Step-by-step guide to IEC Canada applications — Working Holiday, Young Professionals and International Co-op permits

Once you’ve decided that you’d like to apply for IEC, the first thing that you need to do is to create your account on the official website.

Go to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Create an account by clicking “Register for an account”:

Choose the option to register with GCKey, then click “Sign up”:

From here, choose your login credentials and answer the questions.

Once you set up your credentials and verify your email, you will need to log in to complete the remaining steps by entering some personal information.

The first page will ask you to add your names (as they appear in your passport), email address, and preferred language of contact (English or French):

The second page consists of security questions that you must answer. Make a note of the answers you give; you will need your security questions and answers later in the application process.

Once you’ve finished, you’ll be taken to the IRCC homepage. You’ve successfully created your account! Now, continue to the next chapter to learn how to complete your profile and submit it to the pools.