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Mar. 25, 2020

Maintain Your Immigration Status – IEC Canada (COVID-19)

Is your IEC Work permit expiring soon? Find out what your options are to stay in Canada. Extend your stay as a visitor or with a Study & Work permit.

Mar. 24, 2020

Biometrics Extended to 90 days for IEC Applicants – COVID-19

The Government of Canada is now giving applicants of International Experience Canada (IEC) 90 days to submit their biometrics due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Mar. 20, 2020

How to Apply for the Canada Working Holiday Visa – IEC 2022

Interested in the working holiday visa for Canada? Looking to participate in International Experience Canada? Here's a step-by-step guide on applying.

Feb. 26, 2020

How to file your taxes as a student or Working Holiday participant in Canada – Updated for 2023

Filling your taxes as a student or working holiday in Canada can be complicated. Check out our FAQ on what you need to know about taxes in Canada!

Feb. 7, 2020

International Experience Canada – Recognized Organization FAQs

Stepwest is a Recognized Organization (RO) under International Experience Canada (IEC). Find out how a RO can help you to work and travel in Canada.

Jan. 29, 2020

How to Create your RO IEC Profile: RO Working Holiday & RO Young Professional

If you are a Stepwest RO participant, this will help you create your RO IEC Profile for your Working Holiday or Young Professional work permit application.

Jan. 27, 2020

How to Pay for Biometrics from within Canada (International Experience Canada)

Biometrics is a mandatory step for all International Experience Canada (IEC) applicants. Learn everything you need to know on how to pay from within Canada.

Jan. 19, 2020

How to Find an Internship in Canada

Thinking about coming to Canada for your internship abroad experience? Read our best tips for finding your internship in Canada!

Jun. 19, 2018

How to Rent in Vancouver for Your Working Holiday

On a working holiday in Vancouver and need somewhere to live for a while? Let us show you everything you need to know about how to rent in Vancouver.

May 22, 2018

How to Get a BCID as an International Student or Working Holidayer in Canada

Wondering how to get your BCID as an international student or working holidayer in BC Canada? We have rounded up a list of FAQ's to help you guide you through the process! Check out our post on Stepwest now!

Aug. 14, 2016

How To Improve Your English For A Working Holiday in Canada

How do you learn English fast so you can have a successful working holiday in Canada? We're going to share 5 methods to help you improve your English!

Apr. 5, 2016

5 Tips For Writing A Canadian Internship Cover Letter

Want to land an internship in Canada? Let's start with the basics - write an impressive Canadian internship cover letter to guarantee your internship interview!

Mar. 28, 2016

7 Tips For Writing A Canadian Internship Resume

Applying for an internship in Canada? Use these 7 tips to make sure you have a Canadian resume that "wows" your next potential employer!

Nov. 16, 2015

Top 10 Tips To Ace Your Canadian Internship Interview

Are you ready to start interviewing for a professional internship in Canada through our Internship Programs or Education Programs? Discover our top tips and tricks to help you nail your internship interview!