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IEC Application Information

  • 07-01-2014 4:39am
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 331 ✭✭


    Since I'm getting fed up with the same questions being asked multiple times on a few threads I thought I'd start another thread answering the obvious questions on IEC 2014.

    IEC is split into 2 sections. Stage 1 and Stage 2.
    http://www.moving2canada.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2014-online-application-process_applicants_EN.jpg

    Stage 1 is due to open sometime in January but currently we do not know when.

    To apply for Stage 1, you need to create a Kompass account. You will only be able to create your account when IEC opens.

    You must upload:
    1. A copy of your passport. Your passport must not expire for the duration of your 2 year visa. Otherwise supposedly you will be only issued a visa until the expiry date of your visa.
    2. A CV/Resume. This must contain the information specified at http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/ireland-irlande/experience_canada_experience/resume.aspx however the exact format is not specified and is not critical if previous years are anything to go on. You can upload MS Documents format (.docx) or PDF. (other formats maybe supported).

    When you have submitted this information, you will be emailed within 48hours for payment of the IEC fees. According to http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/ireland-irlande/experience_canada_experience/fees-frais.aspx the fees are 150CAD. However previously this was converted to a round euro figure.

    You can pay your fees online through internet banking which is the easiest method. You are required to enter details in the payment which are detailed in the email. You must provide 'proof of payment', for this people have submitted a screenshot of the detailed payment screen from internet banking. It is also possible to pay within an Irish branch as well.

    Payment in other currencies has not previously been supported.

    Other countries this year have supported credit card payment but currently there is no information on whether this will be available to Ireland.

    After payment is completed, your IEC application will be assessed, if you are accepted you will receive a "Conditional Letter of Acceptance" which is required for Stage 2, receiving this letter can take 2 weeks.

    Stage 2.
    Stage 2 is run by CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada). You must create a myCIC account at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/e-services/mycic.asp using the GCKey Login.

    Within the myCIC account, you fill out an online form at http://www.cic.gc.ca/ctc-vac/getting-started.asp under Getting Started
    If you fill this out it should recommend an IEC visa and give you a unique code which identifies the forms you must complete.
    Completing this form you need to enter:
    You want to Work in Canada.
    You want to stay for more than 6 months
    Nationality as Ireland
    Country of Residence is Ireland
    You Don't have a written offer from an employer in Canada
    Everything else should be obvious in that form.

    Once you have your Unique code, you can enter that into you MyCIC account which then lists all the forms you must complete and upload.

    There are 2 main forms to complete:
    IMM1295E -> Which is your details, address, work, education, passport details.
    IMM5707E -> Details your family, your parents address, their occupation and if they intent to join you in Canada.
    CV -> Previously you had to upload you CV at this stage, since you now need to do it in Stage 1, you might not be required at this stage.
    Passport -> A scan of your passport
    Garda Certificate -> A scan of your Garda Certificate (detailed below).

    Once you submit this information, CIC will determine your eligibility. Depending on how busy they are this can take up to a month. You will be issued a "Letter of Introduction". This is valid for 1 calendar year. You must enter Canada within this period to get your visa. The Visa is valid for 2 years from the date of entry to Canada.

    Garda Certificate: http://www.garda.ie/Controller.aspx?Page=2742&Lang=1 this takes a couple of weeks usually.

    Entering Canada:
    You must have insurance for your period in Canada. There are a few companies which offer insurance. I've yet to meet someone who has been asked for proof of insurance but if you don't have it they could reject you.
    You must also have Proof of funds. Again not usually asked for, and you need to show equivalent of 2500CAD from within the past week. A printout of your Irish balance should be sufficient if you are asked for this.

    Hopefully this will be of some use. And hopefully will reduce the same questions being asked again and again! Further information can be found at:
    http://www.moving2canada.com/planning/iec-canada-visa/
    http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/ireland-irlande/experience_canada_experience/faq.aspx

    I may have missed some bits here, but this is based on my experience and on currently published information. Any of this might change in 2014 as well.


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Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 693 ✭✭✭Uncle Mclovin


    Good post Fergus.

    I'm sure this post will put a lot of people at ease who are panicking over the IEC.


  • Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭Durag


    Yeah thanks for this, great help


  • Registered Users Posts: 2 sineadmagee


    Hi

    so my passport has not been valid for the pass year and iv only sent it away for renewal this week!! Does this mean I wont be able to apply for a visa if the visas for Canada open before my passport arrives? please help as I am panicking!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 331 ✭✭fergusb


    Hi

    so my passport has not been valid for the pass year and iv only sent it away for renewal this week!! Does this mean I wont be able to apply for a visa if the visas for Canada open before my passport arrives? please help as I am panicking!!

    You need a valid passport to be accepted into IEC, I've heard recent passport applications are pretty quick so keep your fingers crossed you receive it before IEC opens.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2 sineadmagee


    ok thank you

    have you heard when they are due to open?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 331 ✭✭fergusb


    As I mentioned in the original post, there is no information on exactly when it is due to open. January at some point is expected.


  • Registered Users Posts: 17 miak


    That's clear and answers so many questions being asked in other forums.

    Is it possible to start the MyCIC part of the application already? I saw someone say that some people may be uploading stuff on to this already, but I didn't think it was possible to do anything until the visas were released?


  • Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭Durag


    miak wrote: »
    That's clear and answers so many questions being asked in other forums.

    Is it possible to start the MyCIC part of the application already? I saw someone say that some people may be uploading stuff on to this already, but I didn't think it was possible to do anything until the visas were released?

    Dont think so, you are given a number when you complete your kompass account and that number is used when you start myCIC account. My girlfriend went and set up a myCIC account thinking it was the kompass one and it specifically says not to set up more than 1, so she will have to delete it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,225 ✭✭✭fillefatale


    THANK YOU for this! Its frustrating when you've read all the posts and researched as much as you can but people keep clogging up the threads with the same basic questions that have been answered countless times on this board.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 tommytans


    Hi

    Thanks for info....i will turn 36 yrs old Jan 15th.....if I make the IEC stage 1 application before this date do you think will i be accepted ? ( that is if the applications open up before then )

    Thanks

    Tom


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  • Registered Users Posts: 23 elnino08


    tommytans wrote: »
    Hi

    Thanks for info....i will turn 36 yrs old Jan 15th.....if I make the IEC stage 1 application before this date do you think will i be accepted ? ( that is if the applications open up before then )

    Thanks

    Tom

    Yeah as long as it opens before you turn 36 and apply you are fine. I'm the 12th Jan so am not holding out much hope. The UK one closes on the 12th so I'd say Irish one will open then. Best of luck to ya!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,419 ✭✭✭allanb49


    My wife is applying when it opens do i need to apply to on her form or do i apply myself?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,704 ✭✭✭Corvo


    Typically, how long once the window opens, would you have to apply before the quota is filled?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 331 ✭✭fergusb


    allanb49 wrote: »
    My wife is applying when it opens do i need to apply to on her form or do i apply myself?

    You each apply separately and are treated as separate applications.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 331 ✭✭fergusb


    Corvo wrote: »
    Typically, how long once the window opens, would you have to apply before the quota is filled?

    In 2012 it was a few months, in 2013 it was a few days... however in 2014 there are a few thousand more places. I still reckon they will go quick.

    Actually one point to note, if you miss out on the quota initially but have a Kompass Account created, you can still 'apply'. You will be rejected, but if spaces open up in the future IEC will invite you to re-apply. I got my 2013 IEC in November having submitted my application a month after the quota filled.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,050 ✭✭✭whatlliwear


    I hope this hasn't been asked before but I am wondering what format you need to save your documents in?
    Ie does your Resume have to be in Html or Microsoft Word format? and if it has to be in Word are older versions ok to use?
    Do you have to scan your passport & save it to your pc & send it that way or can you send a photograph taken using a smartphone?

    Apologies for the stupid questions - but there are a lot of different answers being given & I cannot find it on the websit.

    Thanks,
    W.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 331 ✭✭fergusb


    Think I answered most of these in the original post. But for Resume, PDF or MS format is accepted. I cannot remember off hand if they accept old format (.doc) or is it only the newer .docx format. For your passport, a scan is probably the easiest way but I believe they accept a good quality photo. You can upload PDF or JPG image of this anyway.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,050 ✭✭✭whatlliwear


    fergusb wrote: »
    Think I answered most of these in the original post. But for Resume, PDF or MS format is accepted. I cannot remember off hand if they accept old format (.doc) or is it only the newer .docx format. For your passport, a scan is probably the easiest way but I believe they accept a good quality photo. You can upload PDF or JPG image of this anyway.

    Thank you so much :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 tommytans


    fingers crossed to ya El Nino 08 it will be open before Jan 12th.....it would be nice for a couple of auld lads like ourselves at 36 to get the visa !! :-)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 188 ✭✭alexsmith


    in regards to the cv,should i mention if i went to college? i dropped out after a year and a half.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 331 ✭✭fergusb


    alexsmith wrote: »
    in regards to the cv,should i mention if i went to college? i dropped out after a year and a half.

    Would you put it onto a CV for a job application? I'd treat this the same. As far as I'm aware it won't make a difference if you have been to college or not.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,238 ✭✭✭Kaizersoze81


    fergusb wrote: »
    Since I'm getting fed up with the same questions being asked multiple times on a few threads I thought I'd start another thread answering the obvious questions on IEC 2014.

    IEC is split into 2 sections. Stage 1 and Stage 2.
    http://www.moving2canada.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2014-online-application-process_applicants_EN.jpg

    Stage 1 is due to open sometime in January but currently we do not know when.

    To apply for Stage 1, you need to create a Kompass account. You will only be able to create your account when IEC opens.

    You must upload:
    1. A copy of your passport. Your passport must not expire for the duration of your 2 year visa. Otherwise supposedly you will be only issued a visa until the expiry date of your visa.
    2. A CV/Resume. This must contain the information specified at http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/ireland-irlande/experience_canada_experience/resume.aspx however the exact format is not specified and is not critical if previous years are anything to go on. You can upload MS Documents format (.docx) or PDF. (other formats maybe supported).

    When you have submitted this information, you will be emailed within 48hours for payment of the IEC fees. According to http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/ireland-irlande/experience_canada_experience/fees-frais.aspx the fees are 150CAD. However previously this was converted to a round euro figure.

    You can pay your fees online through internet banking which is the easiest method. You are required to enter details in the payment which are detailed in the email. You must provide 'proof of payment', for this people have submitted a screenshot of the detailed payment screen from internet banking. It is also possible to pay within an Irish branch as well.

    Payment in other currencies has not previously been supported.

    Other countries this year have supported credit card payment but currently there is no information on whether this will be available to Ireland.

    After payment is completed, your IEC application will be assessed, if you are accepted you will receive a "Conditional Letter of Acceptance" which is required for Stage 2, receiving this letter can take 2 weeks.

    Stage 2.
    Stage 2 is run by CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada). You must create a myCIC account at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/e-services/mycic.asp using the GCKey Login.

    Within the myCIC account, you fill out an online form at http://www.cic.gc.ca/ctc-vac/getting-started.asp under Getting Started
    If you fill this out it should recommend an IEC visa and give you a unique code which identifies the forms you must complete.
    Completing this form you need to enter:
    You want to Work in Canada.
    You want to stay for more than 6 months
    Nationality as Ireland
    Country of Residence is Ireland
    You Don't have a written offer from an employer in Canada
    Everything else should be obvious in that form.

    Once you have your Unique code, you can enter that into you MyCIC account which then lists all the forms you must complete and upload.

    There are 2 main forms to complete:
    IMM1295E -> Which is your details, address, work, education, passport details.
    IMM5707E -> Details your family, your parents address, their occupation and if they intent to join you in Canada.
    CV -> Previously you had to upload you CV at this stage, since you now need to do it in Stage 1, you might not be required at this stage.
    Passport -> A scan of your passport
    Garda Certificate -> A scan of your Garda Certificate (detailed below).

    Once you submit this information, CIC will determine your eligibility. Depending on how busy they are this can take up to a month. You will be issued a "Letter of Introduction". This is valid for 1 calendar year. You must enter Canada within this period to get your visa. The Visa is valid for 2 years from the date of entry to Canada.

    Garda Certificate: http://www.garda.ie/Controller.aspx?Page=2742&Lang=1 this takes a couple of weeks usually.

    Entering Canada:
    You must have insurance for your period in Canada. There are a few companies which offer insurance. I've yet to meet someone who has been asked for proof of insurance but if you don't have it they could reject you.
    You must also have Proof of funds. Again not usually asked for, and you need to show equivalent of 2500CAD from within the past week. A printout of your Irish balance should be sufficient if you are asked for this.

    Hopefully this will be of some use. And hopefully will reduce the same questions being asked again and again! Further information can be found at:
    http://www.moving2canada.com/planning/iec-canada-visa/
    http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/ireland-irlande/experience_canada_experience/faq.aspx

    I may have missed some bits here, but this is based on my experience and on currently published information. Any of this might change in 2014 as well.



    According to the first link you posted, you don't need to upload scan of passport and CV until AFTER you've gotten your WTN number.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 331 ✭✭fergusb


    According to the first link you posted, you don't need to upload scan of passport and CV until AFTER you've gotten your WTN number.

    If its anything like last year (which it might not be) from what I remember. You get at WTN number when you register on Kompass, but that number means nothing. You still have have to upload documents and pay in order to get your place.


  • Registered Users Posts: 31 duffman44


    [QUOTE=You Don't have a written offer from an employer in Canada
    What if you do have a offer? I have one


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 331 ✭✭fergusb


    duffman44 wrote: »
    [QUOTE=You Don't have a written offer from an employer in Canada
    What if you do have a offer? I have one

    The IEC Visa is for people without offers, if you say you have a job offer, the system might suggest a different visa type. If you plan to go for IEC, I would say you don't have an offer, it'll be easier I think!

    Pretty handy having a job lined up before heading over!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 645 ✭✭✭Liam90


    Once stage one is complete and you have paid, how long do you have to complete stage two?

    Great post Fergus, thanks alot!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 331 ✭✭fergusb


    Liam90 wrote: »
    Once stage one is complete and you have paid, how long do you have to complete stage two?

    The Conditional Letter of Acceptance is valid for 6 months once issued, which you should get within about 2 weeks of payment of the fees.


  • Registered Users Posts: 31 duffman44


    fergusb wrote: »
    duffman44 wrote: »

    The IEC Visa is for people without offers, if you say you have a job offer, the system might suggest a different visa type. If you plan to go for IEC, I would say you don't have an offer, it'll be easier I think!

    Pretty handy having a job lined up before heading over!

    Thanks for the reply,it was the company that told me to go for this visa, what other visa types is there? i thought it was only the work permit. The company that im going over to got refused the LMO thats why i have to get the work permit,they put in for it twice and it got refused both times,it was for a group of people,they told me it was because of the wrong job classification (noc code). They said if i get this visa they are going to pay for my flights and deposit on accommodation that should help secure my visa i hope.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 331 ✭✭fergusb


    There are a few PR options but they take a while to get. My advice would be to move to Canada on IEC, and if you want to stay, apply for PR when you are over here. Although if your job classification is wrong it could be tricky.

    It might be easy to change your job title to 'fit' a noc code. So for example Secretary might not be valid, but Office Assistant is. (just an example I've no idea if those are or not!).


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 693 ✭✭✭Uncle Mclovin


    I've got a question about the passport that someone might be to help me with.

    I'm planning on going to South America this summer for 3-4 weeks before heading to Canada in October 2014. If my passport gets stamped when in South America will that matter when I arrive in Canada as I won't have those stamps on the passport photo that I will be including with my IEC Visa application passport.


  • Registered Users Posts: 8 raregroove


    Hi. I got my police certificates last November, thinking that the EIC applications would open in December. I received my Australian cert on 6th Nov, UK one on 19th and Irish one on 28th. They are supposed to be valid for three months, so will they be invalid if stage 2 of the application happens after 6th or 19th Feb? Should I apply for new ones now?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 331 ✭✭fergusb


    I've got a question about the passport that someone might be to help me with.

    I'm planning on going to South America this summer for 3-4 weeks before heading to Canada in October 2014. If my passport gets stamped when in South America will that matter when I arrive in Canada as I won't have those stamps on the passport photo that I will be including with my IEC Visa application passport.

    Just to clarify, the 'passport photo' you provide in IEC, is a scan of the 'Photo page' of your passport. You do not need to send them scan of your visa pages.

    So it won't make any difference where you go or what stamps you get before you head to Canada.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 289 ✭✭keryl


    Hi

    Thanks for the simplified post.

    My passport runs out in August 2014, does this mean I'll get refusal? I don't want to send away for a new one now as the IEC will open any day.

    I thought as long as your passport was valid on application then it was fine, a new up to date one could be ordered before departure time?

    Also, I worked in Australia and applied online for the Police Check, everything went well except for the payment part, anyone have experience with this problem. Also, I didn't have a driving licence in Victoria, so how do I go about a Drivers History report?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 289 ✭✭Son


    @Keryl

    ''Your passport must be valid for at least one day beyond the date of your departure from Canada and there must be one completely blank page, other than the last page, available in your passport''


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 42 TMcG1990


    Sorry for asking one of the most asked questions in the IEC Visa Forum but as the opening is coming up, I'm making sure to double and triple check everything.

    So basically it's in relation to the CV.

    Some people are submitting their full, complete CV and others are just using two or three jobs & education details.

    I know it probably doesn't matter and it's not of the highest importance, but have any of you guys that applied last year got any helpful info which is the best method to use?

    Thanks so much in advance and apologies for throwing this question out again. Stressing when these visas are going to be released is wreaking havoc on my common sense!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 331 ✭✭fergusb


    First IEC i did I had a cut down version of my CV. Second one I got lazy and posted my full CV. Both times never was an issue. If you have a CV ready, just use that, don't bother spending time changing it as long as its relatively up to date.


  • Registered Users Posts: 7 cahill1st


    Hi Fergusb,

    Quick question re the Garda cert, we got our garda certs on NOV 6th and Im wondering we'll these be accepted when the Stage 2 opens as more than likely they'll be more than 3 months old at this stage.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 331 ✭✭fergusb


    No idea! I was in the same boat a few months ago, but due to a few lucky circumstances my Garda cert was still valid. A few places I have seen say that they require a Garda cert from within 3 months. However I have heard of people applying with old garda certs with no issue.

    To be honest, since they are free, I would request another one. No harm in doing it and at least it'll definitely be valid. You don't need the cert until Stage2, so you should have it before you need to submit stage 2 anyway.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 289 ✭✭keryl


    On moving2canada and visafirst

    they said that you can apply for IEC on a passport that is soon to expire (august) but then when entering Canada you must show them the original passport and the new '10 year' passport.

    Is this correct?


  • Registered Users Posts: 1 Shrimps


    hey, might be a silly question but I am a bit confussed: At the web page of the government of Canada is written that the Working Holiday category should have opened a few days before (January 14th).

    http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/germany-allemagne/experience_canada_experience/index.aspx

    but below this sentence the contrary is mentioned in red letters: "closed"
    so am I right that the category is still closed? Do you have completed your IEC account?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 221 ✭✭Loblox


    Shrimps wrote: »
    hey, might be a silly question but I am a bit confussed: At the web page of the government of Canada is written that the Working Holiday category should have opened a few days before (January 14th).

    http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/germany-allemagne/experience_canada_experience/index.aspx

    but below this sentence the contrary is mentioned in red letters: "closed"
    so am I right that the category is still closed? Do you have completed your IEC account?

    That's the German IEC. You'll notice that Germany is not Ireland.


  • Registered Users Posts: 209 ✭✭armadillo86


    Shrimps wrote: »
    hey, might be a silly question but I am a bit confussed: At the web page of the government of Canada is written that the Working Holiday category should have opened a few days before (January 14th).

    http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/germany-allemagne/experience_canada_experience/index.aspx

    but below this sentence the contrary is mentioned in red letters: "closed"
    so am I right that the category is still closed? Do you have completed your IEC account?

    You posted the link for the German IEC. This is the page for the Irish IEC and it hasn't opened yet:

    http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/ireland-irlande/experience_canada_experience/index.aspx?lang=eng


  • Registered Users Posts: 4 gilyb


    Has anyone had any difficulty applying for their Garda certificate from their local station? My boyfriend was told at his local station he needed to present either a letter from the canadian embassy or a copy of his application, or something along those lines. My application for the certificate was really straight forward. Anyone have any advice? Thanks a mill :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,238 ✭✭✭Kaizersoze81


    Can anyone answer this question please?
    For someone who applied in 2012, and has no record of a WTN number, what do we fill in when it looks for this?
    There is a client ID number which was also written on the back of the work visa, and an office ID number.
    Any ideas?
    Thanks


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,238 ✭✭✭Kaizersoze81


    gilyb wrote: »
    Has anyone had any difficulty applying for their Garda certificate from their local station? My boyfriend was told at his local station he needed to present either a letter from the canadian embassy or a copy of his application, or something along those lines. My application for the certificate was really straight forward. Anyone have any advice? Thanks a mill :)

    Just go back and get a different guard the next time. Sounds like he was just being awkward.


  • Registered Users Posts: 221 ✭✭Loblox


    This is going to sound incredibly stupid, but do they send emails to the email address on the resume, or do you have to input one?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 691 ✭✭✭goingitalone


    Loblox wrote: »
    This is going to sound incredibly stupid, but do they send emails to the email address on the resume, or do you have to input one?

    you input one too create an account and you get messages there they dont email you directly if i got your question . so just use the same email in both creating the account and then on the cv .


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 693 ✭✭✭Uncle Mclovin


    One final question on this Fergus. I'm getting confused from reading all the different questions and answers in every thread.

    Stage 1 - I upload my CV and passport. Then make payment when they email me with details.

    Once they issue the conditional letter am I then guaranteed a visa? I know I have to complete Stage 2 but can I do that at my leisure? I haven't yet applied for Garda clearance as I won't be going until later this year.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 331 ✭✭fergusb


    Just to point out you are never 'guaranteed' a visa. You could be refused entry at the border if they wish.

    However, once you receive the Conditional Letter of Acceptance, you still must get immigration clearance, where you can still be rejected but there is much less of a time constraint (6 months). And you can complete Stage 2 at any point within that.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 42 TMcG1990


    fergusb wrote: »
    Just to point out you are never 'guaranteed' a visa. You could be refused entry at the border if they wish.

    However, once you receive the Conditional Letter of Acceptance, you still must get immigration clearance, where you can still be rejected but there is much less of a time constraint (6 months). And you can complete Stage 2 at any point within that.

    Thanks for all the info fergusb, much appreciated!

    Could I be really annoying and ask for what grounds could they possibly refuse you with your visa at the border?

    With regards to the Immigration Clearance, is that a part of the process in step 1/step 2 or is that something that we have to get before we leave for Canada?

    Thank you so much again, you're an absolute gem! :)


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