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ARTICLE · 20 JANUARY 2025

IRCC Announces New Changes For Intra-Company Transferee Work Permits

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On October 3, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a Program Delivery Update which included significant reforms to the Intra-Company Transfer (ICT)...

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On October 3, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a Program Delivery Update which included significant reforms to the Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) work permit category under the International Mobility Program (IMP). These updates clarified the eligibility criteria, operational requirements, and program objectives and will make it more difficult for foreign employers to move their workers to Canada.

What is the ICT Program?

Under the IMP, employers can obtain Canadian work permits for their foreign employees through ICTs without first applying for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). LMIAs ensure that there is a legitimate need to hire foreign workers so as not to take away jobs from Citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Obtaining a LMIA takes additional time and effort for employers. Pathways that do not require LMIAs, such as the IMP, offer a quicker and easier option.

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