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IEC Update - 2020 IEC season closing on October 30

cburns2

Newbie
Sep 30, 2020
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Does this include people like myself who have been invited to apply? I completed my biometrics back in July??

Government has announced that IEC will end its 2020 season on October 30 without issuing any new invitations. No plans have been announced for the 2021 season.

Candidates with active profiles in the IEC pools will have to create new profiles if/when the 2021 season opens.
 

Mayoo4sam

Star Member
Jun 14, 2020
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If you did your biometrics in July surely you would have your POE by now?

I applied for RO iec working holiday with valid essential service job offer , did biometrics 2 weeks ago and waiting for POE which they said would take 2/3 weeks.
 

cburns2

Newbie
Sep 30, 2020
7
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If you did your biometrics in July surely you would have your POE by now?

I applied for RO iec working holiday with valid essential service job offer , did biometrics 2 weeks ago and waiting for POE which they said would take 2/3 weeks.
Hi Mayoo4sam, i've pasted below what my profile says... Haven't heard anything on my account :(

Application status
We are processing your application. We will send you a message when there is an update or if we need more information from you.

Applicant information
  • Principal Applicant: XXXXXX
  • Unique Client Identifier (UCI): XXXX
  • Application number: W30XXXXXX
  • Date Received: March 24, 2020
  • Biometrics:
    • Biometrics Number: 00080920XXXXXXX
    • Date of Biometrics Enrolment: July 23, 2020
    • Expiry Date: July 23, 2030
 

Mayoo4sam

Star Member
Jun 14, 2020
50
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Did you apply with the assistance of an Recognised organisation? Im led to believe that's the only way they will process applications as of now . You also need a job offer deemed as an essential service i.e one that continued to operate throughout covid e.g construction,supermarket retail

I could be wrong however and it may be worth contact ircc via webform with you specific case enquiry. I haven't yet received a poe but if I do Il post it here I'm expecting it this week by what they told me.My profile is at the same status as yours , fully submitted and awaiting final processing.
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
95,878
22,134
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
If you did your biometrics in July surely you would have your POE by now?

I applied for RO iec working holiday with valid essential service job offer , did biometrics 2 weeks ago and waiting for POE which they said would take 2/3 weeks.
IRCC put the processing of IECs on hold for many months. That's why OP hasn't receive the POE letter yet.
 

cburns2

Newbie
Sep 30, 2020
7
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I have a job offer from my current employer, so no issues with that.

Is there a webform page where I can ask them for any form of update?

Bit poopy that they've made no announcement or communication with people who have biometrics done