Intra-Company Transfer

The intra-company category permits international companies to temporarily transfer qualified employees to Canada for the purpose of improving management effectiveness, expanding Canadian exports, and enhancing competitiveness in overseas markets.

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In this section, we will discuss:

The Concept of Intra-Company Transfer
The General Requirements of Intra-Company Transfer
PR through Intra-Company Transfer

The Concept of Intra-Company Transfer

Qualified intra-company transferees require work permits
Those are exempted from the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
It applies to foreign nationals from any country, including under the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS)
LMIA exemption code T24 for qualified intra-company transferees who are citizens of a country that has signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with Canada

General Requirements of Intra-Company Transfer

The qualified intra-company transferees are;

Currently employed by a multi-national company and seeking entry to work in a

- Parent
- Subsidiary
- Branch OR
- an affiliate of that enterprise

Being transferred to a position in an

- Executive
- Senior managerial OR
- Specialized knowledge capacity

Transferring to an enterprise that has a qualifying relationship with the enterprise in which they are currently employed
Will be undertaking employment at a legitimate and continuing establishment of that company

- 18–24 months can be used as a reasonable minimum guideline

Have been employed continuously by the company outside Canada

- via payroll or by contract directly with the company
- in a similar full-time position (not accumulated part-time)
- for at least one year in the three-year period immediately preceding the date of initial application

Coming to Canada for a temporary period only
Comply with all immigration requirements for temporary entry

Permanent Residence through Intra-Company Transfer

After completing one year work experience in Canada, an intra-company transferee can apply for Canada Permanent Residency through Express Entry under Canadian Experience Class.