Young Professionals Permit: the 10-step process
The Young Professionals Work Permit for Canada is offered to French citizens between the ages of 18 and 35 with a promise of employment. The duration of the Young Professionals permit is a maximum of 24 months...
The application for a Young Professionals Permit is made on the Canadian immigration interface accessible from the official website of the Canadian authorities and must then be completed at a Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Canada.
Here are the 10 mandatory steps to obtain your JP license:
1. Create your CGC key and account on the Canadian immigration website
Go to the official website of the Canadian authorities and create your CGC key if you do not have one.
The CGK will be your only means of identifying yourself to Canadian authorities when applying for a license. Authentication is simple: username, password and security question. Your account will be set up after this step.
2. Apply for the EIC in the applicant pool
You must start a new application by selecting "International Experience Canada".
After answering questions about your personal situation, you will be informed whether or not you are eligible for the Young Professionals permit.
You will then be directed to a new online form where you will need to provide this information:
- Your personal details (marital status, marital status, passport, immigration history in Canada);
- Your contact information (preferred language for communicating with Canadian authorities, e-mail address) ;
- Work and study;
- The details of your application (the choice of the Young Professional category).
A few minutes later, you receive a message indicating that you are part of one or more candidate pools.
At this stage, you do not have to pay anything. Registration in the applicant pool is free. Except for your passport, you do not need any other documents at this stage.
*To the question: Do you intend to work or do an internship in Canada as part of your studies? You must answer "No".
3. Wait to receive an invitation to apply
IMPORTANT: You will need a promise of employment to pass this step. With this promise, you will get a code from your employer that will allow you to be associated with an open job offer.
Invitations are sent out at the beginning of each week on Monday night. You should check the status of your application at least once a week. You may have received an invitation, but you may not have received an email notification. It would be a shame to miss such an opportunity!
IMPORTANT: When you receive an invitation, you have 10 days to accept it.
4. Complete a new form
(A little long step)
Once you have accepted the invitation to apply, you must answer a new set of questions:
- Your personal details (potential spouse, former and current country of residence, previous Canadian immigration history);
- Your contact information (phone, address) ;
- Details of your application (health, immigration and criminal history);
- Your employment and education history (information about your education and employment for the past 10 years).
Regarding your level of education. The titles presented are those of Canada, to find your level of French education here is what you need to know:
- The "baccalauréat" level corresponds to the Licence level in France;
- The level "master" corresponds to the Master level in France;
- The "non-university diploma" level defines all technical training such as a DUT or a BTS, for the French;
- The "doctorate" level corresponds to the awarding of a doctorate in France;
- The "Trades" level corresponds to internships and apprenticeships for a particular trade, such as carpentry or baking, for example;
- The "secondary" level corresponds to the awarding of a baccalaureate (general or professional) in France.
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5. Provide the required documents
After completing the entire form, you will need to submit all the documents required for a JP application. The documents are uploaded via the online interface.
You will only need to submit all of these documents if you receive an invitation to apply.
- Your passport: identity page and your various stamps if any;
- A passport size photograph;
- A valid police certificate;
- A complete and up-to-date CV;
- A Family Information Form(IMM5707).
Additional documents requested by Canadian immigration authorities :
- Answers to additional questions (professional activities over a specified period, etc.);
- The result of a medical examination by a Canadian government-approved physician.
Not all invitees are required to provide proof of a medical examination.
6. Submit your application and pay the participation fee
Once you have uploaded all the required documents on the platform, you can validate your application. At this stage, in order to finalize the submission of your application, you will have to pay the participation fee. This fee covers the processing of your application as well as the collection of biometric data.
The fee in effect in 2023 is $246 CAD.
7. Go to a collection point to provide your biometric data
After submitting your application and paying the participation fee, within 24 hours you will receive instructions on how to provide your biometric data.
At this stage you will need to make an appointment at the Visa Application Centre of Canada (VAC) nearest to you (it does not have to be in your country of citizenship). It is impossible to make an appointment before you have received your letter of instruction for the collection of biometric data issued by the Canadian authorities.
You will then have 30 days after receipt of this letter to make an appointment to take your biometric fingerprints (your data must be sent by the 30th day).
There are two official biometric data collection centers in France: Paris and Lyon. The appointment only takes a few minutes, but you should allow a maximum of 1 hour for your visit.
At the end of your appointment, you don't have to do anything, everything is sent to the Canadian immigration service by the CRDV.
IMPORTANT: You must come to your appointment with your passport (physical), your biometric invitation (paper) and your appointment receipt provided by the VAC (paper).
8. Wait for a response
You should receive a response from the Canadian authorities within 3 to 12 weeks of your collection. During this waiting period, they will review the documents you provided in step 5. Please note that processing times may vary. To find out the current processing time, consult the Canadian immigration authorities website.
You will then receive a "Port of Entry Letter of Introduction". This letter invites you to travel to Canada within 12 months to validate your J.P. permit at the Canadian border (at an airport or land border).
9. Do the dance of joy!
Because you have to celebrate your new life!
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10. Moving to Canada and validating your JP upon arrival
You can now book your plane ticket and prepare your departure with peace of mind.
When you arrive on Canadian soil, here are the documents you will need to present to the immigration officer at the customs post:
- Passport valid for the duration of your license;
- Letter of Introduction (Letter for Point of Entry);
- Proof of funds: A certificate from your bank account issued no later than one week before your departure to Canada (minimum of $2500 CDN);
- Insurance valid for the duration of your stay;
- The Canadian authorities recommend that you carry copies of the documents you provided in support of your application for a work permit;
- Check the validation of your AVE with your permit;
- Your ArriveCAN receipt (electronic or paper).
If all of your documents are in order, you will have up to 24 months of work authorization throughout Canada from the date of your arrival in Canada.
**Please note that the information presented in this article is subject to change and is provided for reference purposes only; it should not be construed as legal advice. For accurate and personalized immigration advice, we strongly recommend that you consult a qualified lawyer or immigration consultant.
