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    Canada,  Working Abroad

    Canada Working Holiday Visa: IEC Application Timeline & Guide

    Here is my guide on how to apply for a Working Holiday Visa in Canada (International Canada Experience), covering a full breakdown of my IEC application timeline and experience with the process! If you need help to understand all the documents you will need to submit and the processes you will need to follow to…

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    Canada,  Working Abroad

    One Year In Canada Review: My Honest International Experience Canada (IEC) Life Update

    Me and my husband have been in Canada on the International Experience Canada program for 1 year! Honestly, the time has flown by (as always), and we have had lots of amazing experiences over the last year but also many challenges as well! We arrived in Canada on 2-year Work Permits in October 2024. After…

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    Canada,  Working Abroad

    How To Apply For SIN Number Online – International Experience Canada

    Recently I arrived in Canada on my International Experience Canada (IEC – Working Holiday Visa) and I decided to apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN) Online. Overall I found it to be very quick and easy and so I have detailed the process here. This article will be helpful for anyone who is interested…

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    Canada,  Working Abroad

    IEC Arrival Experience – Moving To Canada From UK (Work Permit Guide & Checklist!)

    Moving to a new country is both exciting and overwhelming – my arrival experience in Canada on the International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit program was exactly this for me. There are many practical tasks involved in migrating to a new country. The adventure of moving isn’t just about exploring a new place, but also…

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    New Zealand,  Working Abroad

    12 Best Paid Backpacker Jobs In New Zealand

    Thinking of travelling to New Zealand to work and wondering what are the best paid backpacker jobs in New Zealand? Then you’ve come to the right place. In this post, I will explain the best paid backpacker jobs in New Zealand, including how much you can expect to be paid per hour. Predominantly, we will…

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    New Zealand,  Working Abroad

    3 Types Of Work Visas For Backpackers In New Zealand

    New Zealand is a really popular destination for backpackers to travel for work and play. Working as you travel will allow you to build up your funds so that you can keep traveling without worrying about running out of money! Currently, there are three different visas that allow backpackers and young professionals to work in…

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