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

fredchest

Hi,
for stage one, and regarding passport, do you just upload a copy of the main page? i.e. Name/DOB/Passport Number?

elnino08

fredchest wrote: »

Hi,
for stage one, and regarding passport, do you just upload a copy of the main page? i.e. Name/DOB/Passport Number?

Yep that's it

alexsmith

might head down to the garda station tomorrow and fill out a form.

not heading out tonight so il be fresh tomorrow to get my cv and passport craic up to date and ready.im not missing out this year feck that.

im heading to edmonton to a friend hopefully,around april/may,not sure what im gonna do though!,whats everyone else doing and where are they going?

madma

crocadile dunde wrote: »

AFP website is back online for ozzie police cert's

Yeah cheers buddy, I finally got my irish cert in the post and applied and awaiting for the oz one. Thank god it back online to apply for. I'm just waiting for more hurdles to come my way. Ill only be happy when all is sent in for application :pac:

fredchest

elnino08 wrote: »

Yep that's it

thanks!

fillefatale

I went into the police station Thursday with the basic form filled out for police cert and wasn't asked any questions or for ID, hopefully I'll know something next week.

Hoping to go around March. Not sure yet, one of the big cities as I'm interested in marketing/PR roles for the arts/creative sectors, so perhaps Toronto - got friends there & in Vancouver & Winnipeg.

I'm worried about the payment section of the application - if its via online banking - I have the money to go in my account but Permanent TSB online banking is dire.

elnino08

fillefatale wrote: »

I went into the police station Thursday with the basic form filled out for police cert and wasn't asked any questions or for ID, hopefully I'll know something next week.

Hoping to go around March. Not sure yet, one of the big cities as I'm interested in marketing/PR roles for the arts/creative sectors, so perhaps Toronto - got friends there & in Vancouver & Winnipeg.

I'm worried about the payment section of the application - if its via online banking - I have the money to go in my account but Permanent TSB online banking is dire.

What's so bad about the online banking with PTSB,will be using my wife's one so surely there is a section to transfer money to different accounts?

TMcG1990

fillefatale wrote: »

I went into the police station Thursday with the basic form filled out for police cert and wasn't asked any questions or for ID, hopefully I'll know something next week.

Hoping to go around March. Not sure yet, one of the big cities as I'm interested in marketing/PR roles for the arts/creative sectors, so perhaps Toronto - got friends there & in Vancouver & Winnipeg.

I'm worried about the payment section of the application - if its via online banking - I have the money to go in my account but Permanent TSB online banking is dire.

I'm hoping to hit Canada round that time too fillefatale and also looking for PR-related jobs in the Ontario area. Have any ideas where to go about looking or are ye like the rest of us, waiting to see if we're lucky to get one of these visa yokes first!?

Just waiting to get the police cert back and I'm good to go, I hope!

Hyped for these Visas to open now!!

EI-DOR

Hyped for these Visas to open now!!

So am I. Hope to god it opens this week or next!

TMcG1990

EI-DOR wrote: »

So am I. Hope to god it opens this week or next!

Ha celebratory drinks in Immigration if we're lucky, anyone!?

I know, it's hateful not knowing when they'll open. The suspense is killing me!

DonnaDarko09

In what circumstances must you get police clearance? It's not mentioned in docs to prepare section?

EI-DOR

I know, it's hateful not knowing when they'll open. The suspense is killing me!

Same here. Where abouts in Canada you heading for?

TMcG1990

EI-DOR wrote: »

Same here. Where abouts in Canada you heading for?

Ontario. Toronto-direction I think? You?

EI-DOR

Edmonton Alberta. Friend of mine already over there. Plan is to get into the Oil and Gas as a Leasehand and start from there. Where the money is!

TMcG1990

EI-DOR wrote: »

Edmonton Alberta. Friend of mine already over there. Plan is to get into the Oil and Gas as a Leasehand and start from there. Where the money is!

Sound job! I've heard that alright! Know a few ones in Toronto. Craic is 90 so I hear!?

fredchest

What's the most 'culturistic' city? i.e. for music etc?
What cities are the cheapest to live? cause I read Vancouver is expensive, and a bit dead?

sjapok

elnino08 wrote: »

What's so bad about the online banking with PTSB,will be using my wife's one so surely there is a section to transfer money to different accounts?

Just want to alleviate any concerns that the PTSB online banking site is rubbish. It's not. It's by far the best online banking around imo and I bank with most of the major banks. It's simple to pay to a new bank account, they just send you a validation code to your phone and wallah!!

fillefatale

sjapok wrote: »

Just want to alleviate any concerns that the PTSB online banking site is rubbish. It's not. It's by far the best online banking around imo and I bank with most of the major banks. It's simple to pay to a new bank account, they just send you a validation code to your phone and wallah!!

I find it awful, I couldn't transfer money between 2 banks accounts without ringing them up to confirm the other bank account and having to wait for 5 days for it to go through the system! I have a bank acc with Lloyds TSB and found it incredible to use. The PTSB one is so basic that I am worried about the payment part of the app, but if you found it OK to use I hope it is!

fredchest

sure all you need is the full IBAN? right?

fredchest

Is stage One due to open ANY day now? Could anyone approximate the time, from previous years? i.e. Would it generally be morning time i.e 9am, afternoon?

seamus1980

fredchest wrote: »

Is stage One due to open ANY day now? Could anyone approximate the time, from previous years? i.e. Would it generally be morning time i.e 9am, afternoon?

Prob wont be until mid january.

fredchest

seamus1980 wrote: »

Prob wont be until mid january.

Why do you this this?

fredchest

If one gets accepted at Stage One...
Do you have to apply for Stage Two immediately or?

seamus1980

fredchest wrote: »

Why do you this this?

The IEC started mid january 2 years in a row

EI-DOR

Seamus,

The Irish IEC is due to open early this month. So it could be this week or next. Keep checking the website!

Q: When are IEC programs for the UK & Ireland due to open?
A: Both programs will have separate opening times. Embassy of Ireland sources have indicated they plan to open the Irish program in early December. We have not received any notification for UK Embassy, but we expect January 2014. Follow Moving2Canada on Facebook or Twitter to be kept informed.

danotroy

EI-DOR wrote: »

Seamus,

The Irish IEC is due to open early this month. So it could be this week or next. Keep checking the website!

Is moving2canada an official government agency?

EI-DOR

Is moving2canada an official government agency?

No I don't believe it is. I was told at the Working Abroad Expo in Dublin two months ago to keep checking the website before xmas!

danotroy

EI-DOR wrote: »

No I don't believe it is. I was told at the Working Abroad Expo in Dublin two months ago to keep checking the website before xmas!

So in effect your guess is as good as anyone else's? I hope it opens sooner rather than later but going on precedent it will be in January. However indications from hearsay indicate December.

EI-DOR

So in effect your guess is as good as anyone else's? I hope it opens sooner rather than later but going on precedent it will be in January. However indications from hearsay indicate December.

I'm not guessing. That's what I was told at the Expo. I hope it opens this month to get the ball rolling!

danotroy

EI-DOR wrote: »

I'm not guessing. That's what I was told at the Expo. I hope it opens this month to get the ball rolling!

Were those at the Expo Canadian gov officials or USIT/Sayit/Moving2Canada people?

EI-DOR

Canadian Gov. USIT had a booth set up aswel but I wasn't over near them!

dcoyle277

the iec website just changed some of the info on the page so there is something stirring

http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/ireland-irlande/experience_canada_experience/index.aspx

goingitalone

dcoyle277 wrote: »

the iec website just changed some of the info on the page so there is something stirring

http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/ireland-irlande/experience_canada_experience/index.aspx

Looks like it be open soon I'd say

dcoyle277

goingitalone wrote: »

Looks like it be open soon I'd say

hopefully i want to go as soon as i can have everything just waiting on the visa

goingitalone

dcoyle277 wrote: »

hopefully i want to go as soon as i can have everything just waiting on the visa

Same here hopefully it's this week I just want it all applied for

NewsMeQuick

Yep me too. I feel like a shot deer that's still alive. I just want to be put out of my misery.

goingitalone

NewsMeQuick wrote: »

Yep me too. I feel like a shot deer that's still alive. I just want to be put out of my misery.

its the anticipation ****ing nothing worse lol

elnino08

danotroy wrote: »

Were those at the Expo Canadian gov officials or USIT/Sayit/Moving2Canada people?

I was also told at the expo in the RDS by the IEC guys there to keep an eye on the site in early December..

NewsMeQuick

danotroy wrote: »

So in effect your guess is as good as anyone else's? I hope it opens sooner rather than later but going on precedent it will be in January. However indications from hearsay indicate December.

No, I believe he/she is right on the money.

The Irish Centre for Immigration (in Toronto, partly funded by the Irish government) says the same thing, in fact, I believe said it before Moving2Canada. Follow their Facebook page, they said exactly the same thing. I've added all of those people on LinkedIn, they all know each other and share info.

But, feel free to wait until mid-January... :eek:

danotroy

NewsMeQuick wrote: »

No, I believe he/she is right on the money.

The Irish Centre for Immigration (in Toronto, partly funded by the Irish government) says the same thing, in fact, I believe said it before Moving2Canada. Follow their Facebook page, they said exactly the same thing. I've added all of those people on LinkedIn, they all know each other and share info.

But, feel free to wait until mid-January... :eek:

I also hope it opens soon. The sooner the better the change on the website today says

Information regarding the opening of the 2014 International Experience Canada initiative will be posted on this page at a later date

A later date is no more specific than we already know. All indications do point to early December which I hope is true. However there is no official word yet.

mixie_c

Hey..i read on the official IEC page that your passport must have one page left when arriving in Canada. I'm only realising that I've only got a few pages left in mine and hope to go travelling around south America before i go to Canada, so will probably need a new passport before I go.

So, I'm just wondering does anyone know if I can apply with my current passport but arrive in Canada with a new passport?? Would I be able to contact IEC or CIC to inform them of the change?

Tried quickly looking on their sites but can't see anything! Panicing now...don't know if my nerves could handle trying to arrange getting a new passport when the application could open any day now!

Loblox

One quick question, do I need a cover letter to go with my cv for the application?

mixie_c

Loblox wrote: »

One quick question, do I need a cover letter to go with my cv for the application?

I don't think they will be looking for a cover note. I'm not going to be doing one anyways. Think they just want to know the basics. They provide a template for the CV, which is basic, and it seems they want you to stick to it. There's a link in previous posts.

Loblox

mixie_c wrote: »

I don't think they will be looking for a cover note. I'm not going to be doing one anyways. Think they just want to know the basics. They provide a template for the CV, which is basic, and it seems they want you to stick to it. There's a link in previous posts.

Okay, cool, seems simple enough. One last question, I'm currently in Canada, got a Canadian account and an Irish account, which would be the better to pay from? They're almost equal in terms of money in the accounts. Do I need to talk to my bank(s) or can I just transfer it electronically no questions asked?

mixie_c

Not sure about that one, sorry
I hope we don't have to transfer money coz that might be a pain in the ass! I did read in earlier posts that the applications opened for Croatia afew weeks ago and there was an option to pay by credit card, which would be way easier!

fredchest

seamus1980 wrote: »

The IEC started mid january 2 years in a row

Ok I see. thanks.

fredchest

Would it be morning time or afternoon, they usually post the application opening? going by form....

Son

How closely do you have to follow the resume template?

It only has sections for your two most recent jobs,does that mean you don't list work history dating back further?

sjapok

Son wrote: »

How closely do you have to follow the resume template?

It only has sections for your two most recent jobs,does that mean you don't list work history dating back further?

I'm putting in my last 4 jobs (covers about 3 years) and ignoring any before that because they don't relate to my current career. I'm also putting in my secondary school education as well as my University degree.

As far as I'm concerned they can't reject your CV for giving too much info. No one here has ever heard of an application being rejected because of an inadequate C.V. so I wouldn't worry too much about it.

NewsMeQuick

Yep in all the threads I've read, all the comments, all through 2013 application, I've never read any problems related to the CV. People reported different issues but I still haven't read anything about the resume.

I wanted to stick as closely to the format as possible so I start fresh from a blank page and only put the info that they requested, in exactly the same format, no changes. They can't argue with that.