IEC re-application questions about Stage 2 through MyCIC

[mangrovejackson]

Hi there,

I'm a 26-year-old Australian currently taking part in the International Experience Canada Working Holiday Program.

I'm in the process of applying for a new IEC WHP work permit, but the recently introduced "Stage 2" of the process through CIC is throwing me for a loop.

I have received my conditional acceptance letter from the Canadian Consulate in Australia, and am now working my way through Stage 2 of the process, which seems much more convoluted and less refined. I have until August 19, so I think I still have plenty of time, but I am sure many of you are familiar with the feeling of an uncertain future a mere 9 weeks away.

Can I just say that these forums have already been a great help. You have answered a few of my questions already (I have no applied for a Canadian Police Certificate as well as an Australian one, for example.)

I nearly have everything I need, but had a question regarding the COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE issue that some have already described problems with. It seems the only way to get through the initial questionnaire with eligibility is to state that my country of residence was Australia. I have seen several people on this forum saying they had it on authority after finally hearing back from CIC that this was the case.

So my question is: When filling out the actual application forms, and family information forms, etc, they also ask about addresses and countries of residence. Do I, at this point, give my Canadian details of address and how long I've been here, etc? It feels like that is definitely what I should be doing, but I don't want to be found to have said anything that contradicts my initial answers on the questionnaire.

Thanks in advance,

Jack

 

[rboughton]

I'm interested too. I'm thinking of applying for my 3rd IEC WHP and the Stage 2 confuses me.

How long did it take to get to stage 2? And do I need police certificates again?

 

[billo84]

Hey,

I'm in exactly the same boat. Aussie living here on the WHP. It expires September, and I've just got my conditional acceptance letter. I was all stoked, until I clicked on the CIC website, filled out the Come to Canada questionnaire with Canada as my country of residence and it said I didn't qualify.

I tried it again using Australia, and it let me get through. I didn't submit because, like you, I don't want there to be any discrepancies in my personal details.

So I don't know what to do just yet. I'm going to try and call their call centre tomorrow, and see if I can get some answers.

I'll let you know what I find out. If you could do the same that'd be great!

Here's hoping it all works out!

S

 

[billo84]

Hey all,

So I just got off the phone with a lady from CIC. When I told her about the problem, she confirmed that I have to put AUSTRALIA as my country of residence, even though I've been living in Canada the past two years.

She said it was because of the type of visa (the WHP). So I asked her if that would cause any problems with my application further down the line, and she said no, cause the application can be transferred to an Australian Consulate in the US.

Once I get the LOI, I only have to go to the border, and don't actually have to leave the country.

So I'm gearing up to have a crack at Stage 2. I hope that's helpful in any way.

Cheers

S

 

[rboughton]

That's awesome billo! Have you completed Stage 2 yet? I sent my initial app off the other day so hoping for a conditional letter in a couple of weeks.

I guess we need another Aus police certificate, but do you know if we need a Canadian one since you've been here for 2 years and I've been here 5ish?

Mine expires Aug and am applying for my 3rd! :/