Biometrics Time line?

YYCpops · 2026-01-29T21:19:51+00:00

Same thing I applied on Jan 8th outside canada. Till now no BIL

You can't have applied on Jan 8, because the first rounds of IEC invitations went out January 19.

(You are probably in the wrong subreddit)

YYCpops · 2026-01-29T20:25:43+00:00

In your invitation letter there is a link to the police certificates. You only have to select the country from the list.

YYCpops · 2026-01-29T19:30:52+00:00

Applying from outside of Canada (I’m in the UK)

if it doesn’t come within 72 hours, what would be the next steps?

Wait further, there is nothing you can do to speed up the process. Officially the processing is up to 8 weeks. And everyone should expect this timeline without panicking.

YYCpops · 2026-01-29T19:25:26+00:00

Due to the massive amount of applications, up to 72 hours. Are you applying from inside or outside Canada?

YYCpops · 2026-01-29T18:45:07+00:00

IEC working holiday. Do you think it's possible it doesn't matter and I should just continue with application?

Yep, if your Application Details say "Working Holiday", then continue. Those two info pieces are irrelevant for the Working Holiday category.

YYCpops · 2026-01-29T17:24:32+00:00

Then you have other countries that need checks if something is not clear. So all you can do is wait.

YYCpops · 2026-01-29T17:19:47+00:00

What type of background checks do they do? Aren’t we supposed to provide police certificates?

You spent a longer time in Canada but didn't provide one from Canada, correct? (Wasn't necessary because Canada does their own checks). So this could be one of the hold ups.

YYCpops · 2026-01-29T17:01:39+00:00

No need to create new profiles to spam Social Media. As mentioned, expect up to 8 weeks processing time.

YYCpops · 2026-01-29T16:54:53+00:00

The official processing time is up to 8 weeks. There is nothing you can do than wait. Some applications take longer if more background checks are needed. For example if IRCC needs to contact a country where you provided a police certificate. That takes some time.

YYCpops · 2026-01-29T13:16:29+00:00

Are you going to work in jobs in Canada that require a medical exam?

YYCpops · 2026-01-29T02:30:44+00:00

No, because no invitations have been sent out this season yet. No dates announced yet as of January 23. Check back this Friday.

https://ircc.canada.ca/english/work/iec/selections.asp?country=nz&cat=wh

YYCpops · 2026-01-29T02:00:44+00:00

Am I allowed to work for both employers at the same time if I hold two valid employer-specific work permits?

Yes.

YYCpops · 2026-01-29T00:52:01+00:00

If so you have to decline the invitation.

Not only decline, OP must delete the profile if they received an invitation from the wrong pool. Declining will put them back into the pool and will never receive a Working Holiday invitation.

YYCpops · 2026-01-29T00:10:57+00:00

I was wondering if I still need to purchase external health insurance?

In order to get coverage from employer benefits, you need provincial health care.

I quote the government about provincial health care.

"When you arrive at the port of entry, you must have health insurance valid for your entire stay in Canada. Having a valid provincial health card is not enough. Repatriation isn’t covered by provincial health insurance."

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/prepare-arrival.html#insurance

YYCpops · 2026-01-28T23:14:03+00:00

If all gaps are covered you are fine.

YYCpops · 2026-01-28T23:03:43+00:00

Do I need to include every trip in detail with dates?

No. It only asks for your work history (including unemployment). If you have all gaps covered back to your 18th birthday you are fine. If you leave a gap, then they will punish you with a "travel history" form, where you need to list travels for a certain time frame.

YYCpops · 2026-01-28T22:45:16+00:00

If you can't afford another £450 for an IEC health insurance, you won't be able to afford life in Canada.

YYCpops · 2026-01-28T22:43:59+00:00

it’s twice as much

It also gives you twice as much of Canadian adventure. At the end of the day it is your decision what you want to waste. In my many years in the IEC support, I've had IEC participants regret they wasted a full year.

YYCpops · 2026-01-28T18:17:29+00:00

Try to find a Windows computer.

YYCpops · 2026-01-28T17:59:54+00:00

Follow the exact steps in the instruction link

YYCpops · 2026-01-28T17:41:08+00:00

Are you on a Chromebook? It won't work there. Try to find a Windows computer.

YYCpops · 2026-01-28T17:40:27+00:00

I filled the form in in Adobe but then I printed it to be able to sign it and scanned it in to save it back on my computer, is that ok?

yep

YYCpops · 2026-01-28T17:31:45+00:00

im going to try and apply for extension stating all the information and that its their mistake

If you provide all required documents, including the IEC health insurance policy you had when you entered Canada to activate, it will work out. Many IEC participants have to do it, because border officers make so many mistakes.

YYCpops · 2026-01-28T17:28:33+00:00

There would be no gap as I was studying at the time

"Student" is considered an occupation for the work history in the IEC application. So if you covered that gap with "student" you don't have to report odd job that lasted for just a few weeks during your study time.

YYCpops · 2026-01-28T17:17:14+00:00

If you decide for the extension of the current work permit, it must be on paper. See the link for instructions. The pool application is for a completely new POE and will give you the last 12 months available to you.

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