Program delivery update: International Experience Canada (IEC) – [R204(d) - C21] – Reciprocity – International Mobility Program

December 24, 2025

The International Experience Canada (IEC) program instructions have been revised significantly to improve consistency and compliance. Updates include clarifications regarding:

• the role of border services officers at ports of entry
• immigration medical examinations
• dependants
• passport validity
• re-use of the certificato di residenza
• discontinuance for dual citizenship holders
• police certificates, including clearer instructions on how to manage delays in receiving police certificates and the documents that may be requested if further clarification is needed
• best practices for issuing work permits, including enhanced verification procedures, improved record management in the Global Case Management System (GCMS), and more efficient processes for reissuing and correcting permits
• updates to sector roles and responsibilities following departmental reorganization
• removal of Ukraine and Mexico from the list of eligible countries, ensuring the program aligns with current policies
• correction to the validity period for Australian International Co-op applicants
• Dutch post-secondary students can submit an official letter from their educational institution confirming that the TEER 4 employment is related to their field of study

Updated instructions

• International Experience Canada (IEC) – [R204(d) - C21] – Reciprocity – International Mobility Program
• Processing applications: International Experience Canada (IEC) [R204(d) – C21] – International Mobility Program
• Participation eligibility requirements – International Experience Canada (IEC) [R204(d) – C21] – Reciprocity – International Mobility Program (IMP)
• Bilateral agreements and arrangements: International Experience Canada (IEC) – [R204(d) – C21] – Reciprocity – International Mobility Program (IMP)