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Apr. 3, 2020

Top 5 Tips to Find an Internship in Canada for International Students

Interested to find an internship in Canada, but you feel like you don't have enough experience? We give you expert tips to help you in your search!

Apr. 2, 2020

International Experience Canada Health Insurance: What You Need to Know

What you need to know about getting health insurance for International Experience Canada & ensuring your IEC permit is activated for it's duration.

Mar. 25, 2020

Maintain Your Immigration Status – IEC Canada (COVID-19)

Is your IEC Work permit expiring soon? Find out what your options are to stay in Canada. Extend your stay as a visitor or with a Study & Work permit.

Mar. 24, 2020

Biometrics Extended to 90 days for IEC Applicants – COVID-19

The Government of Canada is now giving applicants of International Experience Canada (IEC) 90 days to submit their biometrics due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Mar. 20, 2020

Biometrics for Canada IEC Visa Applications – Your Top FAQs

Wondering what is required for Canada biometrics? We explain how, when and where to submit them for your Working Holiday or other IEC visas.

Mar. 20, 2020

How to Apply for the Canada Working Holiday Visa – IEC 2022

Interested in the working holiday visa for Canada? Looking to participate in International Experience Canada? Here's a step-by-step guide on applying.

Mar. 13, 2020

Coronavirus Update – Stepwest Participants in Canada

Everything Stepwest participants need to know about coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it is affecting them in Canada. Read more.

Feb. 28, 2020

9 Steps to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile for Your Internship in Canada

If you are looking to find an internship in Canada, you must optimize your LinkedIn profile. Check out our tips to create a strong profile!

Feb. 26, 2020

How to file your taxes as a student or Working Holiday participant in Canada – Updated for 2023

Filling your taxes as a student or working holiday in Canada can be complicated. Check out our FAQ on what you need to know about taxes in Canada!

Feb. 13, 2020

Follow Your Work or Study Permit Limits While in Canada: New Entry/Exit program!

What you need to know about Canada's Entry/Exit program: The importance of following your work or study permit limits during your time in Canada.

Feb. 7, 2020

International Experience Canada – Recognized Organization FAQs

Stepwest is a Recognized Organization (RO) under International Experience Canada (IEC). Find out how a RO can help you to work and travel in Canada.

Jan. 29, 2020

How to Create your RO IEC Profile: RO Working Holiday & RO Young Professional

If you are a Stepwest RO participant, this will help you create your RO IEC Profile for your Working Holiday or Young Professional work permit application.

Jan. 27, 2020

How to Pay for Biometrics from within Canada (International Experience Canada)

Biometrics is a mandatory step for all International Experience Canada (IEC) applicants. Learn everything you need to know on how to pay from within Canada.

Jan. 19, 2020

How to Find an Internship in Canada

Thinking about coming to Canada for your internship abroad experience? Read our best tips for finding your internship in Canada!

Dec. 5, 2019

Stepwest Stories – Maider from Spain and her Study & Work experience in Canada

Maider from Spain came to Vancouver to study and work after she graduated from University in Spain. Find out more about her experience with us!

Mar. 10, 2019

Recognized Organization – International Experience Canada FAQs 2019

We are a Recognized Organization (RO) designated by International Experience Canada (IEC). Find out how a RO can help you to work and travel in Canada

Mar. 1, 2019

Stepwest Stories – Mariel from Mexico and her Study & Work experience in Canada

Work and study in Vancouver like Mariel from Mexico! Get to know her experience working in Canada through our Business Essentials program.

Jun. 19, 2018

How to Rent in Vancouver for Your Working Holiday

On a working holiday in Vancouver and need somewhere to live for a while? Let us show you everything you need to know about how to rent in Vancouver.