Quotas released for LMIA-exempt work permit under IEC in Canada

Highlights: Canada released LMIA-exempt work permit quota under the IEC program  

• The International Experience Canada (IEC) program announced the quotes issued country-wise LMIA-exempt work permits.
• Citizens of Youth Mobility Agreements (bYMAs) with Canada will receive LMIA-exempt work permits. 
• The youth must be between 18 to 30 years to qualify for an exempt work permit. 
• IEC has three categories to choose from: the Working Holiday category, the Young Professionals category, and the International Co-op category. 

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LMIA Exempt Country Quotas 

Below is the following table that represents the work permit quotas for citizens of each country, along with the maximum age of the youth of that country:

Country	Working Holiday	Young Professionals	International Co-op	Upper age limit
Andorra	25	N/A	N/A	30
Australia	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	35
Austria	100	60	20	35
Belgium	750	N/A	N/A	30
Chile	725	20	5	35
Costa Rica	80	15	5	35
Croatia	85	10	5	35
Denmark	350	N/A	N/A	35
Estonia	110	10	5	35
France	6,615	2,080	3,590	35
Germany	3,490	350	160	35
Greece	180	10	10	35
Hong Kong	200	N/A	N/A	30
Ireland	3,800	150	50	35
Italy	1,750	200	50	35
Japan	6,500	N/A	N/A	30
Korea, Rep.	10,000	1,500	500	35
Latvia	40	8	2	35
Lithuania	175	20	5	35
Luxembourg	80	10	10	30
Netherlands	430	170	N/A	30
New Zealand	2,500	N/A	N/A	35
Norway	130	15	5	35
Poland	435	110	5	35
Portugal	750	40	10	35
San Marino	25	N/A	N/A	35
Slovakia	315	30	5	35
Slovenia	80	15	5	35
Spain	800	120	30	35
Sweden	350	40	10	30
Switzerland	N/A	200	50	35
Taiwan	940	50	10	35
United Kingdom	9,000	900	100	30

 

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What is IEC? 

The International Experience Canada (IEC) program offers work permits to foreign nationals under three distinct streams. As part of Canada’s international agreements with various countries, the IEC enables youth from participating nations to live and work temporarily in Canada. Countries with a Youth Mobility agreement with Canada are eligible to apply for a Canadian work permit through any one of the following IEC programs: 

• The Working Holiday category
• The Young Professionals category
• The International Co-op category 

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Eligible criteria to apply for International Experience Canada (IEC)

Applicants must fulfill the following eligibility criteria to apply for International Experience Canada (IEC): 

• Be a citizen of a country or a resident of a territory with a bYMA with Canada. 
• Valid passport 
• Fulfill the age criteria according to the Youth Mobility Agreements (18-35 years)
• Sufficient funds of at least $2,500
• Secure a Health Insurance 
• Be admissible to Canada 
• Travel itinerary 
• Pay the application fees 

Note: Applicants can bring their Dependants to the country with this visa  

 

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