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International Experience Canada (Iec)

Canada’s International Experience Canada (IEC) lets eligible youth from partner countries work and travel here for a limited time. IEC has three categories: Working Holiday (open work permit), Young Professionals (employer-specific), and International Co-op (Internship) (employer-specific). Eligibility generally ranges from ages 18–30/35 depending on your country and its youth mobility agreement with Canada. (Canada)

Who can apply (at a glance)

You must be a citizen of a country/territory that has a youth mobility agreement with Canada (or use a recognized organization, if eligible). (Canada)
Meet your country’s IEC age limit, category rules, and any medical/biometric requirements. (Canada)

IRCC country list & spots:

https://ircc.canada.ca/english/work/iec/selections.asp

(Select your country to see current season status, rounds of invitations, and available spots.) (IRCC)

How IEC works

Create an IEC profile and join the pool for your country/category.
If invited, apply for a work permit in that category.
Travel to Canada once approved and begin working per your permit conditions. (Canada)

Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) – Work Permit Leading to PR

The Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) program allows international companies to transfer key employees to Canada to expand operations.

Eligible roles:

Executives
Senior managers
Specialized knowledge workers

Benefits:

No LMIA required
Pathway to PR through Express Entry, PNPs, or Federal Skilled Worker
Fast and flexible
Allows foreign companies to open a new Canadian branch/subsidiary

Key Requirements:

Foreign company must be operational and financially healthy
Genuine business expansion to Canada
Clear role alignment and organizational structure
Specialized knowledge must be demonstrable

ICT is ideal for business owners looking to expand globally without heavy upfront investment.

Why work with Ann Arbour

We confirm country/category fit, age limits, and documents up front.
Prepare a refusal-resistant application (ties, funds, medicals/biometrics as needed).
Introduce to employers across all provinces and set up interviews.
Coordinate employer offers for Young Professionals/Co-op and ensure your employer-specific conditions are correct. (Canada)

Ready to check your eligibility?

See IRCC’s participating countries and live invitation data here:

https://ircc.canada.ca/english/work/iec/selections.asp (IRCC)

(General program info: IRCC IEC overview & “Who can apply”.) (Canada)