Program delivery update: Bilateral agreements and arrangements – International Experience Canada (IEC) – [R205(b) – C21] – Reciprocity – International Mobility Program (IMP)
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
May 28, 2025
The instructions on International Experience Canada (IEC) bilateral agreements and arrangements have been updated to reflect changes to the youth mobility arrangements (YMAs) with Japan. Participants will now be permitted to participate twice instead of once. These changes took effect on April 1, 2025.
The update is summarized as follows:
Japan
Under the bilateral agreement, applicants are allowed to participate twice.