Intra Company Transfer

The ICT category allows international corporations to temporarily relocate skilled workers to Canada. This initiative aims to boost management efficiency, increase exports from Canada, and enhance global competitiveness.

For employers planning to relocate a foreign employee to a Canadian branch or office as an intra-company transferee, it’s necessary to secure an Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit and a Canada ICT Visa before the commencement of employment in Canada. This also applies to employees being moved to Canada on a full or partial basis while remaining employed by the corporation.

When applying for an ICT work permit in Canada, a detailed business plan is required to illustrate precisely how the transfer will positively impact the country’s economy. Canadian immigration authorities assess whether the internal transfer within the corporation serves the best interests of the nation’s economic growth. Here are essential elements outlining the notable advantages of an ICT Canada Business Plan:

• Job Creation and Skills Transfer: Highlight how the internal transfer will lead to the hiring of permanent residents or Canadian citizens. Emphasize any plans to share knowledge or transfer skills to Canadian personnel.
• Investment and Economic Impact: Specify the amount the business intends to invest in its Canadian operations. Provide evidence of how this investment will stimulate the regional economy.
• Technology Transfer and Innovation: Detail any initiatives related to technology transfer and innovation that will contribute to the Canadian economy. Emphasize how the company’s presence in Canada will foster technology development.
• Market Expansion and Trade: Describe how the intra-company transfer will enhance the company’s visibility in the Canadian market and create opportunities for increased trade and business interactions.
• Compliance with Canadian Laws and Regulations: Showcase the company’s commitment to adhering to Canadian rules and regulations to foster a fair and competitive business environment. Demonstrate how the transfer complies with Canadian legal requirements.
• Long-Term Commitment: Express the organization’s enduring dedication to its Canadian activities. Provide strategies for achieving long-term, sustainable growth and ongoing economic benefits for Canada.
• Training and Development: Outline any initiatives resulting from the internal company transfer that involve training and developing Canadian staff. Describe how the company’s presence will contribute to enhancing Canada’s professional workforce.
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Highlight any CSR programs or plans for community involvement that demonstrate the company’s commitment to social responsibility in Canada. Describe how the company intends to act as a responsible corporate citizen.
• Diversification of the Economy: Explain how the intra-company transfer contributes to economic diversification in Canada. Discuss the industries that will benefit from the company’s presence.
• Clear Business Objectives: Clearly articulate the business objectives of the intra-company transfer and how they align with Canada’s economic goals.