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IEC 2014 Discussion/Stage 1 - READ FIRST POST BEFORE POSTING

moons657 · 2013-03-26 20:15:53

MOD EDIT: Before posting on this thread, please ensure you have carefully followed the steps listed below. If you still have queries, then please search the thread for keywords to see if it has been answered yet. If you still can't find an answer, then post away. 1. Read the official IEC page all about the visa:…

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#1082 04-02-2014 3:52pm
dooroy

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Anyone know when the Kompass account for 2014 is opening for 2014?

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#1083 04-02-2014 4:05pm
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dooroy wrote: »

Anyone know when the Kompass account for 2014 is opening for 2014?

Nope no one does

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#1084 04-02-2014 4:05pm
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No sign of it today anyway

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#1085 04-02-2014 4:06pm
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Faith wrote: »

No sign of it today anyway

Nope Id say next week once all the other countrys are done

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#1086 04-02-2014 4:07pm
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Faith wrote: »

No sign of it today anyway

None of the other countries waiting have had any updates either, might check back in hour or two. Maybe the tech is late into work

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#1087 04-02-2014 4:09pm
Faith

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Skalragg wrote: »

None of the other countries waiting have had any updates either, might check back in hour or two. Maybe the tech is late into work

Where did you find the list of other countries?

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#1088 04-02-2014 4:12pm
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Quick question on the visa itself. Im in the process of working something else through for the US but if that fails id like to have Canada as a backup option. If i was to apply to the IEC Visa and get it but didnt not actually travel to Canada to activate it would that be my one time visa gone or is it only considered used if you travel over an activated it?

Obviously I wouldnt like to be in a position of wasting the spot for someone else to use but i also dont want to hedge my bets on one thing and be left with nothing but if I didnt end up using it would that me done then not able to use the IEC again?

Cheers!

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#1089 04-02-2014 4:14pm
Skalragg

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Faith wrote: »

Where did you find the list of other countries?

http://www.international.gc.ca/experience/intro_incoming-intro_entrant.aspx

Thats how I was able to do up the list yesterday

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#1090 04-02-2014 4:16pm
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How many applicants do ye reckon will apply?

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#1091 04-02-2014 4:18pm
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Frostyrod wrote: »

How many applicants do ye reckon will apply?

Little over 6,000 openings last year, filled up within 48 hours.
This year apparently 10,700ish on offer. Whenever it bloody opens!

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#1092 04-02-2014 4:19pm
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MarkJD wrote: »

If i was to apply to the IEC Visa and get it but didnt not actually travel to Canada to activate it would that be my one time visa gone or is it only considered used if you travel over an activated it?

If you get the VISA, and you decide not to use it/ travel; you CANNOT apply again, ever.

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#1093 04-02-2014 4:19pm
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Frostyrod wrote: »

How many applicants do ye reckon will apply?

It took two days to fill the 6500 spaces last year, I reckon they will meet the 10k mark but will take few days to be reached.

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#1094 04-02-2014 4:21pm
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I hope ye are right. Nerves aren't the best!! Does anyone no what the change is this year?

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#1095 04-02-2014 4:23pm
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GrumPy wrote: »

If you get the VISA, and you decide not to use it/ travel; you CANNOT apply again, ever.

Ok great to know thanks.

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#1096 04-02-2014 4:33pm
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Skalragg wrote: »

None of the other countries waiting have had any updates either, might check back in hour or two. Maybe the tech is late into work

Nah it's always been 10 Ottawa time for all the announcements for all the other. Countys so chances are that's bit gonna change . Plus it just be a script set to run and change the page when they decide to announce

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#1097 04-02-2014 5:01pm
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They confirmed on their twitter account today that Spain Austria and Netherlands will be opening tomorrow.

No other announcements today. Maybe Thursday. Unlikely they'd announce anything tomorrow with three countries opening.

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#1098 04-02-2014 7:29pm
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MarkJD wrote: »

Quick question on the visa itself. Im in the process of working something else through for the US but if that fails id like to have Canada as a backup option. If i was to apply to the IEC Visa and get it but didnt not actually travel to Canada to activate it would that be my one time visa gone or is it only considered used if you travel over an activated it?

Obviously I wouldnt like to be in a position of wasting the spot for someone else to use but i also dont want to hedge my bets on one thing and be left with nothing but if I didnt end up using it would that me done then not able to use the IEC again?

Cheers!

GrumPy wrote: »

If you get the VISA, and you decide not to use it/ travel; you CANNOT apply again, ever.

Grumpy's right, if you get a Port of Entry letter issued to you and you don't use it, it's still a participation.

However, if you just get the conditional letter of acceptance from Stage 1 (Kompass) you then have 6 months to decide whether to complete the process by doing Stage 2 (MyCIC). Your place will be held for this time so no worries about the first come first served thing, and it won't count as a participation.

Only prob is you'll have had to pay your E120 fee for Stage 1 and there's no refund whether you go to Canada or not. But it might be worth it as it'll give you an extra buffer zone while you decide what to do.

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#1099 04-02-2014 7:55pm
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JAYSUS...there must have been a bank holiday weekend in canada?? and everyone is still hungover!!!!.... this waiting game is horrid annoying:(

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#1100 04-02-2014 8:35pm
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Lads this waiting game is ridiculous. OZ give you a decision within 3 hours! I'm here but my mate is waiting to come over since December! There is a bank holiday this weekend "Family Day", so if they don't come out this week then you'll be waiting again. Terrible planning by the IEC.

The 6350 filled after 4 days. I got mine on the 4th day, not 48 hours. But be warned, all the people in OZ/NZ or wherever can now apply because the 18 month rule is gone so the demand will be crazy I'd say!

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#1101 04-02-2014 8:40pm
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Kev_2012 wrote: »

Lads this waiting game is ridiculous. OZ give you a decision within 3 hours! I'm here but my mate is waiting to come over since December! There is a bank holiday this weekend "Family Day", so if they don't come out this week then you'll be waiting again. Terrible planning by the IEC.

The 6350 filled after 4 days. I got mine on the 4th day, not 48 hours. But be warned, all the people in OZ/NZ or wherever can now apply because the 18 month rule is gone so the demand will be crazy I'd say!

Family Day is actually on the 17th, the week after next, but keep up with the scaremongering.

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#1102 04-02-2014 8:41pm
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They're completely taking the p*** at this stage.

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#1103 04-02-2014 9:16pm
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Sorry for a possibly stupid question, but looking at their site didn't seem the clearest.

Does the 2014 process cover travel in 2014 only? That is, if I plan to go to Canada in early 2015, do I need to wait until next year to apply?

Thanks.

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#1104 04-02-2014 9:25pm
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newg300 wrote: »

Sorry for a possibly stupid question, but looking at their site didn't seem the clearest.

Does the 2014 process cover travel in 2014 only? That is, if I plan to go to Canada in early 2015, do I need to wait until next year to apply?

Thanks.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057139067

This is answered in Faith's new FAQ thread ^^^

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#1105 04-02-2014 9:27pm
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newg300 wrote: »

Sorry for a possibly stupid question, but looking at their site didn't seem the clearest.

Does the 2014 process cover travel in 2014 only? That is, if I plan to go to Canada in early 2015, do I need to wait until next year to apply?

Thanks.

Once your application has been approved from stage 2 for the iec visa, you have one year from that date to enter and upon entering canada you will be issued your 2 year visa provided you meet their requirements and your passport is valid for at least 2 years upon arrival.

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#1106 04-02-2014 10:28pm
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This waiting game is as bad as sitting in a Hospital for 6 hours waiting to get looked at!

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#1107 04-02-2014 10:45pm
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EI-DOR wrote: »

This waiting game is as bad as sitting in a Hospital for 6 hours waiting to get looked at!

Yeah but it's even worse getting stressed about it .

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#1108 05-02-2014 12:11am
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Thanks, both of you.

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#1109 05-02-2014 7:04am
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Loblox wrote: »

Family Day is actually on the 17th, the week after next, but keep up with the scaremongering.

Actually it's this weekend in BC. I forgot that Ontario is next week!!!

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#1110 05-02-2014 9:47am
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Right, let's all cross out fingers for an announcement today that it will open on Friday!

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#1111 05-02-2014 11:56am
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Cmooooooonnnn

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