4,603 Invitations for Canada Work Permits Were Sent by New IEC 2024 Draws.

In the rounds of invitations during the week ending June 1, 2024, International Experience Canada – IEC 2024 season issued out 4,603 work permit invitations, as opposed to just 2,669 invites the previous week.

4,152 invitations were issued in relation to working holidays. There are now 33,394 candidates from 34 different countries in the Working Holiday Pool.

As of May 31, 19,285 working holiday visa seats remained available.

323 invites were sent out by the Young Professional category, while 128 invitations were sent out by the International Co-op (internship) category.

On December 11, 2023, the IEC 2024 season formally got underway. International youth from eligible nations have since been able to submit their profiles to the IEC pool.

What are the season fees for IEC 2024?

The IEC fees for all competitors in the 2024 season will be $172 CAD, according to an announcement from Canada.

The IEC costs change based on which immigration program you choose to apply for in Canada.

Applicants on working holidays are required to pay a charge of $100CAD. International co-op candidates and young professionals do not need to pay any additional fees, but their employers will need to pay an employer compliance charge of $230 CAD.

In addition to the IEC fee, individuals who are required to give biometrics must also pay the $85 CAD biometric cost.