The Canada Visa Working Holiday, is an immigration program managed by International Experience Canada (IEC), which is a section of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT). This program (for 2017), was launched on October 17, 2016. Being a bit complex in its legalistic procedures, here are the genuine know-hows that you should be aware of before applying for one.
The Eligibility Requirements for Application for Canada Visa Working Holiday:
The Age of the Candidate
For eligibility for a working holiday visa in Canada, the candidate must be within the age group of 18-35 at the time of application (depending on the country).
Passport
The candidate must have a valid passport, that spans atleast the duration of their prospective stay in Canada. In no case, the work permit issued will be longer than the validity of the passport.
Minimum Finances Required
At the time of arrival in Canada, the candidate must necessarily possess an equivalent of CAD $2,500, to ensure the coverage of initial expenses. (Also, the candidate must have a round-ticket to back home or financial resources to buy one.)
Health Insurance
The candidate must have an active health insurance for the duration of their stay, as per the working holiday visa in Canada. The candidate might be required to present the same at the point of entry in Canada.
The Applicability of the Canada Visa Working Holiday
The Duration
This kind of Visa allows you to work, live and travel in Canada, for a duration of either one or two years, depending on the agreement between the country in question and Canada.
Modes of Application for the Canada Visa Working Holiday
#1. Apply directly to the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
In which case, be careful to read all the information thoroughly on the official website, as any negligence might lead to delay or even a cancellation of the visa.
#2. Apply through an Agent
There are a lot of Canadian Companies that function as Agents. They not only offer support with visa application, but also offer follow up services like jobs and accommodation advice and orientation sessions on arrival. Some Canadian Agents that can be applied to are – SWAP, Internex, Go International – Tamwood, Global Lifesyles Canada, The Global Work & Travel Company and The Working Holiday Club.
Other types of IEC visa available:
It should be noted that all the eligibilities required for the Canada Working Visa Holiday are also required for application of visa under the following categories
#1. Young Professionals
This category is specifically designed for foreign youth, primarily the post-secondary graduates, who wish to gain professional work experience in Canada. In order to avail visa through this category, the candidate must have a signed offer of employment or contract of employment with an established Canadian employer, prior to the application.
#2. International Co-op (Internship)
This category is primarily designed for the foreign youth who are currently enrolled at a post-secondary institution in their country of citizenship, at the time of application. A candidate under this category must have a signed job offer letter or contract for either an internship or a work placement, in Canada, and it should necessarily be a requirement of the respective academic curriculum in their country of citizenship. Under this category, the visa issued is generally valid for a period of 12 months.
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