Can I apply for a Young Professionals Program after my IEC (working holiday) visa finishes?

[andy21]

Hey guys.

Could do with some solid advice. I've tried researching and I have come across many different answers, so hoping for some clarity.

So I'm from Australia, currently 30 years old (turning 31 at end of the year) and I'm on a working holiday visa (with an open work permit) that expires August this year.

Recently got a job in my field (marketing) and would like to stay in Canada longer. As an Australian, can I apply for the Young Professionals Program before my IEC (working holiday) visa finishes? Am I entitled to a second IEC program? If so, can I apply while I am in Canada?

Any help would be greatly appreciated guys!

Thank you.

 

[Bs65]

Reading the link below it is an either or, that is either WHV or YP not both and total participation only 24 months. A second participation if the Coop option for 12 months.

So you cannot apply for a YP only a coop program as a second participation.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...l-agreements-arrangements.html#discontinuance

 

[scylla]

Hey guys.

Could do with some solid advice. I've tried researching and I have come across many different answers, so hoping for some clarity.

So I'm from Australia, currently 30 years old (turning 31 at end of the year) and I'm on a working holiday visa (with an open work permit) that expires August this year.

Recently got a job in my field (marketing) and would like to stay in Canada longer. As an Australian, can I apply for the Young Professionals Program before my IEC (working holiday) visa finishes? Am I entitled to a second IEC program? If so, can I apply while I am in Canada?

Any help would be greatly appreciated guys!

Thank you.

No - you cannot. Answer is clearly stated here.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/iec/eligibility.asp?country=au&cat=wh&#country_category_name_cont

You can apply for a second IEC - but only in the Co-op category.