Working Holiday (IEC)
IEC is a draw. We check the disqualifying conditions first — and show past participants the routes they still have.
Check first
- Korean citizens must be 18–35 (inclusive) for IEC. Past the age limit, the answer is a different route — study or LMIA-based work, not IEC.
- It is a draw: entering the pool does not guarantee an invitation. Anyone promising certain selection is not telling the truth.
- You can only get one IEC permit per season, even if you have participations left.
- You need at least CAN$2,500 in funds, health insurance for your whole stay, and a round-trip ticket or the money to buy one.
You likely have more chances than you think
- Under the new Canada–Korea youth mobility agreement, Korean citizens can participate in IEC twice, up to 24 months per participation (Working Holiday and Young Professionals twice; International Co-op once).
- If you participated under the previous agreement (application before December 11, 2023), you can apply for a second and final period of up to 24 months.
- Applying through an IRCC Recognized Organization adds 2 more lifetime participations.
- Turning IEC time into PR means planning backwards from the CEC hour requirement (1,560 hours) from the start.
How it proceeds
Eligibility check
Age, participation history, passport status — and whether your route is the general pool or a Recognized Organization.
Pool registration
We manage your IEC profile and monitor the invitation rounds.
Documents
After an invitation, we prepare every required upload slot within the deadline.
Approval & departure
From reading your approval letter to what to expect at the border.
Frequently asked questions
My working holiday is over — can I return to Canada?
Often yes. Korean citizens now get two IEC participations (24 months each), previous-agreement participants can apply for a second period, and Recognized Organizations add two more lifetime participations. Check your own history before assuming it is over.
I am over 35 — can I still apply?
Not in the IEC categories, which run to age 35 inclusive for Korean citizens. We advise alternative routes such as study-to-work or LMIA employment.
Is selection guaranteed if I apply?
No. Selection rates vary by season. We never guarantee selection — our job is making sure the document stage after selection is flawless.
Where does my case fit?
Tell us your situation and we will map what is possible under the current rules.