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iam_toby

iam_toby

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As we're getting closer to the opening of the 2014 IEC program, I'd like
to use this thread as a place for all questions concerning IEC applications, applicants,
requirements and whatnot.
Last years IEC program changes resulted in a bloody mess here and tons of opened
threads and maybe this year we can work with that one.

So if you have questions - ask away!
 
Where can I find the details about IEC?
 
kprs_ind said:
Where can I find the details about IEC?
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>> http://www.international.gc.ca/experience/intro_incoming-intro_entrant.aspx?lang=eng&view=d
 
You can only apply for IEC work permit from your home country, right?
 
whymeee said:
You can only apply for IEC work permit from your home country, right?
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No, you can do that from everywhere. I applied for my second IEC visa from inside Canada and my home country is Germany.
 
Hey,

So I am looking to go to Canada September 2014 for 1 year - but does my year start from the date of my introduction letter or is it that I have a year to enter Canada from that date on the letter.

I want a full year from September 2014 - 2015 & I am confused as the application closes in march - I don't want to miss out on 6 months.

any info would be great thanks,

sx ;D
 
SFB89 said:
Hey,

So I am looking to go to Canada September 2014 for 1 year - but does my year start from the date of my introduction letter or is it that I have a year to enter Canada from that date on the letter.

I want a full year from September 2014 - 2015 & I am confused as the application closes in march - I don't want to miss out on 6 months.

any info would be great thanks,

sx ;D
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There's gonna be an expiry date on the letter of introduction. Your year will start counting down from the day you enter Canada and present the LOI to the officer. Also make sure that your passport is valid for the whole duration of your stay.
 
iam_toby said:
No, you can do that from everywhere. I applied for my second IEC visa from inside Canada and my home country is Germany.
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Then I guess it's a specific requirement just for Latvian citizens

http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/baltic_states-pays_baltes/experience_canada_experience/latvia-lettonie/required-requis.aspx
 
whymeee said:
Then I guess it's a specific requirement just for Latvian citizens

http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/baltic_states-pays_baltes/experience_canada_experience/latvia-lettonie/required-requis.aspx
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Interesting read. Indeed, looks like some special rule there. For German citizens it only said 'usually residing in Germany', and after
talking to IEC they said it's ok to apply from outside Germany too. Ie when applying for IEC while already in Canada.
 
IAM_Toby

Quick question. I am currently in Canada on the IEC and I am planning to renew next year. Will I be able to use my old Kompass Account login details?

When it asks me for current country of residence, will I put Canada, where I am currently living or my country of Citizenship, the UK.?

Did you have to leave the country to activate your new work permit?

Thanks in advance.
 
Doddyodon said:
IAM_Toby

Quick question. I am currently in Canada on the IEC and I am planning to renew next year. Will I be able to use my old Kompass Account login details?

Yes, your IEC account will still be active.

When it asks me for current country of residence, will I put Canada, where I am currently living or my country of Citizenship, the UK.?

You'll have to put UK as your current country of residence, unless CIC changed the questionnaire. You'll see once you get to stage 2, try putting Canada as your current country of residence, if at the end you don't get IEC as an option, chose UK as country of residence.

Did you have to leave the country to activate your new work permit?

Yes, you will have to leave and re-enter Canada. This can be done by flagpoling at the border. You don't have to fly home to do that.

Thanks in advance.
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Cheers
 
Hi iam_toby,

Did you get the working holiday or the young professional? If you got the last one, did the immigration agent give you the right visa?? Because I got an open one like the working holiday. When I saw it, I told her but she consulted it and told me that that was the right one.
 
isabel_ruizz said:
Hi iam_toby,

Did you get the working holiday or the young professional? If you got the last one, did the immigration agent give you the right visa?? Because I got an open one like the working holiday. When I saw it, I told her but she consulted it and told me that that was the right one.
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I got the WHP in 2012 and beginning of 2013 the YP. Ya, it's weird on my work permit there's not special
occupation or employer mentioned, only the location of work. Haha.
However, CIC has my application on file, so I only work for the employer I mentioned in my application,
even if my WP looks like an open work permit.
 
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