IEC 2014 Stage 2 Thread - All Stage 2 questions here!

FOLKS WHO MADE IT TO CANADA!

How are ye getting on? Do ye have any advice for people heading over soon?

I'm thinking of heading to Calgary, any pointers etc would be hugely appreciated.

How did the job hunt go? Did ye get something fairly quick?

Cheers,

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TYBG wrote: »

Hey, I forgot my cic password and had to reset it. I have tried many times to link my account to my prevoius application but it is not matching. I have my POE but cannot access it as I cannot access my application. Is there a contact email/number/anything to help me? Cheers

follow this link and theres a highlighted contact form near the bottom aswell:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=932&t=25

Cool no probs least you got it sorted i know they can be a nightmare to deal with sometimes.

NinetyOne wrote: »

Hello all , hope everyone is getting on well saving/planning etc!

Have a POE that is valid until this June , but have since decided to take a post grad instead of emigrating. I was wondering would it be possible for me to reapply for IEC in maybe two years time or would there be an issue with that seeing as I won't be using the visa this time?

Asked this question a few weeks back too.

Unfortunately, if you have received your LOI (Letter of Introduction) then this counts as participation in the IEC program and renders you ineligible for future participation, even if you have not entered Canada to activate the visa. I asked CIC themselves about this and they confirmed that it is only possible to re-apply if your country allows multiple participations - those countries who are granted a one year visa with the option of a one year extension. This used to be the case for Ireland, but we are now granted the two year visa on day one and, as a result, are ineligible to re-apply for the same visa once we participate.

You do, however, have other options under the young professional route or under the federal skilled worker program. These are a little harder to get, but not impossible for someone with a Level 9 education (which you will have). The only sticking point with the federal program is the requirement for experience in a listed profession where Canada is short on qualified candidates and a job offer (this is not a requirement, but adds to your points total when being assessed for eligibility). The plus side of the FSW program is that it is a permanent residency.

Hope this helps.

So intending to book flights for the 20th of March from Heathrow to Tornoto for 2 days, so I can collect my permit. (My POE expires on April 1st, so need to get permit before expiry - also, I'm working in London the week of 23rd, so it's handy for me)

[I still intend to relocate to Canada soon, but can't right now due to personal circumstance and don't want to miss the final chance date for collection!]

Some quick checks:
- Arrive in Toronto
- Have POE
- Have proof of funds
- Have proof of 2 year insurance

Obtain permit from immigration, check out the city for 2 nights, return to London, take comfort in the knowledge I can live & work in Canada for 24 months, correct?

I wanna make sure I've got my sh*t together before I book my travel!

Thanks.

Do you have to apply for your SIN to get your visa stamp after showing them your POE, or do you apply for that AFTER you are given entry and when you intend to start working? I ask this question, because I am going over on a short activation trip before heading back in the summer for good, and I just wanted to know whether I'd have to apply for my SIN on the activation trip or whether it can wait until I go back for good.

Thanks for any help in advance!

Hi,

Flying out March 20th, returning early March 23rd - Have POE (expires on April 1st) ready and showing a fresh bank statement with min 2,500 Canadian dollars won't be an issue.

However, since I'm only travelling for the weekend, is normal travel insurance adequate? I don't want to shell out for 2 years, which will expire if I leave Canada for more than 30 days AFAIK... - I know there is a 14 day cooling off window with some policies and you can cancel it, but I'd rather not chase the insurance company for weeks to try and get my money back afterwards.

Anyone with experience or knows someone who popped over purely to collect their paperwork, let me know!

Thanks!

SupraSonic_26 wrote: »

as far as i know you have to have insurance covering when you enter to the end of your visa otheriwse they wont accept it.

What are the current best deals? €350 seems to be about average at the moment.

GrumPy wrote: »

What are the current best deals? €350 seems to be about average at the moment.

i shopped around usits one for 350 seems to be the best and cover wise im going with that one.

Worried about cutting it too fine here!

My POE expires April 16th and my work made me give 8 weeks notice so I won't go to canada until a few days before. Hope it all goes smoothly....

Just need to get insurance then I'm sorted

Plus money in account

Does anyone know if insurance is checked if you return to Canada after initially getting your IEC Visa. To explain: I'm flying in next Thursday, with insurance etc, getting my IEC Visa, and spending a week, before flying home again for 2 months to finish a contract on a job Im doing. On my return again, will I be asked again for insurance or will the passport control just see I already have the Visa and stamp me through?

I think my insurance is single trip only....hence the question.

How do you prove funds? I don't have a full postal statement, but would an e-statement, one of those ****e yokes you can print in a branch, do the trick? I don't know if that has your name on it though does it?