NEW CANADIAN VISA ANNOUNCED

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We have just received some exciting breaking news, announcing a new – and improved - working holiday visa arrangement between Australia and Canada.

There are several big changes planned for the current Canadian working holiday (WHP) visa system, and at this stage we can tell you that the visa will work as follows:

• Valid for 24 months (2 Years) - The existing 12-month visa duration period will be replaced with a 24-month period.

• No quota (no limit of the amount of visas issued each year) - The annual visa quota will be removed. Under current visa regulations only 7 550 visas are available to Australians each year, but under the new regulations there will be no such limit.

• Multiple visas – You can have it more than once - Australians will now be able to apply for a Canadian working holiday visa more than once.

• Multiple Entry - Within the duration of the visa, participants can leave and re-enter the country as many times as they like.

• Australians citizens will be able to study in Canada for up to 6 months.

• There will not be any restrictions on the type of work that Australians can undertake in Canada, and visa participants can work for the same employer for the full 24 month period if they wish.

These changes will come into effect in January 2008

The eligibility criteria for this visa will remain the same as the previous WHP visa, with applicants required to be between the ages of 18-30, and with AUD$4000 proof of funds available to them. The cost of the visa will also remain steady at AUD$165. These changes will not apply to New Zealand passport holders.

Current or past WHP visa holder?
These changes mean that you will be able to apply for another visa. If you are currently in Canada, you can apply for your new visa online from January 2 2008. Once your application is approved you will need to leave and re-enter Canada to activate the new visa. There are no extensions available to current visas. If you currently hold a WHP visa that will expire before you are able to apply for a new visa, and do not wish to leave Canada, you may obtain a visitors permit (under which you CANNOT work) for the interim.

So what does this all mean?
At IEP we are all very excited about this arrangement and as we speak we are in the process of putting together new programs to make the most of the new extended visa! Details of these developments will be announced over the coming weeks and months, but you can rest assured that this is a great opportunity for Australians to get even more out of this great country.

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Remember - if you're thinking of travelling soon, we are still taking applications for our Work Canada Fully Loaded program. Click here to get your application started! At IEP we're committed to making sure you have the best possible experience, whenever you choose to travel. We are also available to discuss with you all of your travel needs - we're waiting for your call on 1300 300 912.

For more information about these new rules, you can also give us a call on 1300 300 912 or watch this website for more details.

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