International Experience Canada
Travel in Canada on a Working Holiday with IEC
IEC is a government program designed to help you gain international work experience, improve your language skills in English and French, and fund the trip of a lifetime.
Check eligibility for free and create your IEC profile within the BorderPass platform for $75 CAD.
Your IEC profile is handled inside a licensed immigration system.
Get Started with IECWhat is BorderPass?
BorderPass brings together smart tools and lawyer guidance to help you manage your immigration process clearly and affordably.
Why choose BorderPass?
See if you're eligible at no cost, then apply to the IEC pool for just $75
Apply with Confidence
Step-by-step guidance and lawyer-reviewed applications help you submit with peace of mind.
Work, Travel, & Build Your Future
Gain international work experience, improve your language skills, and fund the trip of a lifetime.
Plan a Path to Stay in Canada
Explore options to transition from IEC to study permits, work permits, or permanent residence.
Help Avoid Common Mistakes
Smart tools and expert reviews help catch errors before they cost you your chance.
Arrive Ready with Special Offers
Access exclusive partner deals on mobile plans, banking, housing, and more.
Applying to IEC can be confusing. One mistake could cost you your chance to work and travel in Canada.
BorderPass helps with clear, step-by-step guidance, smart tracking tools, and expert support:
IEC is more than working abroad, it's a stepping stone to bigger opportunities.
Whether you're looking to gain international work experience, fund your travels, or build connections in Canada, BorderPass can help.
Working Holiday
The Working Holiday program allows you to work for almost any employer in Canada.
Young Professionals
The Young Professionals Program helps further your career with an employer-specific permit.
International Co-op
The International Co-Op Program is for students who want to complete an internship in Canada.
IEC allows you to work for up to two years, but that doesn't mean your time in Canada has to end.
Many IEC participants transition to:
BorderPass can help you plan ahead for your next steps.
Avoid common mistakes
IEC applications get rejected for common mistakes: missing documents, incorrect details, or misunderstanding the process. BorderPass helps you avoid errors and submit a complete, accurate application the first time.
Arrive Ready with Special Offers
As a BorderPass Member, we help you arrive in Canada connected and ready with special offers from our partners on:
Why trust BorderPass?
BorderPass' immigration management platform offers expert support from immigration lawyers.
| Apply to IEC | With BorderPass | Other legal services | Applying yourself |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expert legal guidance | Advice from trusted immigration lawyers | Inconsistent advice, depending on the agent or organization | No support from immigration experts or lawyers |
| Tracking & reminders | Smart notifications, reminders, and expiration notices to help make sure you don't miss a thing | Unpredictable support; fees can be charged each time you connect | Difficult to find reliable answers to your questions |
| Process complexity | Step-by-step guidance simplifies the process | Variable quality depending on provider | Time-consuming and often complex process |