Intra Company Transferee (ICT)
Understanding Intra Company Transferee(ICT)
An Intra-Company Transferee (ICT) is an employee of a foreign company who is transferred to a related company in Canada. The ICT program is designed to facilitate the temporary transfer of key employees to Canada to work in positions that require specialized knowledge or skills.
One of the benefits of the ICT program is that it is exempt from the requirement to obtain a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), which can streamline the application process. However, the foreign worker must still meet all other eligibility requirements, such as having a valid job offer, meeting the requirements of the specific ICT category, and being admissible to Canada.
It’s important to note that the ICT program is not intended to be used as a means of circumventing immigration requirements or for permanent immigration to Canada. Rather, it is designed to facilitate the temporary transfer of key employees to support the growth and competitiveness of Canadian businesses.
The general requirements for an Intra-Company Transferee (ICT) work permit application in Canada may include:
The applicant must be employed by a foreign company that has a qualifying relationship with a Canadian company.
The applicant must have been employed by the foreign company for at least one year in a similar position to the one they will be performing in Canada.
The applicant must be transferred to work in Canada in an executive, senior managerial, or specialized knowledge capacity.
The Canadian and foreign companies must have a qualifying relationship, such as a parent, subsidiary, or affiliate relationship.
The foreign worker must provide proof of their employment relationship with the foreign company and the Canadian company’s offer of employment.
The foreign worker must provide proof of their employment relationship with the foreign company and the Canadian company’s offer of employment.
The foreign worker must meet all requirements for temporary residence in Canada, including admissibility requirements such as medical and security clearances.
The Canadian employer must provide a letter of support for the work permit application.