Intra-Company Transfers

Canada’s Intra-Company Transfers (ICT) program enables multinational corporations to transfer qualified employees to a Canadian parent, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate. It supports business expansion, knowledge transfer, and foreign investment while exempting employers from obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment.

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All About Canadian Intra-Company Transfers

A work permit pathway allowing multinational companies to transfer eligible foreign employees to Canadian corporate entities without an LMIA.

Facilitates employee relocation from foreign operations to Canadian business establishments.
Applies to executives, senior managers, and specialized knowledge workers.
No Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is required for ICT applicants.
Canadian entity must have a qualifying relationship with the foreign company.
Applicant must have worked abroad for at least 12 months in last 36.

While ICT is a temporary permit, it may support Express Entry eligibility through Canadian work experience.

No, ICT applications are exempt from the Labour Market Impact Assessment under exemption codes C62 and C63.

Yes, if the foreign entity establishes a Canadian operation and meets ICT criteria for initial setup and transfer.

Corporate relationship proof, job duties, duration of employment abroad, and evidence of specialized knowledge or executive capacity.

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Executive (General ICT – C62):

An executive directs major company functions with broad decision-making authority, typically not directly supervising subordinates, and is transferred to perform high-level operational control within Canada.

Senior or Functional Manager (General ICT – C62)

A senior or functional manager primarily supervises professional employees or manages a department, service, or function, holding significant authority over business operations within the Canadian entity.

Specialized Knowledge Worker (General ICT – C63)

Employees with proprietary knowledge of company products, services, processes, or advanced expertise in the enterprise's operations who are vital to Canadian business continuity or innovation.

ICT under Free Trade Agreements (e.g., CUSMA, CETA, GATS)

Eligible nationals from treaty countries may transfer without LMIA under the ICT provisions of FTAs, with country-specific eligibility criteria and occupation-based exemptions applying.

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LMIA Exemption

Facilitates work permits without obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment.

PR Support

Enables work experience accumulation toward permanent residence eligibility criteria.

Business Continuity

Supports seamless operational transfer between global and Canadian entities.

Family Accompaniment

Allows spouses and dependents to accompany the principal applicant.

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Consult Cross Cosmic when assessing corporate eligibility, documentation accuracy, or long-term immigration outcomes under Canada’s Intra-Company Transfers program.Engage Cross Cosmic’s expertise when preparing for your exploratory visits to ensure accurate guidance and successful navigation through Canada’s business immigration requirements.

Assess Corporate Eligibility Criteria

Unclear if your business qualifies under IRPR-defined ICT requirements.

Review Applicant Work History

Need to verify employee meets one-year full-time overseas employment condition.

Define Appropriate Role Classification

Unsure if position fits executive, managerial, or knowledge-worker categories.

Clarify Family Accompaniment Rights

Seeking legal guidance for dependent spouse or minor children permits.

Plan PR Eligibility Strategy

Want to evaluate if ICT work supports future permanent residence applications.

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