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Last chance for young professionals from select countries to be considered for LMIA-exempt work permits under International Experience Canada in 2025

CIC News Last chance for young professionals from select countries to be considered for LMIA-exempt work permits under International Experience Canada in 2025 If you wish to be considered for an International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit in 2025, your window to submit a candidate profile is closing. Eligible foreign youth (aged 18–35 or 18–30)…

IEC work permit holders see earlier cut-off for bonus CRS points for valid job offers under Express Entry

CIC News IEC work permit holders see earlier cut-off for bonus CRS points for valid job offers under Express Entry Foreign nationals who hold an International Experience Canada (IEC) employer-specific work permit now no longer receive Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for arranged employment if their work permit was issued after December 18, 2024. This…

Canada announces country quotas for LMIA-exempt work permits under the IEC

CIC News Canada announces country quotas for LMIA-exempt work permits under the IEC The International Experience Canada (IEC) program has announced its country quotas to issue work permits in 2025. Under the IEC, youth who are citizens of countries that have bilateral Youth Mobility Agreements (bYMAs) with Canada can receive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-exempt…

Canada expands work permit agreement with the United Kingdom

CIC News Canada expands work permit agreement with the United Kingdom Today, Canada and the United Kingdom announced the signing of a new Canada-United Kingdom (UK) Youth Mobility Arrangement. Anticipated to take effect in 2024, the new arrangement includes a number of improvements on the existing youth mobility agreement between the two countries: an expansion…

A summary of IRCC’s 2022 International Experience Canada research study

CIC News A summary of IRCC’s 2022 International Experience Canada research study In March 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released a public opinion research report surrounding the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. This report compiled the opinions of over 2,500 Canadian youth and over 1,000 Canadian parents (acquired through a quantitative survey), plus…

Graphic designers now among film and TV workers who can get expedited work permits

CIC News Graphic designers now among film and TV workers who can get expedited work permits If you are a graphic designer working on a live-action film or TV show, coming to Canada just became easier. Canada recognizes the value film and TV production contributes to the national economy. IRCC is making it simpler for…