Work Permits | IAESTE Canada

Work Permit services for Foreign Youth under the International Experience Canada program

Presently, our inbound quota for 2024 is completely allocated and we cannot accept new applications.

If you are a foreign IAESTE student, please contact IAESTE in your country of study

IAESTE Canada is able to facilitate "Young Professionals" work permits for foreign youth (18-35) under the International Experience Canada program. Numbers are limited and depend on our annual quota and our balance of inbound and outbound youth for the year. The 2024 IEC season is now closed. We will not respond to any work permit requests until the 2025 season opens.Contact us for availability and fees.

To be eligible you must be:

A national of a country with a YMA agreement with Canada or an IAESTE member country
Between 18 and 35 years old (with some exceptions)
Have been accepted for a job in Canada with a TEER - NOC skill level of either 0 (zero), 1, 2 or 3.
The fee for this service is $3,500. **Note that this fee increased as of July 1, 2024**

The process takes approximately 3 months and can only be started when the IEC season is open.

If you are interested in applying for a work permit through IAESTE, you must completely fill out and submit the Work Permit Inquiry Form below.

Any other form of contact for work permit requests will be ignored.

FAQ

Due to a high volume of inquiries we will only respond in the case that we are able to help you.

Q: How do I get a Canadian work permit?

A: For more information about Canada’s work permit application process, click here.

Q: How long does it take to process a Canadian work permit?

A: We recommend allowing approximately 3 months for this governmental process.

Check this link for your country’s processing time and understand that these times periodically change.

Q: What are the age criteria for IAESTE Canada and International Experience Canada (IEC)?

A: 18 – 35 years old

Q: I have a job in Canada but need to work with a Recognized Organization (RO) to get a work permit. Can IAESTE Canada help me?

A: When our inbound permit quota is open and once an individual has confirmed an internship in Canada, we can help facilitate getting their IEC work permit (primarily the Young Professionals category).

Q: Can IAESTE Canada find me a job in Canada and get me a work permit?

A: No. However, if you are a student outside of Canada and are looking for an international internship, please contact the IAESTE committee in your country.

Q: I have a skilled job in Canada and want to stay in Canada, but my work permit or visa is expiring. What do I do?

A: If you are already working in Canada and want to extend your permit, click here.

Q: What if my country is not listed on IAESTE’s member country list or on the list of countries that have a Youth Mobility Agreement (YMA) with Canada? Can I still get an IEC work permit for Canada?

A: Unfortunately, if your country is not included on either of these lists, IAESTE Canada is not able to help you.