Business Mobility
ICT Work Permit
Intra-Company Transfer work permit advisory for qualified executives, managers and specialized knowledge workers moving to a Canadian branch or affiliate.
Requirements
Qualifying relationship between foreign and Canadian entities
Eligible executive, managerial or specialized knowledge role
Evidence of foreign company operations
Canadian business plan or operational documents
Applicant employment history with the company
Step-by-step process
1.Review corporate structure and transfer eligibility
2.Map applicant role to ICT category requirements
3.Prepare Canadian entity and business evidence
4.Compile employment, payroll and specialized knowledge documents
5.Submit work permit application
6.Plan compliance, extensions and PR options where suitable
Documents required
Passport
Employment letters
Payroll records
Company registration documents
Organizational charts
Canadian entity documents
Business plan
Financial statements
Role description
Cost overview
Costs include work permit fees, employer compliance fee where applicable, biometrics, translations and corporate documentation preparation.
Additional business setup or accounting costs may apply outside immigration fees.
Timeline
ICT processing depends on applicant location, biometrics, business document readiness and IRCC workload. Corporate evidence preparation often takes the most time.
Common mistakes
Weak proof of qualifying company relationship
Generic job descriptions
No credible Canadian business plan
Insufficient proof of specialized knowledge or managerial authority
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