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    #2312
    louisejscott
    Closed Accounts Posts: 128 ✭✭louisejscott


    Hi all more confusion. I know that now you can apply for 2 IEC visa's so that if you apply for 2 in a row you would then qualify to apply for perminant res??? Can you study part time on these visa. I would be required to do licensing exams over in Canada as part of my job- is there a restriction on this? Also can you apply for your 2nd IEC visa while you are on your 1st IEC Visa???:confused:


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    #2313
    poggz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭poggz


    Hi Louise! I attended a healthcare expo there back in October - is your licence exam within that field? We were told on that day if you wanted to obtain permanent residence over in Canada, you should apply for temporary visa, take steps to get licence and then seek an employer that could nominate you for the provincial nominee programme. This only works for some professions
    http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/provincial/index.asp
    According to the embassy website it is possible to enroll in courses under the IEC provided "the courses must be part-time and considered as personal development/growth. Your courses cannot be part of a university degree. If you are in Canada under the IEC Working Holiday Program, you may enroll in language courses over a short period of time, i.e. less than six months"


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    #2314
    louisejscott
    Closed Accounts Posts: 128 ✭✭louisejscott


    Hi thanks for that it's actaully finance exams to trade. I have my degree and masters but will need to sit the canadian exams if I want to trade. This is done on a part time basis. not surewhere to get info on this.


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    #2315
    poggz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭poggz


    Oh well then I'm not sure. I guess you could check the embassy website - They have a FAQ section on the program. Or if that doesn't help I'd give them or USIT a call.
    http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/ireland-irlande/experience_canada_experience/faq.aspx


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    #2316
    keeno32
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭keeno32


    was just wondering if any one new what the story is about the permanent residency requirement for the working holiday visa for canada. i was in oz for 2 years recently, will i be able to apply for the visa?

    it says i have to be living in ireland 3 years prior to applying, this is on the embassy website but i have have heard elsewhere it was not be out of ireland for more than 3-4 years from the age of 18.

    any help would be appreciated.


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    #2317
    JohnMearsheimer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,302 ✭✭✭JohnMearsheimer


    keeno32 wrote: »
    was just wondering if any one new what the story is about the permanent residency requirement for the working holiday visa for canada. i was in oz for 2 years recently, will i be able to apply for the visa?

    it says i have to be living in ireland 3 years prior to applying, this is on the embassy website but i have have heard elsewhere it was not be out of ireland for more than 3-4 years from the age of 18.

    any help would be appreciated.

    I moved back to Ireland in August 2009 after spending the last 2 years living in the UK. I applied for the visa for Canada 5 months later in January 2010 and my application was approved. I submitted a UK police cert with the dates I had been living in the UK so it's not like they didn't know I was over there.


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    #2318
    TechnoPool
    Registered Users Posts: 1,675 ✭✭✭TechnoPool


    WELL!! arrived here in calgary safe and sound!!

    delighted with the flight, my free beerz sent me to the land of nod after 6-7 and i slept for around 6 of the total 9 nd a half hours:D


    immigration and customs was a breeze , i spent longer walking to them from the plane than passing through and getting my visa


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    #2319
    GGirl2010
    Registered Users Posts: 511 ✭✭✭GGirl2010


    TechnoPool wrote: »
    WELL!! arrived here in calgary safe and sound!!

    delighted with the flight, my free beerz sent me to the land of nod after 6-7 and i slept for around 6 of the total 9 nd a half hours:D


    immigration and customs was a breeze , i spent longer walking to them from the plane than passing through and getting my visa


    lol nice one!! you there on your own? calgary toronto is it.. do you have some job huntng to do??


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    #2320
    GGirl2010
    Registered Users Posts: 511 ✭✭✭GGirl2010


    chargerman wrote: »
    Hey guys,
    I moved to Toronto 4 months ago. I came on my own and I know how hard it can be. Toronto is a great city - always something to do.The Irish community are good here with regular pub and social events. The city is very big and can be expensive. If you want to know anything, send me a private message and I will give as much help as I can. Best of luck in travelling



    v good!!... i might go to a hostel first hand .. to get a job...


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    #2321
    TechnoPool
    Registered Users Posts: 1,675 ✭✭✭TechnoPool


    GGirl2010 wrote: »
    lol nice one!! you there on your own? calgary toronto is it.. do you have some job huntng to do??


    ive two cousins who are studying full time here so im living with them, but i came over on my own!! applied for a few jobs there this morning and i have an interview on sunday, just lookin for anything so i dont eat into my money, then i can look for something i want to do yanno!!


    calgary, alberta, on the west side of the country:)


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    #2322
    red menace
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,462 ✭✭✭red menace


    TechnoPool wrote: »
    ive two cousins who are studying full time here so im living with them, but i came over on my own!! applied for a few jobs there this morning and i have an interview on sunday, just lookin for anything so i dont eat into my money, then i can look for something i want to do yanno!!


    calgary, alberta, on the west side of the country:)

    Welcome to Alberta you picked a grand day for it anyway -22 currently
    Was -26 on my way to work this morning
    Once you layer up well there's no bother
    Make your you tuck yer ears in :)
    Good luck with the job hunt


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    #2323
    red menace
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,462 ✭✭✭red menace


    http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/ireland-irlande/experience_canada_experience/index.aspx?lang=eng
    Welcome to the new International Experience Canada (IEC) page
    The IEC initiative is now officially open for year 2011. You will find instructions on this page on how to obtain, prepare, and submit an application package.
    Administrative changes have been made to the IEC for 2011. Most notably, for the first time in Ireland, you will be able to apply directly to the Government of Canada.
    We are introducing these changes as part of a larger initiative to re-align the IEC in Ireland with its counterparts in participating countries around the world. There are three major areas of re-alignment: Program Category, Eligibilty Criteria, and Application Process.

    Wonder how long before their web server explodes


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    #2324
    the whole year inn
    Registered Users Posts: 7,099 ✭✭✭the whole year inn


    can someone confirm this for me,on the 18th the website will open the visas and all you have to do is register,thne you send in the application to paris?I just want to get the visa,I filled out all the info last year so I know the process but that was with usit.

    Any how on the 18th i go to
    http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/ireland-irlande/experience_canada_experience/index.aspx?lang=eng

    and register?


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    #2325
    red menace
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,462 ✭✭✭red menace


    gob_smacked wrote: »
    can someone confirm this for me,on the 18th the website will open the visas and all you have to do is register,thne you send in the application to paris?I just want to get the visa,I filled out all the info last year so I know the process but that was with usit.

    Any how on the 18th i go to
    http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/ireland-irlande/experience_canada_experience/index.aspx?lang=eng

    and register?

    according to the website you can register now!


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    #2326
    Morf3h
    Registered Users Posts: 480 ✭✭Morf3h


    red menace wrote: »
    http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/ireland-irlande/experience_canada_experience/index.aspx?lang=eng


    Wonder how long before their web server explodes

    Thanks for that. Does this mean that we don't have to pay extortionate Usit fees aka their American Visas 'programme fees'?? and can apply direct to Canadian gov?


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    #2327
    red menace
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,462 ✭✭✭red menace


    Morf3h wrote: »
    Thanks for that. Does this mean that we don't have to pay extortionate Usit fees aka their American Visas 'programme fees'?? and can apply direct to Canadian gov?

    Yeah according to the gov website the fee is 100 euro


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    #2328
    the whole year inn
    Registered Users Posts: 7,099 ✭✭✭the whole year inn


    So I reged,does that mean a place is held for me and I dont have to go on a waiting list,All I need to do is send in my application form?I still have to get police certs.


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    #2329
    red menace
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,462 ✭✭✭red menace


    gob_smacked wrote: »
    So I reged,does that mean a place is held for me and I dont have to go on a waiting list,All I need to do is send in my application form?I still have to get police certs.

    Your guess is as good as mine dude,
    Have a read of the FAQ

    http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/ireland-irlande/experience_canada_experience/faq.aspx


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    #2330
    the whole year inn
    Registered Users Posts: 7,099 ✭✭✭the whole year inn


    Yea,doesnt say anything about it tho.


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    #2331
    gambit83
    Registered Users Posts: 177 ✭✭gambit83


    red menace wrote: »
    Hi Sean,

    yes there is

    Wait a week and details will be announced of the direct application
    There are lots of threads on the U35 in this forum well worth reading.
    As for the qualification thing I know they ask for a copy of your CV with the application but I don't think they specify a qualification as needed

    EDIT have a read through of this
    http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/ireland-irlande/assets/pdfs/WHP_Instructions_2011_EN.pdf

    All we needed last year to apply was:
    Passport
    Fee
    Garda cert
    Marriage cert
    Flight and insurance details


    So before you applied last year you had your insurance and flights booked?
    Will it be the same this year?


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    #2332
    tenchi-fan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,339 ✭✭✭tenchi-fan


    gambit83 wrote: »
    So before you applied last year you had your insurance and flights booked?
    Will it be the same this year?

    No. You don't need to have a flight booked before you get the permit.


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    #2333
    red menace
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,462 ✭✭✭red menace


    gambit83 wrote: »
    So before you applied last year you had your insurance and flights booked?
    Will it be the same this year?

    mope we applied for the visa first
    one of the final steps was to provide proof of the flights and insurance


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    #2334
    GGirl2010
    Registered Users Posts: 511 ✭✭✭GGirl2010


    wooo woo i got my garda certificate!!! finally they got up of their asses lol.. now just need to wait for the visa to come out!!!


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    #2335
    red menace
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,462 ✭✭✭red menace


    GGirl2010 wrote: »
    wooo woo i got my garda certificate!!! finally they got up of their asses lol.. now just need to wait for the visa to come out!!!

    You do know you can apply now?


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    #2336
    GGirl2010
    Registered Users Posts: 511 ✭✭✭GGirl2010


    red menace wrote: »
    You do know you can apply now?


    em no?? .... the usit one not out yet!!! waht one you on about lol/// ty


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    #2337
    red menace
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,462 ✭✭✭red menace


    GGirl2010 wrote: »
    em no?? .... the usit one not out yet!!! waht one you on about lol/// ty

    you can apply online direct to the Canadian embassy

    Have a read of this:

    http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/ireland-irlande/experience_canada_experience/index.aspx?lang=eng

    Costs 110 euro
    obviously need to sort out your own flights and insurance


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    #2338
    GGirl2010
    Registered Users Posts: 511 ✭✭✭GGirl2010


    red menace wrote: »
    you can apply online direct to the Canadian embassy

    Have a read of this:

    http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/ireland-irlande/experience_canada_experience/index.aspx?lang=eng

    Costs 110 euro
    obviously need to sort out your own flights and insurance


    ok.. thank you


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    #2339
    Cream Bun
    Registered Users Posts: 116 ✭✭Cream Bun


    Hi
    Does anyone know what the travel dates are for this programme?
    Like with Usit you can travel from April up to December/Jan. I was thinking of applying but I would want to be travelling next January 2012. It doesnt seem to say it on their website.

    Thanks


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    #2340
    retalivity
    Registered Users Posts: 14,300 ✭✭✭✭retalivity


    The application process appears tp be open

    http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/ireland-irlande/experience_canada_experience/IEC-EIC.aspx

    but i can't find the application stuff....help!


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    #2341
    red menace
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,462 ✭✭✭red menace


    http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/ireland-irlande/experience_canada_experience/index.aspx?lang=eng

    Try this link


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