IEC and a dependant

[CitizenSoon]

Can an IEC visa applicant accompany or bring a dependent to Canada? If yes, what visa?

 

[Bs65]

Unless spouse applies for and qualifies for their own visa they would need to come as a visitor. If the IEC holder gets a job classified as NOC 0 A or B employee for 6 plus months then the spouse can apply for a work permit. Child dependants would need to be granted entry as visitors.

In either case a spouse or dependant children cannot be included directly in an IEC application.

See guidance here

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/experience-eligibility.html

 

[CitizenSoon]

Unless spouse applies for and qualifies for their own visa they would need to come as a visitor. If the IEC holder gets a job classified as NOC 0 A or B employee for 6 plus months then the spouse can apply for a work permit. Child dependants would need to be granted entry as visitors.

In either case a spouse or dependant children cannot be included directly in an IEC application.

See guidance here

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/experience-eligibility.html

Thank you so much for the advice.