{"id":3018,"date":"2025-10-04T12:55:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T12:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sugimotovisa.com\/en\/?p=3018"},"modified":"2025-10-04T12:55:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T12:55:20","slug":"intra-company-transfer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sugimotovisa.com\/en\/immigrate-to-canada\/work\/intra-company-transfer\/","title":{"rendered":"Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ICT lets global companies move executives, managers, and specialized-knowledge staff to a related Canadian entity on an <a href=\"https:\/\/sugimotovisa.com\/en\/immigrate-to-canada\/work\/lmia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LMIA<\/a>-exempt work permit under the<a href=\"https:\/\/sugimotovisa.com\/en\/immigrate-to-canada\/work\/international-mobility-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> International Mobility Program (IMP)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Canadian employer files an Offer of Employment in the Employer Portal and pays the $230 employer compliance fee; the worker then applies online for an employer-specific (closed) work permit. Some high-skilled files may qualify for the Global Skills Strategy (GSS) two-week target; it\u2019s a goal, not a guarantee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ict-at-a-glance\">ICT at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eligibility: You\u2019re employed by a foreign entity and transferring to a parent\/branch\/subsidiary\/affiliate in Canada in an executive, managerial, or specialized-knowledge role.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Key steps: Employer submits an Offer in the Employer Portal and pays $230 \u2192 Worker applies online (biometrics\/medical if required).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typical timeline: Varies by office and volume; GSS two-week may apply to some complete, high-skilled LMIA-exempt cases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Core documents: Corporate relationship and active operations; a detailed support letter (duties\/TEER\/NOC\/wage\/location); proof of prior employment; passport; biometrics\/medical receipts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government fees: Employer $230; Worker $155 (work permit) + $85 biometrics (per person).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-qualifies\">Who qualifies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:10px;background-color:#f9f9fc;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-corporate-link\">Corporate link<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The foreign and Canadian entities must be related (parent, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate). Bring proof: incorporation docs, share registers, org charts, tax filings, intercompany agreements, and <strong>evidence of real operations<\/strong> (leases, payroll, invoices).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:10px;background-color:#f9f9fc;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-roles-allowed\">Roles allowed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Specialized knowledge<\/strong> \u2013 advanced proprietary know-how about your company\u2019s products, processes, or services. Back this up with concrete evidence (architecture diagrams, patents, client letters, code repositories).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Executive<\/strong> \u2013 sets goals, wide decision-making.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Senior\/functional manager<\/strong> \u2013 manages people or a key function.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:10px;background-color:#f9f9fc;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prior-employment\">Prior employment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common rule is 1+ year full-time with the sending entity within the last 3 years in a similar role<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:10px;background-color:#f9f9fc;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wages\"><strong>Wages<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pay should be consistent with Canadian norms for the role and region<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Common baseline rules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Corporate link: Prove parent\/branch\/subsidiary\/affiliate and real operations (incorporation docs, share registers, org chart, leases, payroll, invoices).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prior employment: 1+ year full-time in the last 3 years with the sending entity in a similar role.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wages: Should align with Canadian norms for the role and location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-documents-checklist-expand-as-needed\">Documents checklist (expand as needed)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Corporate &amp; operations:<\/strong> Org chart and qualifying relationship; incorporation\/share registers\/board resolutions; intercompany agreements; proof both entities are doing business (contracts, invoices, leases, payroll).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Employee &amp; job:<\/strong> Detailed support letter (duties, TEER\/NOC, reporting lines, wage, location, why on-site in Canada); employment letters; CV; degrees\/certifications; project evidence (for specialized knowledge); wage benchmarks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Identity &amp; admissibility<\/strong>: Passport; biometrics and medical (if required); family civil documents (if dependants).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Employer compliance:<\/strong>&nbsp;Employer Portal offer number + proof of $230 fee (keep for audits).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-the-ict-process-works\">How the ICT process works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Employer Portal &amp; fee<br>The Canadian entity submits the Offer and pays $230 in the Employer Portal \u2192 an Offer of Employment number is generated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The worker applies online<br>File a complete application with the support letter and corporate proof; provide biometrics\/medical if asked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decision \u2192 letter of introduction \u2192 entry<br>If approved, you will receive a letter of introduction. An employer-specific work permit is issued at the border or in Canada, as per current rules.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">POE\/flagpoling note: Since December 23, 2024, flagpoling for work\/study permits at the border ended (with narrow exceptions). Most people should apply online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-long-does-ict-take\">How long does ICT take?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GSS: Some outside-Canada, LMIA-exempt, high-skilled files can meet a 2-week target if complete.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Otherwise: Timing varies by visa office and volume; check IRCC\u2019s current estimates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planning tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Book biometrics early.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your passport valid well beyond your intended stay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-long-can-you-stay-can-you-extend\">How long can you stay? Can you extend?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After reaching the cap, plan 1 year outside Canada before re-qualifying under the same stream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Changing employer\/location: ICT permits are employer- and location-specific. Changes usually need a new Employer Portal offer and a new permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-special-case-new-office-transfers\">Special case: &#8220;New office&#8221; transfers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expect closer scrutiny. Bring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Business plan with milestones (premises, first hires, revenue targets)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funding proof and a commercial lease (not just a virtual office)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Role clarity: Why the transferee must be in Canada and what they will deliver<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At extension: Show active operations (payroll, contracts, local structure)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-family-members-spouse-amp-children\">Family members (spouse &amp; children)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spouse: Rules changed on Jan 21, 2025. Today, spousal <a href=\"https:\/\/sugimotovisa.com\/en\/immigrate-to-canada\/work\/open-work-permit\/\">open work-permit<\/a> eligibility generally ties to the principal worker\u2019s high-skilled role and other criteria. Check the latest IRCC page before filing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children: Can usually accompany as visitors or students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sugimotovisa.com\/en\/immigrate-to-canada\/quebec\/\">Qu\u00e9bec<\/a>: If your job is LMIA-exempt (IMP), you\u2019re often exempt from the CAQ. LMIA-based roles typically need a CAQ.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fees-you-should-budget-for\">Fees you should budget for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Employer: $230 Employer Compliance Fee (Employer Portal).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worker: $155 work-permit fee + $85 biometrics (per person).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other: Medical exam (if needed), eTA\/visa (with initial approvals), certified translations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-note-compliance-amp-common-pitfalls\">\u0651Final Note: Compliance &amp; common pitfalls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Weak corporate link: Missing or unclear ownership\/affiliate proof; no updated org chart.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cSpecialized knowledge\u201d too generic: It must be proprietary + advanced, with verifiable projects and outcomes; pay should reflect the skill level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Below-market wages: Benchmark by city and occupation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virtual office only (new office): Risky, secure commercial premises.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incomplete Employer Portal offer: Re-check duties, TEER\/NOC, wage, location, hours, benefits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post-arrival drift: IRCC can inspect. Keep duties, pay, and location aligned with the offer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Workload reality: IRCC manages large inventories and targets 80% processed within service standards. Expect variability and build buffer time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759060378234\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What exactly is an ICT in Canada?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">An LMIA-exempt work permit under the IMP for executives, managers, or specialized-knowledge staff moving to a related Canadian entity for a temporary assignment.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759060475267\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do I need an LMIA?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. The Canadian employer uses the Employer Portal and pays the $230 fee before you apply.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759060487687\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How much prior employment do I need with the foreign entity?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Typically 1+ year full-time in the last 3 years in a similar role.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759060498687\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can my spouse work in Canada?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Possibly, rules changed Jan 21, 2025; review the current IRCC criteria before applying.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759060509119\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How fast is processing?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Some high-skilled LMIA-exempt cases may meet the GSS two-week target when complete, but many files take longer due to volume.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759060523937\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What\u2019s the maximum time I can stay on ICT?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Often-cited caps: 7 years (executives\/managers) and 5 years (specialized knowledge), then 1 year outside Canada before re-qualifying.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759060534453\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I apply at the border?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Usually no. Since late 2024, POE eligibility is narrow and flagpoling ended for most work\/study permits.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759060547339\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does ICT lead to PR?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Not directly, but Canadian work experience and a valid job can support Express Entry or PNP strategies. Plan PR early.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Small print: This is general information, not legal advice. Policies change, always check official sources or consult a licensed professional.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Transferring a key team member to Canada through ICT? Book a quick consult, we\u2019ll check eligibility and map your documents and timeline, step by step. 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