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Canada · Investment route
Transfer trusted team members to your Canadian office — executives, managers, and specialized staff via the ICT work permit.
Last updated: 2025-10-28
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
The Canada Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Work Permit allows global businesses to transfer executives, managers, and specialized staff to their Canadian entity under the International Mobility Program (IMP).
This LMIA-exempt pathway supports both existing offices and new company setups, making it ideal for multinational expansion.
Xiphias Immigration assists with documentation, employer portal submissions, and full compliance for smooth, fast processing.
Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) — Canada
The Canada ICT Work Permit enables multinational companies to transfer key employees — executives, senior managers, or staff with specialized knowledge — to their Canadian branch, parent, subsidiary, or affiliate.
As part of the International Mobility Program (IMP), the ICT stream is LMIA-exempt, allowing faster processing and simpler compliance for business expansions in Canada.
At a glanceلمحة
Key highlights
- ✦LMIA-exempt transfer route
- ✦For executives, managers, and specialized staff
- ✦Supports both new and existing Canadian offices
What you getالمزايا
Fast, LMIA-exempt process under Canada’s IMP.
Ideal for executive and managerial transfers or new office setup.
Family can accompany; spouse may work, children may study.
Renewable work permits while business remains active.
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Government & due-diligence fees
Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.
Eligibilityالأهلية
Requirements
1+ year of full-time work with the foreign employer in the past 3 years.
Canadian role must be executive, managerial, or specialized knowledge.
Qualifying link between Canadian and foreign entities.
For new offices: provide business plan, lease, and hiring plan.
Who cannot apply
No valid business link between entities.
Less than one year of qualifying employment.
Incomplete corporate or financial documentation.
Canadian entity lacks active business operations.
The processكيف نعمل
Check eligibility
Confirm the role fits ICT categories and verify one year of qualifying employment.
Prepare documents
Gather proof of corporate link, financials, business plan, and job details.
Submit via Employer Portal
Canadian entity files Offer of Employment under the IMP and pays compliance fees.
Apply for ICT work permit
Applicant submits work permit online with all supporting records.
Biometrics & medicals
Provide biometrics, medical exam, or police clearance if required.
Decision & entry
Receive IRCC approval and obtain the work permit at entry or by mail.
Sponsorship & salary rulesالرواتب
- ✦Canadian entity must submit an Offer of Employment via the Employer Portal and pay compliance fees.
- ✦Foreign and Canadian offices must share a qualifying relationship — parent, subsidiary, branch, or affiliate.
- ✦For new offices, include a business plan, lease, and hiring plan to prove operations.
Free zone comparisonالمناطق الحرة
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- ✦Manages ICT work permits under the International Mobility Program (IMP).
- ✦Reviews company links, employment history, and operational legitimacy.
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
This route, answered.
No. It’s a work permit stream under Canada’s International Mobility Program (IMP) and LMIA-exempt.
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A senior advisor will confirm the exact costs, timeline and documents for your case — privately, and entirely off the record.