Benefits of IEC participations with a Recognized Organizations (RO): Age
RO Participation is permitted up to the age of 35 for all IEC eligible nations.
A-Way to Work / International Rural Exchange Canada (one of 8 the IRCC Recognized Organizations) permits Working Holiday and Young Professionals participations for individuals aged 18 to 35, even for citizens of these 7 IEC countries:
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Iceland, Japan, Netherlands, and Sweden.
The 7 IEC countries have bilateral agreements also known as youth mobility agreements (YMA) with age restrictions that limit participation to 30 years old, but securing a spot with IREC can help 31-35 year olds from those 7 nations participate in both the Working Holiday and the Young Professionals programs.
During the 2024 RO IEC season, I helped a 35 year old Japanese citizen participate in their first RO Working Holiday participation.
Below is a screenshot of IRCC’s operational instructions and guidelines, in case you’re interested:
If you need further clarifications regarding age requirements, get in touch with me for a consultation to see if you are eligible.