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The ICT (intra-company Transfer) pathway is an immigration avenue within the International Mobily Program, enabling eligible foreign business owners to locate their businesses in Canada and obtain a work permit. Under this pathway, individuals can acquire an ICT Work Permit, leading to potential |permanent residence (PR) status. Additionally, in many instances, the principal applicant’s spouse may receive an open work permit, while their children may be eligible for study permits.

What is Intra Company Transfer or ICT Program?

Who Can Apply for ICT Program?

Business owners, entrepreneurs, and shareholders

Business owners, entrepreneurs, and shareholders of successful companies currently holding executive positions within their company, intending to engage in similar roles in Canada.

Senior managers and functional managers

Senior managers and functional managers employed in foreign companies, planning to assume comparable positions in Canada.

Key Employees

Key employees possessing advanced specialized knowledge that is unique or uncommon.

ICT Requirements?

The home company must operate for at least 12 months (ideally 3 years) before expanding to Canada.
Applicant must have worked with the home company for at least 12 months in the past three years.
Applicant must have worked with the home company for at least 12 months in the past three years.
Canadian operations must be viable and lead to job creation for Canadians.
A solid business plan demonstrating viability and revenue generation.
Job creation potential for Canadians.

How to Apply for ICT?

Register Company

Register your company in Canada as a parent, subsidiary, or affiliate of your home company.

Develop a business plan outlining proposed activities, market research, hiring plans, and cash flow projections for 2-3 years.

Gather all required documents (bank statements, articles of incorporation, proof of investment funds, etc.) and prepare your work permit application.

Submit your work permit application and await a decision.

Submit your work permit application and await a decision.

Canada ICT Visa Processing Time

It’s important to note that ICT applications for executive and managerial staff are frequently processed by the CPC-Edmonton office in Canada. This office utilizes a case processing technology called “Chinook,” which often results in expedited decision-making. If your application is directed to the CPC-Edmonton office, you can expect a decision within 1-2 months. However, based on our experience, rejection rates from the CPC-Edmonton office tend to be higher compared to other offices. Therefore, seeking advice from an immigration lawyer to strategize the submission location for your application is advisable.

Investment Amount for the ICT program?

The Canadian government doesn’t stipulate minimum investment thresholds for companies expanding to Canada, However, firms must exhibit financial stability and possess sufficient capital to sustain their new Canadian operations and hire local employees.

Based on our experience, companies should showcase robust annual gross sales surpassing $250,000 and have access to liquid funds of at least $100,000 to cover initial operational expenses for the first year. Additionally, applicants should demonstrate access to extra funds or assets to support the Canadian business if it doesn’t achieve self-sufficiency by the end of the first year.