About Intra-Company Transfers

The Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) program allows multinational companies to transfer qualified employees to their Canadian branch, subsidiary, or affiliate. This LMIA-exempt program is designed for executives, senior managers, and employees with specialized knowledge.

LMIA-Exempt

No Labour Market Impact Assessment required, speeding up the process significantly

Multiple Entries

Work permit allows for multiple entries to Canada during its validity period

Family Inclusion

Spouse and dependent children can accompany the primary applicant

Eligibility Categories

Executives

Senior-level employees who primarily direct management of organization or major component

  • • Strategic planning responsibility
  • • Management of other managers
  • • Broad decision-making authority

Senior Managers

Employees who manage essential functions and supervise professional staff

  • • Management of essential function
  • • Supervision of professionals
  • • Department/division leadership

Specialized Knowledge

Employees with advanced expertise in company products, services, or processes

  • • Advanced proprietary knowledge
  • • Unique qualifications
  • • Industry-specific expertise

Requirements

  • ✓ Currently employed by company outside Canada
  • ✓ At least 1 year continuous employment
  • ✓ Transfer to related Canadian entity
  • ✓ Qualifying position (executive, manager, specialized knowledge)
  • ✓ Temporary nature of transfer
  • ✓ Compliance with prevailing wages
  • ✓ Genuine business relationship
  • ✓ Valid job offer in Canada

Application Process

Step 1: Employer Assessment

Canadian entity assesses need and ensures qualifying relationship with foreign company.

Step 2: Employee Qualification

Verify employee meets criteria for executive, manager, or specialized knowledge category.

Step 3: Document Preparation

Gather corporate documents, employment records, and supporting evidence.

Step 4: Application Submission

Submit complete application package with all required forms and supporting documents.

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