Introduction

Welcome to Canadian Resort Immigration (CRI), based in Squamish, BC. Led by Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant Kosuke (Ko) Homma, CRI has assisted hundreds of International Experience Canada (IEC) participants over the years.
Through our partnership with the Recognized Organization (RO) A-Way To Work – International Rural Exchange Canada (IREC), we offer unique advantages to applicants who want a smooth, reliable pathway into the IEC program.

Why Choose CRI?

✔ Up to two RO IEC participations through IREC

Participants may be eligible for two separate RO program participations — a major advantage for those who wish to extend their Canadian experience.

✔ Exclusive Premium Access Spots

Premium Access Spots provide peace of mind with a secured RO IEC placement through IREC, helping applicants avoid the uncertainty of the general IEC pool.

✔ Serving 18–35-year-olds from 36 of the 38 IEC nations

CRI and IREC assist applicants from all IEC countries currently able to participate, excluding nationalities whose bilateral IEC agreements are suspended (such as Ukraine and Mexico).

✔ Flexibility in job sectors

Applicants are not limited to agriculture.
With a completed immigration medical, participants may work in childcare, healthcare, and education.
Without a medical, they remain eligible for hospitality, tourism, trades, retail, recreation, and many other sectors.
(Restrictions on working in the sex industry still apply.)

✔ Professional immigration advice from an RCIC

If your current work permit is expiring, CRI can advise you on options beyond applying for a visitor record — an area where many ROs cannot provide guidance.

Recent Success Stories

🇮🇪🇬🇧 Irish–British Dual Citizen on Maintained Status

A dual citizen entered the IEC pool under her British passport at the wrong time and could not receive an Invitation to Apply.
She came to CRI on maintained status, unsure whether she had any options left.
By applying under her Irish citizenship, she successfully obtained a new two-year RO IEC Working Holiday work permit, giving her full flexibility to continue working in Canada.

🇦🇺🇮🇪 Australian and Irish RO Participants Seeking Their Second RO IEC Permit

Two clients — one Australian, one Irish — previously held RO IEC work permits through another RO but were unable to secure their second RO IEC participation.
Through CRI and IREC’s Premium Access Program, both successfully obtained their next RO IEC work permits, allowing them to continue living and working in Canada without interruption.

🌍 How many IEC nations did CRI assist in 2025?

During the 2025 RO IEC season, CRI supported applicants from 11 countries:

Ireland, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Taiwan, Chile, Sweden, Slovakia, Spain, and France.

RO Program Continues to Deliver Fast Approvals (2025 Season)

The 2025 RO IEC season through CRI and IREC has concluded — and once again, processing times were impressively fast.

• Fastest approval: within 24 hours

• Several approvals: within 48 hours

• Average processing time: just under 10 calendar days

• Longest approval: 21 days

If your IEC work permit is expiring soon, the RO program can be an excellent way to stay in Canada for another 12 to 24 months.

CRI & IREC assist with two IEC work permit categories:

• Working Holiday (open work permit)

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

🌍 Top 3 RO IEC Nations (2025 Season)

The most frequently assisted nationalities this year were:

1. 🇮🇪 Ireland

2. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3. 🇦🇺 Australia

Other strong participation came from 🇳🇿 New Zealand, 🇯🇵 Japan, and 🇹🇼 Taiwan, reflecting the broad international appeal of the program.

IEC 2026 Program Update

CRI continues to work closely with IREC as preparations begin for the 2026 RO IEC season.

• IRCC has not yet released final 2026 RO program details.

• The only confirmed change so far is the IEC fee increase of $5.

• Updates regarding Premium Access Spots will be published once IRCC announces the 2026 RO framework.

Here is a IRCC post promoting IREC as an official Recognized Organization.