snuggs

True, But I wanted to check if anyone was in same situation as me... I don't want to get into any bother

TeddiSam

So the only id I have with me here in Canada is my passport but don't wanna be carrying that round with me, how do I get some form of id?

Siouxie

It would depend on which Province you are living in.

In Ontario, for instance, you could apply for a non-drivers photo card.

http://www.ontario.ca/government/ontario-photo-card

You could apply for a beginners drivers licence (in most of the Provinces/Territories) and use that?

Former Lancastrian

Most Provincial Liquor boards provide ID options for those that don't have a driving licence.

IrishGuyAbroad

Hi all,

Just looking for some advice. I participated in the IEC in 2011. Since then myself and partner have had a daughter. Weve been looking at going back out to Canada again in 2014. We are both eligible for IEC again, and from what I remember from last year, it is possible to bring a dependent out on an IEC, is this still the case?

I am a Greenkeeper by trade (which I worked at on my 2011 IEC), and I have recognised qualifications in Golf Course Management. I've been told by contacts out there that I would easily get a good job out there but my main worry is what happens after IEC. I would hope to get a job on the IEC for 2 years and hopefully in that time do enough to convince an employer to help me with the TWP and LMO etc. Is this a realistic proposition? Has anyone who has gone out on IEC managed to stay on with a TWP and even PR?

KuroKuro

Quick question for anyone that may know.

I understand that if you get a new IEC visa then it voids your previous one. For example, I haven't yet activated my 2013 IEC, but want to apply for a 2014 IEC.

At what point in the process does the invalidation happen? I know that 2014 applications should be opening *sometime* soon (as early as next month). If I applied and was accepted on the program would that mean my previous visa was invalidated immediately, or is only when you've gone through with the second part with CIC that gives you your work permit that this would happen?

I hope I've explained my question clearly enough! Thanks to anyone that might know the answer.
Might have to hop down to the border earlier than anticipated.

Former Lancastrian

Your current TWP has an expiry date. Any new work permit will also have an expiry date. The expiry date is all that matters as neither cancels each other out.

KuroKuro

Oh really? I'm sure I read somewhere that if you get a new one, it invalidates the old one. Perhaps I'm just making that up then.

Thanks for the response! I was worried about having to rush down to the border!

Former Lancastrian

So a person gets a job with company A and work permit is valid for 12 months.
After 10 months he gets a job with company B and gets a new work permit valid for 12 months.
Both work permits are still valid until they expire.

KuroKuro

The thing is... I still haven't activated my LOI/POE Intro from 2013, I'm currently in Canada as a visitor. So I can have two LOIs and I can go to the border to get my full TWP on either of them up til the end of their validity? Having one for 2014 doesn't affect the one from 2013?

Sorry if that's exactly what you're saying, I just want to make doubly sure I'm understanding!


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Update on the IEC website:

beckiwoo

*Reference to above (as it wouldn't let me re-quote the quote)

Hopefully they will increase the quota - have they ever lowered the quota before in previous years?

TeddiSam

So if i wanted to get a job in childcare now that i am already in Canada.. What do i need to do?

Siouxie

You would need to make an appointment with a panel physician for an 'up front' medical and then go to the border and apply for a work permit with the restrictions lifted (or apply online).

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/informa...exams-temp.asp

TeddiSam

That sounds like a lot of work.. I think in the 2014 IEC I'll just state the childcare and start that job in October if i get the next IEC. Thank you anyway
Does the medical expire or could i book in for it now so it is ready when the next permits open?

Siouxie

Medicals are valid for a year.

You would still need to have an up front medical if you apply for the 2014 IEC and wish to work with children, prior to the IEC work permit being issued.