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Feb. 24, 2021

Canada Travel Restrictions & COVID-19: Latest Updates

Updated April 2022 - Discover the latest updates on Canada travel restrictions for IEC work permit holders & students flying to Canada.

Oct. 26, 2020

The Canada Working Holiday Visa: A Guide for Irish Citizens

Are you thinking about moving from Ireland to Canada on a working holiday visa? Start here to find out what you need to know.

Sep. 29, 2020

The Working Holiday Visa in Canada – What Citizens of Sweden Need to Know!

Swedish citizens need to know about the Working Holiday Visa Canada program. Working Holiday visum Kanada - Jobba i Kanada.

Sep. 15, 2020

The Working Holiday Visa in Canada for Portuguese Citizens

Everything Portuguese citizens need to know about the Working Holiday Visa for Canada. How and when to apply, visa details, and more.

Jul. 16, 2020

How Australians Can Work in Canada – A Complete Guide

We explain how Australians can work in Canada, the visa process, what it's like to work in Canada, how to find jobs & more.

Jun. 23, 2020

How to Extend Your POE Letter – IEC Working Holiday Canada

Running out of time to activate your Working Holiday Visa for Canada? Here's how to extend your POE Letter during COVID before it expires.

May 19, 2020

How to Find Jobs in Banff with Staff Accommodation

Are you planning a working holiday in Banff, Canada? Here is what you need to know before securing jobs in Banff with staff accommodation.

May 15, 2020

Arrival in Canada: How to Activate your IEC Work Permit

Got your Canada Working Holiday application approved? Preparing your arrival in Canada? We explain what documents you need to activate your IEC permit.

May 7, 2020

How to Find a Job in Whistler with Staff Accommodation

In this post, we explain how to get set up with a job in Whistler that offers accommodation. Employers that provide accommodation save you from the hardest part of beginning your working holiday in Whistler; finding somewhere to live.

Apr. 17, 2020

How to Choose Insurance for your Working Holiday Visa in Canada

What you should know when choosing insurance for your Working Holiday Visa in Canada, and why the right insurance is key for activating your IEC permit.

Apr. 7, 2020

Police Certificates FAQ – International Experience Canada

If you are applying for your work permit under International Experience Canada (IEC), you'll need a Police Certificate. Answer all your questions here!

Apr. 6, 2020

Stepwest Stories – Karolina’s Working Holiday in the Canadian Rockies

Check out the Stepwest Stories of our participant Karolina who completed a Working Holiday in the Canadian Rockies!

Apr. 3, 2020

Top 5 Tips to Find an Internship in Canada for International Students

Interested to find an internship in Canada, but you feel like you don't have enough experience? We give you expert tips to help you in your search!

Apr. 2, 2020

International Experience Canada Health Insurance: What You Need to Know

What you need to know about getting health insurance for International Experience Canada & ensuring your IEC permit is activated for it's duration.

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

Biometrics for Canada IEC Visa Applications – Your Top FAQs

Wondering what is required for Canada biometrics? We explain how, when and where to submit them for your Working Holiday or other IEC visas.

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.