IEC Job Offer for entry

[dbaz]

Does anyone know if this has to be a full time offer? or is part time and required funds ok to enter?

 

[thevisawhisperer]

The COVID related advisory doesn't mention full-time vs part time, but it does require essential employment:
Essential (non-discretionary) travel for a temporary worker
Your travel is essential (non-discretionary) if you’re in either of these situations:

• You’re a worker who
  • has a letter of introduction for a work permit (open or employer-specific), and
  • has a valid job offer, and
  • can work once you’ve completed your 14-day quarantine in Canada (unless you’re exempt)

 

[dbaz]

I dont even see essential specified for those who just need to activate POE upon entry.

As of May 8, 2020, if you’re taking part in the Working Holiday, Young Professional or International Co-op categories you can come to Canada if you have:

• a valid job offer which includes a written note from your employer in Canada that says
  • their business is continuing to operate (whether essential or not)
  • you’ll start work after the 14-day mandatory quarantine
• a POE Letter of Introduction
• proof of adequate health coverage

It just doesnt have it written whether it needs to be full time or part time.. and travelling without knowing that could turn bad

 

[thevisawhisperer]

Temporary workers
Some temporary workers are exempt from travel restrictions if they’re coming for an essential (non-discretionary) purpose.

Essential refers to travel for reasons that are non-discretionary and non-optional. The emergency orders under the Quarantine Act do not allow people to travel to Canada for optional or discretionary reasons, such as for tourism, recreation or entertainment.

Essential (non-discretionary) travel for a temporary worker
Your travel is essential (non-discretionary) if you’re in either of these situations:

• You have a valid work permit and normally live in Canada. This applies even if you’ve been laid off.
• You’re a worker who
  • has a letter of introduction for a work permit (open or employer-specific), and
  • has a valid job offer, and
  • can work once you’ve completed your 14-day quarantine in Canada (unless you’re exempt)

Non-essential (discretionary) travel for a temporary worker
Your travel is non-essential (discretionary) if you’re in either of these situations:

• You have a letter of introduction for an employer-specific work permit, but your employer has closed their business due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
• You have a letter of introduction for an open work permit, but you don’t have a job contract and are planning to find a job once you arrive in Canada.

 

[dbaz]

isnt that for the temporary workers pemit though and not for people with working holiday visas?

i was under the impression they had a different set of rules at the moment.

 

[scylla]

isnt that for the temporary workers pemit though and not for people with working holiday visas?

i was under the impression they had a different set of rules at the moment.

Same thing.

A working holiday visa is a type of temporary work permit.

 

[thevisawhisperer]

No, you're right. For IEC it says written job offer for an operating business whether 'essential or non essential'.

 

[dbaz]

But then, do they want that to be a full yime job offer or simply any offer

 

[thevisawhisperer]

The advisory is silent on that point.