Canada: IEC 2012 Now Open

sduff05 · 30-05-2012 9:54pm

red menace wrote: »

By the looks of it there will be some avalanche of applications when it opens for 2013
The one positive for most people is at least it's a chance to save up some extra cash.

Without a doubt. I dont think I could take another 6-7 months though in my current job. If I dont get Canada this year I think I will go to New Zealand instead.

leggit · 30-05-2012 10:12pm

red menace wrote: »

By the looks of it there will be some avalanche of applications when it opens for 2013
The one positive for most people is at least it's a chance to save up some extra cash.

Not waiting around for 2013 if I don't get my visa, will be off to Oz/New Zealand!

snoopmadra · 30-05-2012 11:52pm

my timeline....

sent app... 10 april
notice of receipt 24 april
payment requested 11 may
payed 14 may
sent to CIC 21 may

and now waiting game again...

DazzlerIE · 31-05-2012 3:02am

Finally got my LoI at 1am Irish time

That was a long six months

mul123 · 31-05-2012 3:07am

DazzlerIE wrote: »

Finally got my LoI at 1am Irish time

That was a long six months

How long were you waiting at the cic stage? Did u have a medical test to do?

DazzlerIE · 31-05-2012 7:54am

mul123 wrote: »

DazzlerIE wrote: »

Finally got my LoI at 1am Irish time

That was a long six months

How long were you waiting at the cic stage? Did u have a medical test to do?

Passed to cic on may 15th. No medical needed. They sent back my first app from January, hence the delay. Six months wait for a one year visa...

pesi2003 · 31-05-2012 10:05am

is there anyone wating for their LOI who paid in march?
I paid march 31st passed on april 18th and don't get why people who applied in May have LOIs.......this doesn't sound good for me

jenniem01 · 31-05-2012 10:08am

m.j.w wrote: »

I sent mine on 17th of this month and got an email for notice of reciept on the 23rd may. Hopefully that means I have a place

I'm the exact same as you so let me know if you hear anything and I'll do the same.

mtl2012 · 31-05-2012 5:01pm

if anybody wants to share their experience with the irishtimes: http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/generationemigration/2012/05/30/canadian-quota-for-irish-visas-filled/

Ash_Mag · 31-05-2012 5:29pm

pesi2003 wrote: »

is there anyone wating for their LOI who paid in march?
I paid march 31st passed on april 18th and don't get why people who applied in May have LOIs.......this doesn't sound good for me

Yeah I paid on the 12th of March but only got passed to CIC on 25th of May. Still waiting

Canadabound87 · 31-05-2012 8:28pm

Hi I hope somebody can help. On Saturday I received the Welcome letter stating that I have received my LOI. I have not received my LOI. I have emailed them telling them this but as of yet have not heard anything. I want to fly out to Canada in the next two weeks! Obviously I know now that I have been approved but I still don't have the letter. Can anybody recommend away of getting in contact with someone who can help? I have emailed them with URGENT in the subject line but have heard nothing!!

Any advice would be appreciated.

red menace · 31-05-2012 10:56pm

What does the text of the letter say?

Canadabound87 · 31-05-2012 11:04pm

red menace wrote: »

What does the text of the letter say?

The attachment says:

Subject: Welcome.
Dear Mr./Ms.:
Welcome to International Experience Canada (IEC).
You have received your Letter of Introduction from Citizenship and Immigration Canada that outlines the next steps for your trip to Canada. The goal of International Experience Canada (IEC) is to help you visit and discover Canada through a travel, work and life experience.
Canada is one of the largest countries in the world, with a diversity of geography, climate, people and customs. To help you understand the differences between Canada’s provinces, and to assist you in adapting to the differences that may exist between your country and Canada, IEC has prepared a Guide to Canada. You can view or download this guide from our site at http:// www.canadainternational.gc.ca/ireland-irlande/experience_canada_experience/guide/ canada_guide-guide_du_canada.aspx?lang=eng.
To help us better understand your expectations as an International Experience Canada participant, we invite you to take our short online pre-departure survey at http://dfait- maeci.sondages-surveys.ca/s/IEC-EIC/. You will receive another notification from us at the end of your participation inviting you to take our post-participation survey.
If at any time during your stay in Canada you would like to comment on your experience to the Canadian government, you may contact IEC at experience@international.gc.ca.
We hope that your visit represents a step towards a lifelong positive relationship with Canada and Canadians. We wish you every success in your Canadian adventure.

DazzlerIE · 31-05-2012 11:26pm

I'm 99% sure they'll be still able to give you the work permit, even if a bit is missing off your LoI

All they need is your client number, you'll be in the system

nms · 02-06-2012 11:52am

pesi2003 wrote: »

is there anyone wating for their LOI who paid in march?
I paid march 31st passed on april 18th and don't get why people who applied in May have LOIs.......this doesn't sound good for me

ye me too. paid 15thMarch,passed on 25th may!! Applied in Jan...Not fair:(

pollynat · 05-06-2012 1:29pm

Hi, is anyone still waiting for payment request? I got the email to say they had received my application on the 15th May, I know thats only a short time ago, but just wondered if anyone was at the same stage?

Waiting game......

Fedupwaiting · 05-06-2012 2:35pm

I got the mail on April 25th saying I was through to the final stage and would hear within 6 weeks. 6 weeks is up today and still nothing. Has it taken this long for anyone else? Seriously pi##ed off at this stage.

pesi2003 · 05-06-2012 2:38pm

Fedupwaiting wrote: »

I got the mail on April 25th saying I was through to the final stage and would hear within 6 weeks. 6 weeks is up today and still nothing. Has it taken this long for anyone else? Seriously pi##ed off at this stage.

Final stage April 18th........still waiting :mad:

Fedupwaiting · 05-06-2012 2:45pm

Oh no that's terrible. I've emailed loads and rang the number and left messages. What is the bloody delay ?

Martyn1989 · 05-06-2012 3:09pm

They've linked up my payment, I've finally been put through to 2nd stage. Still worried something will go wrong, dont lose faith people you'll get there eventually.

jenniem01 · 06-06-2012 11:24am

pollynat wrote: »

Hi, is anyone still waiting for payment request? I got the email to say they had received my application on the 15th May, I know thats only a short time ago, but just wondered if anyone was at the same stage?

Waiting game......

I'm still waiting for request for payment too

pollynat · 06-06-2012 3:45pm

jenniem01 wrote: »

I'm still waiting for request for payment too

Its so frustrating, I really hope I get it before my current one expires.. not ready to give up my job and move on.... fingers crossed for both of us !!

doneill85 · 06-06-2012 4:10pm

Chuck Norris can get an LOI in 8 weeks

jjbrien · 06-06-2012 7:28pm

i have been waiting since may 15th since i was passed to the final stage my friend who was told the same day he had been passed to the final stage he got his LOI friday and im still waiting :mad:

has anyone been rejected in the final stage?

ToniTuddle · 07-06-2012 2:24am

Paid a week ago and got email today saying I've been moved onto the second/final stage and should hear within 6 weeks.

sduff05 · 07-06-2012 2:39am

ToniTuddle wrote: »

Paid a week ago and got email today saying I've been moved onto the second/final stage and should hear within 6 weeks.

You were told it could be 6 weeks????

ToniTuddle · 07-06-2012 2:47am

sduff05 wrote: »

You were told it could be 6 weeks????

Yeah! In fairness my application seems to be flying through so don't think it will take that long. Think they getting through peoples forms a lot quicker now the deadline is over and done with. But they do mention in every email to NOT contact them asking for information as they will not respond.

hickeydermot · 07-06-2012 12:48pm

Finally got my visa , after applying in feb.

took 6/7 weeks for them to approve the first phase, then after sending payment it took 5 weeks to finally for them to send the visa.

I made no mistakes on the application luckily , or else i'd be probably still waiting.

Moving on.

Has anyone got any ideas of how to get cheap flights?

Pricing is around 900/1000 for flights to vancouver , but would love to get my hands on some promo codes etc.

Also where do you guys get your insurance from?

ToniTuddle · 07-06-2012 4:57pm

Are you getting one way or a return? I'm going the one way option much handier and flights are about 450-550 if ya search about!

Insurance I haven't decided on. Looked through soo many different ones but there is all this fine print you have to check esp in regards to sports and what you are or are not allowed to do. Would drive ya mad!

hickeydermot · 07-06-2012 5:41pm

ToniTuddle wrote: »

Are you getting one way or a return? I'm going the one way option much handier and flights are about 450-550 if ya search about!

Insurance I haven't decided on. Looked through soo many different ones but there is all this fine print you have to check esp in regards to sports and what you are or are not allowed to do. Would drive ya mad!

I'll get one way if I'm allowed , but I heard they want you to have a return ticket and if you dont they could turn you away at customs no?

Canada: IEC 2012 Now Open

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