Stage 2: IEC- Processing Times?

[simonvee]

Hi,

Has anybody had their application processed for stage 2 of IEC or know of anyone had it processed? If so, what was the waiting time? I.e. submission online to receiving Letter of Introduction.

 

[iam_toby]

Hi,

Has anybody had their application processed for stage 2 of IEC or know of anyone had it processed? If so, what was the waiting time? I.e. submission online to receiving Letter of Introduction.

I don't know if the processing times are different in other countries, but from what I've read it takes about
8 (eight) weeks from the time you submit your IEC application until you get the LOI.

 

[simonvee]

Are you sure you're not confused with the time you submit your documents for stage 1 till the time you receive your Conditional Acceptance Letter? I have read that it takes up to 8 weeks for that. From the time you submit MyCIC online to the LOI is what I'm curious about.

 

[iam_toby]

Are you sure you're not confused with the time you submit your documents for stage 1 till the time you receive your Conditional Acceptance Letter? I have read that it takes up to 8 weeks for that. From the time you submit MyCIC online to the LOI is what I'm curious about.

Yes, I am sure. Read below.

What is the average processing time for an International Experience Canada (IEC) application?

Average Processing Time: eight (8) weeks (calendar days) from the time you submit your application through the IEC Kompass account until your receive your Letter of Introduction.

 

[simonvee]

Thanks for that

 

[iam_toby]

Thanks for that

You're welcome bud.

 

[OC]

I just submitted all my documents for stage two. I'll keep you updated on the timeline!

(I will be so pi$$ed if my application gets rejected and I have to leave Canada).

 

[iam_toby]

I just submitted all my documents for stage two. I'll keep you updated on the timeline!

(I will be so pi$$ed if my application gets rejected and I have to leave Canada).

Well you don't have to leave, you always have the option of extending your stay as a visitor

 

[simonvee]

How long is the processing time to extend your stay as a visitor? 66 days approx right?

 

[Justin86]

So in theory, in about 8 weeks i should get my "letter of introduction" and then i can start my travels from there right?

In 7 weeks, i'm meant to be seeing Green Day in New York, so hope because of the quota breaks, they can process the first batch quicker

 

[laudern]

When beginning Step 2 you have to fill out the online questionnaire to see if you are suitable to work in Canada on the CIC website. Now since I already have a open work permit and am already in canada, when I do the questionnaire it asks what is my country of residence is. If I put canada, the end result comes up saying I can't work in canada. But if I say my country of residence is Australia, it says I can.

So I'm assuming for the Family Information Form IMM5707 and IMM1295 Application form that needs to be filled out, I just say my address is in Australia????

Simone, what have you said?

 

[iam_toby]

When beginning Step 2 you have to fill out the online questionnaire to see if you are suitable to work in Canada on the CIC website. Now since I already have a open work permit and am already in canada, when I do the questionnaire it asks what is my country of residence is. If I put canada, the end result comes up saying I can't work in canada. But if I say my country of residence is Australia, it says I can.

So I'm assuming for the Family Information Form IMM5707 and IMM1295 Application form that needs to be filled out, I just say my address is in Australia????

Simone, what have you said?

For the 'Come to Canada' wizard you have to provide your home country as country of residence, as it is one of the IEC requirements
that you usually reside in your home country.
It sure is possible to apply from within Canada.

 

[iam_toby]

Anyone already heard back from CIC stage 2 of IEC application? Still waiting.
Application submitted Feb 11th. NO response from CIC on my side.

 

[iam_toby]

Getting nervous now. I'm running out of time here... :S

 

[simonvee]

I was going to ask you the same thing.

But it hasn't been 4 weeks though...just 2 weeks so far