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Intra-company transfer work permits

Moving eligible staff between related international businesses.

What to understand

Certain executives, senior managers or specialized-knowledge employees may qualify to work for a related Canadian entity under an LMIA-exempt category. Corporate relationships and the worker's prior employment matter.

What to prepare

Document the relationship between entities, the Canadian role and the worker's qualifying experience. Check the current rules for the applicable transfer category.

Important to know

Having a foreign and Canadian company with similar names is not sufficient by itself. The business and role must satisfy the relevant criteria.

Check the official requirements

Program rules, eligibility, fees and processing times may change. This guide is general information, not legal advice or a guarantee of any outcome. Check the current government instructions before applying.

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