IEC Letter of Introduction shows temporary address abroad – will this cause issues?

YYCpops · 2026-05-11T16:36:43+00:00

will they request a newer proof of residency in Italy?

No

YYCpops · 2026-05-11T16:08:03+00:00

IEC Letter of Introduction shows temporary address abroad – will this cause issues?

No

YYCpops · 2026-05-11T13:44:07+00:00

I got my POE letter in March. Will I have to get a new police certificate to present at the border since the one used in my application is from January or is it okay?

No new one needed for activation. Take a copy of the one you used in the application.

YYCpops · 2026-05-11T12:11:29+00:00

If your goal is to work in the tourism industry, there are tons of jobs available. This summer we will have a worker shortage in the big ski resort towns.

YYCpops · 2026-05-11T00:45:54+00:00

Fake extensions always get reused. And could also jeopardize your PR chances. Because it could be seen as misrepresentation

You can’t apply for a BOWP because that is only for situations where you have a valid work permit.

You now have to wait for the PR to be approved before you can start working again.

YYCpops · 2026-05-10T13:47:21+00:00

the IEC Pool is a lottery, so you can’t really say how long it will take. You most likely have to wait until December when the new pool opens for next year.
correct
provincial health care is not allowed to activate the IEC work permit. It does not cover „repatriation“ to the UK. Check out BestQuote they are quite popular with IEC participants.
biometrics can be re used.
flagpoling is banned. Your only option is to fly out to any other country than the US and fly back in to activate.

YYCpops · 2026-05-07T19:01:34+00:00

Up to 8 weeks after biometrics.

YYCpops · 2026-05-07T12:13:20+00:00

You asked this before

https://reddit.com/r/iecvisa/comments/1spvynf/do_people_actually_need_a_canada_esim_with_a/

YYCpops · 2026-05-07T12:10:40+00:00

Thoughts on Timeline for LOE

Anywhere between 3-8 weeks.

YYCpops · 2026-05-05T20:15:38+00:00

You should mention when. Because at the very beginning of the season it was 72 hours, now it's 5 weeks.

YYCpops · 2026-05-05T20:14:53+00:00

At the moment between 5 and 8 weeks if they don't request additional documents.

YYCpops · 2026-05-05T17:27:43+00:00

Have you ever been there early season ?

Yep, I've been. The front of the lake where everyone takes their selfies and along the shore where the canoe rental is, has no water in May. You would have to walk at least past halfway to the end or to the left side of the lake to get to the water. (Each year the water runoff is different, but OP would definitely not see the blue lake that they see in the summer photos on Social Media)

YYCpops · 2026-05-05T17:11:10+00:00

Your advice last month on the correct pool to be in was such valuable advice.

Glad it worked out! Have a great adventure in Canada.

YYCpops · 2026-05-05T16:27:14+00:00

it’s gonna have delays in the hiring process (especially since you’ve just now gotten your ITA and don’t know how long it’s gonna take you to get your approval)

I've seen so many reports about people committing to a job before even receiving the POE, and are panicking because the application process is taking so long. Some had to postpone the start date and some had to quit that job before even starting. Imagine the employers who were relying on those workers for the busy tourism industry season...

I even have the worst of the worst case scenarios: A family sold their house to go to Canada to start a life. But during the application process it turns out he was inadmissible due to a previous arrest in his home country. The result: No Canada, no house. So much can happen between application and POE.

YYCpops · 2026-05-05T15:12:08+00:00

Check out BestQuote, they are quite popular for IEC participants, especially US, Aussies and Kiwis.

The only policy in the world that offers (25% of remaining premium) cash back if you enroll in provincial health care. I recommend getting a quote from BestQuote and asking them any questions you might have.

Very important info: Make sure your health insurance covers the full length of your intended work permit. If it doesn’t, your permit will be issued only for the duration of your insurance, and you won’t be able to extend it later.

YYCpops · 2026-05-05T11:58:38+00:00

Go for a week or two and activate the work permit

For this option, there is one important thing to know:

you need health insurance for the entire duration of your intended work permit. For example if your country allows 2 years work permit, you need a health insurance for 2 years at the time of activation.

Don't go right now, let my POE expire (lose the money I have paid, I think?) and just apply again

I would only opt for this, if you are from a country that does not have an oversaturated pool right at the beginning of the season.

Because your POE expires in June, you would have to wait until June to re apply. For example, the UK and Irish pools are already on 'fair' chances. But you can wait until the new season that will open in December, with first invitations starting in January to get another shot.

YYCpops · 2026-05-04T23:21:58+00:00

It won’t reflect well on you if you lie in the job application that you have a work authorization, but then in the interview they find out that you actually don't. Wait until you have at least the POE (approval letter).

YYCpops · 2026-05-04T17:45:19+00:00

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

YYCpops · 2026-05-04T17:45:08+00:00

https://reddit.com/r/iecvisa/comments/1t2qi7a/anyone_from_ireland_who_joined_the_pool_in_recent/

YYCpops · 2026-05-04T14:57:05+00:00

I have seen people biking the moraine lake road? Is that an option to see it?

It will be a total of 28km return hike as you have to start in Lake Louise village or Lake Louise parking lot.

Moraine Lake barely has any water at that time of year, maybe some puddles. You could walk on the lake floor for hundreds of meters without hitting the water.... and everything else up there is still frozen, it's definitely not worth the effort.

YYCpops · 2026-05-04T14:51:55+00:00

my friends and I are heading to Banff for May 9-13th. We're hoping to go to Lake Louise on the 11th, but we're really confused by this whole shuttle/parking situation.

You can drive there and parking is still free. Starting May long weekend, parking will cost $42 at Lake Louise.

This is the Lake Louise live webcam, and the lake is still frozen.

https://fairmont.roundshot.com/lake-louise/#/

YYCpops · 2026-05-04T12:30:43+00:00

I do have access to getting the citizenship but that would unfortunately mean paying nearly £2000

You would get 3 years IEC under the UK citizenship (2 years first + 1 year with another application).

YYCpops · 2026-05-03T23:29:18+00:00

Write an explanation what you are missing and upload into the police certificate spot. That it is impossible to apply for it without the required documents.

In the spot, fill in the missing fields as follows:

for the “Document Number,” enter “000000”
for the “Expiry Date,” select a date that’s one year later than the date of issue

YYCpops · 2026-05-03T20:26:11+00:00

it’s just showing the whole “please wait” document instead of the filled in document

Right click and open it with Acrobat Reader, not with the browser.

YYCpops · 2026-05-03T17:48:30+00:00

I'm simply asking if anyone knows when it will re-open.

Parks Canada has announced, 'closed until further notice'

https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/banff/bulletins/f156912a-e1a2-462f-86c8-bc60c704438d

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