excellent |
| Estonia | 3 | 5 | 0 | 10 | Excellent |
| Finland | 0 | 0 | 0 | Unlimited | Excellent |
| France | 142 | 1,074 | 61 | 2,200 | Excellent |
| France | 8 | 773 | 71 | 1,000 | Excellent |
| Germany | 25 | 146 | 5 | 350 | Excellent |
| Greece | 6 | 7 | 3 | 38 | Excellent |
| Ireland | 8 | 121 | 5 | 150 | Excellent |
| Latvia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Excellent |
| Lithuania | 1 | 5 | 0 | 10 | Excellent |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | Excellent |
| Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 16 | 100 | Very low |
| Norway | 1 | 10 | 0 | 15 | Excellent |
| Poland | 8 | 86 | 7 | 110 | Excellent |
| Portugal | 2 | 190 | 0 | 200 | Excellent |
| Slovakia | 9 | 1 | 1 | 30 | Excellent |
| Slovenia | 0 | 11 | 0 | 15 | Excellent |
| South Korea | 29 | 792 | 9 | 1,500 | Excellent |
| Spain | 10 | 7 | 7 | 70 | Excellent |
| Spain — IECX Vives | 0 | 49 | 0 | 50 | Excellent |
| Sweden | 3 | 81 | 0 | 100 | Excellent |
| Switzerland | 12 | 64 | 3 | 200 | Excellent |
| Taiwan | -1 | 0 | 19 | 50 | Very Low |
| United Kingdom | 33 | 698 | 15 | 900 | Excellent |
| Total | 323 | 4,168 | 576 | 7,324 |
3. International Co-op (Internship)
In the International Co-op (Internship) category, participants are issued an employer-specific work visa. This category suits you if you:
– Are a post-secondary student with a job offer for a work placement or internship in Canada.
– Will fulfill your educational requirements through this work placement or internship.
– Intend to work for the same employer in the same location throughout your stay in Canada.
| Country | Invitations issued last week | Available Spots | Candidates in Pool | 2024 Quota | Chances of being invited to the next round |
| Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | Unlimited | Excellent |
| Austria | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Excellent |
| Chile | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | Excellent |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Excellent |
| Croatia | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | Excellent |
| Czech Republic | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | Excellent |
| Estonia | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | Excellent |
| Finland | 0 | 0 | 0 | Unlimited | Excellent |
| France | 108 | 1,780 | 33 | 3,800 | Excellent |
| Germany | 3 | 104 | 4 | 160 | Excellent |
| Greece | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Excellent |
| Ireland | 0 | 34 | 0 | 50 | Excellent |
| Latvia | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Excellent |
| Lithuania | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Excellent |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | Excellent |
| Norway | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | Excellent |
| Poland | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | Excellent |
| Portugal | 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | Excellent |
| Slovakia | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | Excellent |
| Slovenia | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | Excellent |
| South Korea | 1 | 198 | 0 | 500 | Excellent |
| Spain | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15 | Excellent |
| Sweden | 0 | 20 | 0 | 20 | Excellent |
| Switzerland | 3 | 26 | 0 | 50 | Excellent |
| Taiwan | 3 | 5 | 0 | 100 | Excellent |
| UK | 7 | 90 | 1 | 100 | Excellent |
| Total | 128 | 2,364 | 38 | 4,905 |
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