Companies can transfer eligible employees without undergoing the LMIA process, facilitating a quicker and more efficient transition.
Work permits are generally issued for up to three years for executives and senior managers and up to one year for specialized knowledge employees, with renewal options available.
ICT work permit holders can gain Canadian work experience, making them eligible for permanent residency through pathways such as the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) or Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
Transfer executives, managers, and specialists without disrupting business operations.
By eliminating LMIA requirements, companies can establish and scale their Canadian operations more efficiently.
Eligible ICT employees may transition to permanent residency through Canadian immigration programs.
The foreign and Canadian entities must share a legitimate corporate affiliation, such as a parent company, subsidiary, branch, or affiliate, demonstrating a direct operational connection.
The foreign entity must be actively engaged in business operations, while the Canadian counterpart should either be established or in the process of being set up to support business continuity.
The Canadian entity must have the financial and operational capability to support the transferred employee in their designated role.
Applicants must demonstrate that their stay in Canada is temporary, even if they later choose to explore pathways to permanent residency.
