Just received IEC invite, but with EE FSW now underway, is it a good idea/clash?

[redfox05]

Hey all,

I applied for EE FSW a few months ago, AOR 25 Jan. My consultant also put me in for the IEC Pool (International Experience Canada) as this would give me a better chance to get to Canada quicker, and at the time we did not know how long the PR process would take, could take 3 months, could take 8, could take more...

But guess what. I just got the invite for IEC through. I have 8 days to submit my application.
Question is, should I do it now.

I am 3 months (since AOR) into the PR application via EE FSW, and the IEC work permit, which would give me 1-2 years work permit, would take 8 weeks to complete according to CIC.

Would it clash, and would it be worth doing now?

What are your thoughts? I am actually needing to be in Canada by August, so this could be a good thing...

 

[ozlis]

Hey all,

I applied for EE FSW a few months ago, AOR 25 Jan. My consultant also put me in for the IEC Pool (International Experience Canada) as this would give me a better chance to get to Canada quicker, and at the time we did not know how long the PR process would take, could take 3 months, could take 8, could take more...

But guess what. I just got the invite for IEC through. I have 8 days to submit my application.
Question is, should I do it now.

I am 3 months (since AOR) into the PR application via EE FSW, and the IEC work permit, which would give me 1-2 years work permit, would take 8 weeks to complete according to CIC.

Would it clash, and would it be worth doing now?

What are your thoughts? I am actually needing to be in Canada by August, so this could be a good thing...

No clash - I would do it. The cost is relatively low and you have a back-up way to get to Canada in case anything delays your PR application. IEC were being turned around in 2 weeks last year so it might come through even quicker, you don't have to activate it if your PR comes through in the meantime.

 

[redfox05]

Yep I think I will do it. Thanks for the reply.

Most are saying its fine, and only a few people think it might affect EE or complicate it. But its all guesses atm. So if anyone else has had experience with this, views are welcome. But I think I will do it, the system should not allow me to do it if it will clash right?

The CIC website is saying 8 weeks, but my consultant and other posts have said it can take 2 weeks. I mean wow, if thats true, awesome.

 

[ozlis]

Should have probably prefaced all of my reply with 'I had my third IEC approved while waiting for PR'!

No conflict at all.

 

[redfox05]

3rd IEC? I thought you could only do it once?

And hey, just noticed we have same AOR date and you're also going BC. We should meet up if all goes well! I see you you already have PPR

 

[ozlis]

Australians were able to get back to back IEC permits up until 31 until they changed it last year.

Ya, already in BC - will shout you an arrival beer if you are anywhere nearby!