{"id":129866,"date":"2023-11-10T11:31:44","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T16:31:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/immigration-ministry-improves-processing-for-international-experience-canada-applications\/"},"modified":"2023-11-10T11:33:58","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T16:33:58","slug":"immigration-ministry-improves-processing-for-international-experience-canada-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/immigration-ministry-improves-processing-for-international-experience-canada-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"Immigration Ministry Improves Processing For International Experience Canada Applications\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced its plans to improve its processing of <a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/international-experience-canada-program\/\">International Experience Canada<\/a> (IEC) work permits by expanding the use of automation technology.<\/p>\n<p>This news became official on Tuesday, with Ottawa issuing the notice regarding a new tool to process IEC work permit applications by triaging them on the basis of their complexity and approving eligibility for routine applications.<\/p>\n<p>Most clerical and repetitive tasks related to application sorting are taken care of by the IEC work permit tool, allowing officers to focus on assessing applications and rendering a final decision on them.<\/p>\n<p>The triage function of the tool uses rules developed by \u201cexperienced IRCC officers,\u201d based on the program\u2019s legislative and regulatory criteria.<\/p>\n<p>Simultaneously, the tool\u2019s eligibility function is responsible for identifying routine applications for streamlined processing, using criteria the officers developed.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Read More<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/sinp-expands-existing-work-permit-stream-to-include-279-more-occupations\/\">SINP\u202fExpands Existing Work Permit Stream To Include 279 More Occupations<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/four-ways-us-tech-workers-can-immigrate-to-and-work-in-canada\/\">Four Ways US Tech Workers Can Immigrate to and Work in Canada\u202f<\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/canada-jobs-increase-in-construction-and-tech-unemployment-rises\/\">Canada Jobs Increase In Construction And Tech, Unemployment Rises<\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The file is then sent to an officer to determine whether the applicant is admissible to Canada and make the final decision. Files whose eligibility is not automatically approved may still be manually approved following review by an officer. No application is refused by the automated tool \u2013 always an officer.<\/p>\n<p>Files are directed to officers for further processing based on office capabilities and officer expertise.<\/p>\n<p>According to IRCC, this new measure will improve departmental efficiency by making decisions faster for certain applicants. It will also support IEC growth and facilitate the work and travel opportunities for international youth in Canada.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAutomated tools are part of IRCC\u2019s commitment to using technology responsibly to build a stronger immigration system for all of our clients,\u201d read the department website page on this topic.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIRCC reviews the tools regularly so they work as intended and results are consistent with applications that receive a full human review.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIRCC is committed to responsibly developing and deploying data-driven technologies in line with privacy requirements and human rights protection.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The department further added that as part of \u201cthis work\u201d and building from Canada\u2019s Treasury Board Directive on Automated Decision-Making, an algorithmic impact assessment (AIA) has been completed to assess the tool used to process IEC work permit applications.<\/p>\n<p>The impact level of the systems was categorized as \u201cmoderate\u201d by the AIA, and a number of measures have been emplaced to mitigate any risk possibilities.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Watch video:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XtaImy2wKTQ?si=AHghOGgCVKB38Vm8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>These measures include a review for potential discriminatory impacts, privacy and security elements built into the tool design, and the ability for officers to overturn the tool\u2019s decision.<\/p>\n<h3>International Experience Canada<\/h3>\n<p>IEC is aimed at youths aged 18 to 35 (18 to 30 in some countries) who want to come to Canada to work and travel.<\/p>\n<p>The fee for the program is $161, and the processing time for the 2023 season is generally four weeks after all documents (including biometrics) have been submitted.<\/p>\n<p>It allows youth to travel and work in Canada for 2 years, with three work\/travel experiences available:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Working Holiday<\/li>\n<li>Young Professionals<\/li>\n<li>International Co-op (Internship)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Citizens of partner countries may be able to apply to one or more of the three aforementioned categories.<\/p>\n<p>Individuals who are not citizens of a partner country may still be able to apply to IEC through a recognized organization.<\/p>\n<p>IEC participants are\u202fprotected by Canadian labour laws.<\/p>\n<p>The employer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>must pay you the minimum wage for your work<\/li>\n<li>must ensure your workplace is safe<\/li>\n<li>can\u2019t take your passport or work permit away from you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>IEC participants can\u2019t work for\u202fnon-compliant employers\u202fwho are currently banned.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced its plans to improve its processing of International Experience Canada (IEC) work permits by expanding the use of automation technology. 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