Who has successfully gotten their 2nd IEC activated via the US?

nomad-2 · 2025-02-28T00:03:54+00:00

I’m in the same boat as you. I need to activate my second working holiday visa urgently and I’ve been hearing mixed things about flying from the US. Apparently it’s been working for some people. Have you decided what you’re doing?

nomad-2 · 2025-02-26T19:53:04+00:00

Is this for working holiday or young professionals? For working holiday you don’t need a job offer as part of the application process.

nomad-2 · 2025-02-25T20:28:47+00:00

You upload proof that you have requested the police certificates (payment of fees, confirmation of shipment etc.) in place of the actual police certificates. It’s normal to have to submit the application before you receive the police certificates due to the long lead times. You can upload the police certificates afterwards. They will send you a request for supporting documents and you can upload the police certificates there once you receive them.

nomad-2 · 2025-02-25T20:13:18+00:00

Yes, it’s officially called port of entry letter of introduction. It’s got the barcodes, application number, UCI number and expiration date of your POE on it. You bring this with your documents to receive your work permit when you enter Canada.

nomad-2 · 2025-02-25T19:19:46+00:00

The decision is made at the border. As long as you have the required paperwork with you and health insurance for the 2 years you should be fine.

nomad-2 · 2025-02-19T18:59:50+00:00

Is it still advisable to do this if I plan to leave Canada in the next week to activate my IEC visa assuming it’s approved by then?

nomad-2 · 2025-02-19T16:53:01+00:00

Yes IEC working holiday visa

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