Step-by-Step Application Guide
Once you have read the Eligibility Criteria section on this website, you can then go ahead and complete the required forms, attach the required supporting documents, arrange payment of the participation fee, confirm the application package is complete and the information correct, and send in your application package.
Important change for IEC 2013
The application process to participate in the International Experience Canada (IEC) initiative involves two stages:
- IEC Assessment: to determine whether you meet the IEC eligibility criteria, following the steps below, and;
- Immigration Assessment: to determine your admissibility to Canada for a work permit, using “MyCIC”.
Step One: List of required documents for the IEC assessment:
- IEC Application and Declarations form PDF, 1,5 MB, * .
You can either fill out this form online and then print it out and sign it - or - print out this form and fill it in by hand. IMPORTANT: Check all the boxes on page 6. If you do not acknowledge these conditions your application will be returned to you unprocessed. NOTE: Sign the form in the same way as shown in your passport. Please check your passport is signed. - A legible photocopy of the identification pages of your passport (family name, given name(s), date and place of birth, passport’s issue and expiry dates, and your signature). Your passport must be valid for at least one day beyond the date of your departure from Canada and there must be one completely blank page, other than the last page, available in your passport.
- Proof that you have paid the IEC program participation fee.
Note: Please arrange your documents in the order indicated above.
IMPORTANT: Make sure you have signed twice on the IEC application form (page 2 of 6 and page 6 of 6). If any of these are unsigned, the application will be returned to you unprocessed.
All documents must be submitted in English or French or, if not in English or French, they must be accompanied by an official English or French translation.
We keep all the documents you send us, so please keep copies for your files.
The High Commission of Canada in New Zealand reserves the right to request additional supporting documents and/or proceed with additional verifications (for example, request original documents). Incomplete, unsigned and non-compliant application packages will not be processed. The application will be returned to the applicant’s New Zealand mailing address and the applicant will need to resubmit the application.
WARNING: Misrepresentation
All applicants are legally required to be truthful and disclose all relevant information with their applications. Applicants who submit application packages that contain misrepresented information, knowingly or unknowingly, will be denied entry to Canada and may also be banned from travelling to Canada. The details of the misrepresentation will remain permanently on record with Citizenship and Immigration Canada and the Canada Border Services Agency. For more information on misrepresentation, please visit Document Fraud (Misrepresentation).
Submitting Your Application Package
You can send your application package by mail to the High Commission of Canada in New Zealand
Address
IEC-WHP
High Commission of Canada
PO Box 8047
Wellington 6143
New Zealand
Please note: The High Commission of Canada in New Zealand does not take any responsibility for lost or misdirected mail. We strongly recommend that applicants use more secure means, such as a courier, to send in their application packages.
- We ask that your application is not folded as creases in the paper can cause problems with the scanners and can delay processing.
- Courier items are deliverable to this PO Box.
- Please do not contact our office to acknowledge receipt of applications or acknowledge receipt of documents sent by you after you have submitted your application. If you wish to obtain a confirmation of receipt from our office, use registered mail or a private courier who can confirm delivery to this office.
Please note: The High Commission of Canada in New Zealand does not take any responsibility for lost or misdirected mail. We strongly recommend that applicants use more secure means, such as a courier, to send in their application packages.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to submit a correct and complete application
Recheck that you have put together a complete and correct application as incorrect applications are returned to the applicants unprocessed and will cause delays.
After your complete application has been received and IEC has determined that you meet the IEC eligibility criteria, you will be sent a Conditional Acceptance Letter via email which includes your World Tracking Number.
Step 2: Immigration Assessment: to determine your admissibility to Canada for a work permit, using “MyCIC”.
Once you have received the IEC conditional acceptance letter, you will be directed to create a <MyCIC> account to begin the Immigration assessment of your application process.
To communicate with the visa and immigration service, email their services directly. Always include your World Tracking Number in any correspondence.
The High Commission of Canada is not able to respond to questions about the evaluation of your admissibility through MyCIC.
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