DigitalGhost

It isn't up yet which is odd since it is now already lunch time in France.

moonpalace

Hello, I have some simple questions which will (probably) have obvious answers:

1) I've been checking the UK IEC page for the application all day, and can't see a link so far. Should I be applying through the embassy page in France?

2) Where do I get the 'proof of funds form'? Or can I provide a bank statement? Does this have to be stamped?

Thanks

defiant_flower

im really confused now i don't know what to do bunac is up and running, i have my acro police checks and the money in my account but i was hoping to go directly to the aic but it isnt up yet, its strange that everywhere else france, switzerland are open but the uk is not

DigitalGhost

The UK has the most popular and in-demand Work Canada program and puts massive strain on embassy resources which is why they originally hosted it through Bunac in the first place.

The same rule also applies to the UK Working Holiday Program for Japanese Citizens. It essentially fills up almost as soon as it is launched.

skytek

Almost as soon as it is launched? My application won't get to France until about 12-14 days from now. Will that be too late?

DigitalGhost

Not on Bunac, no because a place is reserved for you.

You pay the fee today and then you can pretty much send the paperwork through at your leisure within reason.

For Bunac last year, most people signed up in December-Early January but the deadline for the paperwork wasn't until the end of July.

emma_h

I think im just gonna have to pay the 250 quid to Bunac.... frustrating!

DigitalGhost

I think in some cases it can be worth it just to preserve your sanity.

skytek

That's what I did and now it seems my place is reserved

DigitalGhost

I'm quite surprised in some ways that Bunac still have places left to be honest, I guess these things just don't fill up as quickly as expected in a lot of cases.

DigitalGhost

It is now open.

ChrisBan

really? where?


EDIT: Nevermind I see it!

DigitalGhost

Hang on.

Why does it say that when the rules state that when you can include a partner on the application?

ChrisBan

Just out of interest, on the application forms under additional info how did you set out your qualifications? My degree is easiest to fill in, but with A-levels and GCSEs I'm just putting in Course take as GCSE for example and then 10 A-C grades in the award section and what is meant by "affiliations"

DigitalGhost

I just summarised my GCSE's and A-Levels on there too like I do on my CV which is what I did on the form last year too and I had no problems then.

Affiliations only needs to be used if you have any professional qualifications or are a member of any governing bodies etc. I think most people would only need to complete that if they are either registered as a medical health worker or if they are professionally certified to practise IT, accountancy or some sort of trade. I put my IT certifications in there but if you haven't had to do any trade exams or anything then you could probably just leave it blank.