Highest-value programs
Francophone mobility, Express Entry, International Experience Canada (IEC / working holiday).
Documents worth extra attention
- IEC (Working Holiday) applications move on a short timeline once invited, have proof of funds, a passport scan, and any requested police certificate ready as PDFs beforehand.
- Express Entry profiles benefit from pairing a strong TEF/TCF French score with an English test result where possible.
- French civil documents generally translate cleanly for Quebec-bound applications; other provinces may still want a certified English or French translation.
- Merge your IEC documents into a single PDF, matching the order IRCC's portal lists them in.
This guide is in English. Applicants from France often search in French, full-language versions are planned for a later phase.
Check your documents before you submit
Run every file through the IRCC File Checker first.
Frequently asked questions
What documents does an IEC working holiday application need?
Typically a passport scan, proof of funds, and sometimes a police certificate, prepared in advance, because the window to submit after an invitation is short.
Do French documents need translating for Canada?
Generally no, French is an official language. Quebec-bound applications accept them directly, and most federal streams do too.
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