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Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Work Permit
An LMIA-exempt work permit for transferring key employees to a Canadian branch, parent, subsidiary, or affiliate.
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Reviewed for immigration accuracy by Usman Khalil, RCIC (CICC R709592) · MAK Canadian Immigration Services.
Considering an intra-company transfer to Canada? Book a paid consultation with a licensed RCIC, or start with a free assessment.
Book a consultationFree assessmentThe Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) category lets multinational companies move certain employees to a Canadian branch, parent, subsidiary, or affiliate without a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). It is part of the International Mobility Program (IMP), because the transfer is considered to bring a significant benefit to Canada. ICT is a work permit pathway, not a business-investment program, and it is not job placement or recruitment.
Who the ICT category is for
ICT generally applies to employees in one of three roles being transferred to a qualifying Canadian entity:
- Executives who direct the management of the organization
- Senior managers who manage the organization or a key function or department
- Specialized knowledge workers with advanced expertise in the company's products, services, or processes
Key requirements
- A qualifying relationship between the foreign company and the Canadian entity (parent, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate)
- The employee has worked continuously for the foreign company in a similar full-time role, usually for at least one year in the past three
- The Canadian entity is, or will be, actively doing business
- The transfer is temporary and the role fits the executive, senior-manager, or specialized-knowledge definition
ICT and permanent residence
Time spent working in Canada on an ICT can later support permanent residence through Express Entry (for example, the Canadian Experience Class) or a Provincial Nominee Program, depending on your full profile. It is not automatic.
How a licensed RCIC helps
We assess whether your role and the company relationship realistically fit the ICT category, what documents are needed, and how to present a complete application. We do not recruit or place workers, and final decisions are made by IRCC.
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Frequently asked questions
Does an ICT work permit need an LMIA?
No. The Intra-Company Transfer category is LMIA-exempt under the International Mobility Program.
Who qualifies for an ICT work permit?
Generally executives, senior managers, and specialized-knowledge employees being transferred to a qualifying Canadian branch, parent, subsidiary, or affiliate.
Is ICT a business or investor program?
No. It is a work permit for transferring existing employees, not an investment or business-immigration program.
Can an ICT lead to permanent residence?
Canadian work experience on an ICT can support PR through Express Entry or a Provincial Nominee Program, but it is not automatic and depends on your profile.
Reviewed for immigration accuracy by Usman Khalil, RCIC (CICC R709592). This page is general information, not legal advice. Final decisions are made by IRCC.
