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Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Work Permit

LMIA-exempt work permit for multinational companies transferring executives, senior managers, or specialized knowledge workers to Canadian operations.

Estimated Cost

$385

Processing Time

~1 months

Validity

36 months

Description

The Intra-Company Transfer program allows multinational companies to temporarily transfer key employees — executives, senior managers, and workers with specialized knowledge — to their Canadian affiliate, parent, subsidiary, or branch. This is LMIA-exempt under the International Mobility Program, as it is considered to provide significant economic benefit to Canada. Workers may transfer under CUSMA (for US/Mexico citizens) or the general ICT provisions available to all nationalities.

Official informationLast updated: 2026-03-01

Timeline

Processing Time
14 days – 2 months

Average: 1 months

Visa Validity
3 years

Path to Residency

Path to Citizenship

~8 years

Eligibility

Education:BachelorsExperience:1+ years

Requirements

Cost Breakdown

FeeAmountType
Estimated Total$385