IRCC Recognized Organization IEC Program

Introduction

Welcome to Canadian Resort Immigration (CRI), based in Squamish, BC. Led by Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant Kosuke (Ko) Homma, CRI has a proven track record of assisting hundreds of International Experience Canada (IEC) participants. Through our partnership with a Recognized Organization (RO), A-Way To Work - International Rural Exchange Canada (IREC), we bring unique advantages to your IEC journey.

Why Choose CRI?

• Up to two RO IEC program participations through IREC.

• Exclusive Premium Access Spots, providing peace of mind with a secured RO IEC spot through IREC.

• Serving 18-35-year-olds from 36 of the 38 eligible IEC nations.

• Flexibility in job sectors: While applicants aren’t limited to agriculture, they can work in childcare, healthcare, and education (with a completed immigration medical), or in hospitality, tourism, trades, and other industries without a medical. Note that a restriction on working in the sex industry remains in place.

• Professional immigration advice: As an RCIC, I can guide you on what to do if your current work permit is about to expire, offering alternatives beyond applying for a visitor record.

Explore how CRI’s services, in collaboration with IREC, have transformed the paths of individuals, turning their Canadian dreams into long-term reality.

Recent Success Stories

• Successfully assisted a Czech citizen with an existing IEC Young Professional (YP) work permit in securing an RO IEC Working Holiday (WH) participation. The new open work permit provides them with the flexibility to explore new career opportunities.

• Supported an Irish-British dual citizen who had exhausted their IEC participation on their Irish passport, securing their first RO IEC WH participation while awaiting the renewal of their British passport.

• In the 2024 season, CRI successfully assisted applicants from 11 different IEC nations.

RO program has quick processing time

The fastest processing time we experienced during the 2024 season was within 24 hours for two applications! Ten applications were processed within 48 hours of submission. The average processing time was just 11.6 calendar days—even accounting for a client who faced a delay due to IRCC’s biometrics glitch for in-Canada applicants. Even the slowest application was approved within 51 days.

If your current IEC work permit is expiring, participating in the RO program could be a great option, allowing you to stay in Canada for another 12 to 24 months. CRI in collaboration with IREC can help you with getting two types of work permits:

• Working Holiday (open work permit)

• Young Professionals (employer-specific work permit) for career development

Let CRI deal with the tight deadlines and getting police certificate request extensions while you wait for the police certificates to be issued.

Top 3 RO IEC Nations

During the 2024 season, CRI consistently assisted individuals from the following top three nations, reflecting the vibrant communities already thriving in British Columbia:

• Japan

• Ireland

• Australia

Premium Access Spots are back by demand

CRI is pleased to announce continued collaboration with A-Way To Work - International Rural Exchange Canada (IREC) during the upcoming 2025 IEC season. CRI has been able to secure a limited number of Premium Access Spots from IREC.

Here is an IRCC tweet (X post) promoting IREC as an IRCC Recognized Organization.