Coming To Canada On Intra-Company Transfer Work Permit

The intra-company transfer category allows international companies to temporarily transfer qualified employees to Canada for the purpose of expanding the Canadian economy and enhancing competitiveness in international markets. Intra-company transfer work permit holders provide significant economic benefit to Canada through the transfer of their expertise to Canadian businesses.

In order to apply for an intra-company work permit, the applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

• the applicant must be currently employed by a multi-national company and seeking entry to work in a branch, a parent, a subsidiary, or an affiliate of that company in Canada;

• the applicants must be transferred to a position in an executive, senior managerial, or specialized knowledge capacity;