Canada’s International Mobility Program enables skilled foreign workers to temporarily work in Canada through the Intra-Company Transferee (ICT) program, allowing employees of multinational companies to transfer to Canadian branches. The ICT program benefits Canada’s economy by facilitating expertise transfer and is exempt from the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) requirement. A leading immigration consultancy offers expert assistance in efficiently processing ICT applications.
Requirements for International Mobility Program: Intra-Company Transfer (ICT)
General Requirements
The company must meet specific criteria to qualify
- Maintain a physical business presence in Canada.
- Present a realistic staffing plan for operations.
- Demonstrate financial ability to establish and sustain the business and pay employees.
- Support executive, managerial, or specialized roles.
- Show ongoing business activity for specialized workers.
- Ensure effective management oversight of Canadian operations..
Company Requirements
Documents Required when applying for ICT Canada
- Maintain a physical business presence in Canada.
- Present a realistic staffing plan for operations.
- Demonstrate financial ability to establish and sustain the business and pay employees.
- Support executive, managerial, or specialized roles.
- Show ongoing business activity for specialized workers.
- Ensure effective management oversight of Canadian operations..
Processing Time for Intra-Company Transfer to Canada
Processing Duration
ICT applications typically take 2 to 10 weeks to process, depending on individual circumstances.
Priority Processing
Applicants from visa-exempt countries may receive faster processing, though biometric processing time is not included in the estimate.
Company Requirements
The Intra-Company Transfer visa is valid for one year and can be renewed by proving an ongoing relationship between the Canadian and foreign companies, continued business activity, and proper office staffing.
Approval depends on demonstrating a positive contribution to Canada’s economy and society.
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