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What if you turn 36 while your work permit for the IEC is in process?

xirux

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Jul 24, 2015
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Oh, finally I can post :D

In a question related to the age limit for the International Experience[see 1], it says that you don't need to be under the maximum age to enter Canada.
However, I was wondering...

...What happens if you turn 36 while your work permit for the International Experience is in process (which takes 6 weeks)?
Or even worse, what if you turn 36 while you are waiting for the CAL (Conditional Acceptance Letter) which you need to apply for a work permit to begin with?

I'm asking because, once you submit the information in your Kompass account, you may be given a place in the quota, or put on a waiting list. And who knows how long you will be on that waiting list.

Thank you in advance and kind regards.


[1] This is the question I'm talking about:
My IEC application has been approved, but I am about to turn 30/31/36 years old. Do I have to enter Canada before my birthday?
No. Your Letter of Introduction is valid for one year from the date of issue and is not affected if you turn 30/31/36 years old within its validity period. You do not need to enter Canada before you turn 30/31/36 years old as long as your Letter of Introduction is valid.
 

scylla

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If you're sitting on the waiting list when you turn 36, I think you would be out of luck.

Not sure about the rest...
 

xirux

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Jul 24, 2015
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Thank you for your reply, @scylla. It was helpful :)

Does anybody know what happens if you turn 36 while the w. permit (or the CAL) is processing?

Cheers!