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Can you freelance while on an IEC visa?

  • 31-01-2018 08:25PM
    #1
    Scarinae
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    Pretty much what the thread title says - does anyone know if you're allowed to freelance while on an IEC working holiday visa?

    I'm planning to move to Montreal in 2019 to live with my boyfriend, who is a Canadian citizen. The plan is come over on an IEC visa and then he'll later sponsor me as his spouse. Obviously I want to work when I move over, and will apply for jobs there, but I'm a little worried that I'll find it tricky to find a job as I don't speak French (I am taking classes but I'm a beginner, as I did Spanish in school).

    I work in quite a specialised area so it may be possible for me to work for my current company (which is based in the UK), and I also have contacts in the field in other parts of Canada (Ontario and British Columbia) who I may be able to approach about work as well. Does anyone know if this would be allowed under the terms of the visa? I've tried googling it but have got contradictory results.


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  • #2
    circular flexing
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,612 ✭✭✭circular flexing


    Working for a remote employer is perfectly allowed under IEC Work Permit. I would look into the tax implications of this though - I'm not sure what they are.


  • #3
    Scarinae
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 11,362 ✭✭✭✭Scarinae


    Thank you - I'm not as worried about the tax implications as I can get an accountant to help me with that (this seems to be normal in Canada as everyone has to file tax returns?), it's just good to know that this is a potential backup option if I can't get work straight away. I'm quite aware that with my level of French I probably wouldn't be able to work in hospitality jobs such as in shops or restaurants, as under Quebec law customers have a right to be served in French.


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