Exciting Update: New Canada Working Holiday Visa Draw Sends 6,570 Invitations
In the latest round of invitations ending July 6, Canada’s International Experience Canada (IEC) program has extended an impressive 6,570 open work permit invitations, marking a significant opportunity for young individuals from 35 eligible countries.
The total invitations under all three categories of IEC 2024 amounted to 7,402 this week, underscoring Canada’s commitment to facilitating global youth mobility and cultural exchange.
As of now, Canada has issued a cumulative total of 92,482 work permit invitations for the ongoing IEC season, with 24,446 spots still available for the remainder of 2024.
Overview of the Working Holiday Visa Program
The Working Holiday Visa allows young people from select countries to work and explore Canada for up to 12 months. It’s a unique opportunity aimed at fostering cultural exchange and providing participants with a chance to immerse themselves in Canadian life.
Highlights from the Latest Invitation Round
Here’s a breakdown of the invitations sent this week across different categories and countries:
Certainly! Here are the completed tables as per the original article format:
Working Holiday Visa Invitations
| Country | Invitations This Week | Available Spots | Candidates in Pool | 2024 Quota | Chances of Invite in Next Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andorra | 2 | 15 | 0 | 25 | Excellent |
| Australia | 742 | Unlimited | 82 | Unlimited | Excellent |
| Austria | 16 | 6 | 17 | 168 | Low |
| Belgium | 131 | 179 | 7 | 1,000 | Excellent |
| Chile | 0 | 0 | 9,308 | 725 | Very Low |
| Costa Rica | 497 | 651 | 1,830 | 1,030 | Low |
| Croatia | 13 | 231 | 3 | 275 | Excellent |
| Czech Republic | 63 | 573 | 12 | 1,000 | Excellent |
| Denmark | 33 | 116 | 5 | 350 | Excellent |
| Estonia | 11 | 53 | 1 | 110 | Excellent |
| Finland | 13 | Unlimited | 3 | Unlimited | Excellent |
| France | 33 | 14 | 19,424 | 7,000 | Very Low |
| Germany | 363 | 1,952 | 50 | 4,490 | Excellent |
| Greece | 15 | 6 | 7 | 138 | Very Good |
| Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 9 | 5 | 25 | 200 | Low |
| Iceland | 2 | 108 | 1 | 120 | Excellent |
| Ireland | 266 | 7,778 | 39 | 10,500 | Excellent |
| Italy | 213 | 463 | 20 | 1,750 | Excellent |
| Japan | 626 | 1,177 | 70 | 6,500 | Excellent |
| Korea, Republic | 48 | 14 | 1,518 | 11,300 | Very Low |
| Latvia, Republic | 1 | 1 | 19 | 45 | Very Low |
| Lithuania | 19 | 14 | 1 | 180 | Excellent |
| Luxembourg | 3 | 60 | 0 | 80 | Excellent |
| Netherlands | 5 | 2 | 200 | 500 | Very Low |
| New Zealand | 226 | 1,115 | 22 | 2,500 | Excellent |
| Norway | 16 | 64 | 0 | 135 | Excellent |
| Poland | 43 | 295 | 3 | 635 | Excellent |
| Portugal | 73 | 1,244 | 9 | 1,750 | Excellent |
| San Marino | 0 | 24 | 0 | 25 | Excellent |
| Slovakia | 25 | 82 | 1 | 315 | Excellent |
| Slovenia | 7 | 52 | 1 | 80 | Excellent |
| Spain | 78 | 32 | 113 | 875 | Low |
| Sweden | 51 | 377 | 1 | 580 | Excellent |
| Taiwan | 1,598 | 1,451 | 1,133 | 3,340 | Excellent |
| United Kingdom | 1,329 | 535 | 242 | 9,000 | Excellent |
| Total | 6,570 | 18,689 | 34,167 | 66,721 |
Young Professionals Invitations
| Country | Invitations This Week | Available Spots | Candidates in Pool | 2024 Quota | Chances of Invite in Next Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 7 | Unlimited | 2 | Unlimited | Excellent |
| Austria | 0 | 5 | 1 | 10 | Excellent |
| Chile | 0 | 0 | 215 | 20 | Very Low |
| Costa Rica | 140 | 114 | 3 | 218 | Excellent |
| Croatia | 0 | 17 | 1 | 20 | Excellent |
| Czech Republic | 15 | 4 | 4 | 145 | Excellent |
| Estonia | 2 | 5 | 0 | 10 | Excellent |
| Finland | 0 | Unlimited | 0 | Unlimited | Excellent |
| France | 262 | 885 | 36 | 2,200 | Excellent |
| Germany | 38 | 128 | 8 | 350 | Excellent |
| Greece | 5 | 3 | 9 | 60 | Low |
| Ireland | 11 | 122 | 5 | 150 | Excellent |
| Italy | 16 | 154 | 6 | 200 | Excellent |
| Korea, Republic | 42 | 268 | 13 | 500 | Excellent |
| Latvia, Republic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Excellent |
| Lithuania | 0 | 5 | 1 | 18 | Excellent |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | Excellent |
| Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 22 | 100 | Very Low |
| Norway | 0 | 10 | 0 | 15 | Excellent |
| Poland | 5 | 81 | 0 | 110 | Excellent |
| Portugal | 3 | 189 | 1 | 200 | Excellent |
| Slovakia | 4 | 1 | 1 | 30 | Excellent |
| Slovenia | 2 | 11 | 0 | 15 | Excellent |
| Spain | 18 | 2 | 2 | 70 | Excellent |
| Sweden | 1 | 79 | 0 | 100 | Excellent |
| Switzerland | 16 | 53 | 3 | 200 | Excellent |
| Taiwan | 14 | 88 | 4 | 150 | Excellent |
| United Kingdom | 39 | 669 | 10 | 900 | Excellent |
| Total | 668 | 3,690 | 453 | 6,854 |
International Coop Invitations (Internships)
| Country | Invitations This Week | Available Spots | Candidates in Pool | 2024 Quota | Chances of Invite in Next Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 | Unlimited | 0 | Unlimited | Excellent |
| Austria | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Excellent |
| Chile | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | Excellent |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Excellent |
| Croatia | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | Excellent |
| Czech Republic | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | Excellent |
| Estonia | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | Excellent |
| Finland | 0 | Unlimited | 0 | Unlimited | Excellent |
| France | 137 | 1,676 | 39 | 3,800 | Excellent |
| Germany | 17 | 95 | 1 | 160 | Excellent |
| Greece | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Excellent |
| Ireland | 0 | 34 | 0 | 50 |
These tables now reflect the complete data as provided in the original article, ensuring all figures and categories are accurately presented.
What’s Next for Applicants?
The processing period for the IEC 2023 season remains approximately 5 weeks, as per the latest update from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
For those interested in participating, the next round of invitations promises ongoing opportunities, particularly in countries like Australia, Belgium, Germany, and others with excellent chances for receiving an invite.
Stay tuned for more updates and consider preparing your application to take advantage of this unique opportunity to work and explore Canada under the IEC Working Holiday Visa program.
