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ICT- Intra Company Transfer

Intra-Company Transfer 

In order to be eligible to work in Canada under the Intra-Company Transfer program, foreign workers must fall into one of three defined categories:

  • Executives primarily direct the management of the enterprise, or a major component thereof, and receive only general (if any) supervision from higher level executives.
  • Senior managers manage all or part of the enterprise and supervise or control the work of other managers or professional employees.
  • Workers with ‘specialized knowledge’ can demonstrate specialized knowledge of the enterprise’s product or service, or an advanced level of expertise in the enterprise’s processes and procedures.

In all cases, workers being transferred to Canada must have at least one year of full-time work experience with the foreign enterprise and be coming to Canada to perform comparable work. There must be a qualifying relationship between the employer and employee in order for a work permit to be issued.


Intra-Company Transfer Work Permit Duration

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) stipulates that initial work permits granted under the Intra-Company Transfer program are typically for a one-year duration. However, these work permits may be renewed up-to 5-7 years.

For renewals, evidence should be provided that:

  • the Canadian and foreign companies still have a qualifying relationship;
  • the new office has engaged in the continuous provision of goods or services for the past year; and
  • the new office has been staffed appropriately.


Transition to Permanent Residence

Intra-company transferees are often in a strong position to become permanent residents of Canada, should they wish to do so. Permanent residents can reside and work in any location in Canada.

Since launching in 2015, Canada’s Express Entry immigration selection system has become the main driver of economic immigration to Canada. In November, 2016, intra-company transferees looking to transition to permanent residence received a major boost as IRCC changed the Express Entry system to allow these workers to obtain Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points without first being issued a LMIA. This important change has made it easier for intra-company transferees to increase their CRS score, leading to an improved chance of being invited to apply for permanent residence.

There may also be options to transition to permanent residence outside the Express Entry system, such as through one of the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).

Ultimately, some people who begin working in Canada as intra-company transferees may become naturalized Canadian citizens. This step comes after the granting of permanent residence.


DOCUMENTS FOR INVESTMENT VISA

All document should be in English (if vernacular language, get it translated), COLOR SCAN, In addition to application forms, education-related and status documents (passports, birth/marriage certificates, etc.), you must submit documents proving your business and/or managerial experience, as well as documents evidencing your net worth.


Please Note:

  • All documents that are not in English or French have to be translated and certified.
  • Please provide us with clearly legible documents in a PDF format.


EXECUTIVE / MANAGER OR SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE WORKER:

  • Passports (the page that shows your birth date, country of origin and any pages with stamps, visas or markings)
  • CV / Resume
  • Educational Documents (Diploma, transcripts, certificates of training, etc.)
  • Professional licenses (if any)
  • Other document(s) confirming managerial experience or specialized knowledge
  • Salary pay records or employment insurance premiums or pension deductions
  • Employment contracts (if any)
  • Awards, certificates, diplomas, if any
  • Digital photo (passport format on a white background)
  • Marriage certificate (if any)
  • Copies of previous application(s) to Canada and, if applicable, granted immigration document(s) (such as visitor record, work permit, study permit, etc.)
  • If residing in a country other than your country of citizenship, your current immigration status documents
  • Completed Questionnaire Form (provided by us)


FOREIGN COMPANY DOCUMENTS:

  • Letter Head
  • Company Registration Certificate
  • Company GST certificate, VAT (COLOR COPY)
  • Company PAN card (COLOR COPY)
  • Business details giving set up type, Investment, Balance sheets, Tax Registration, etc.
  • Company Partnership deed. (COLOR COPY)
  • Registration & founding documents for the foreign company
  • License(s)/ Permit(s) (if any)
  • Office lease for the foreign company
  • Ownership documents for the foreign company (such as Shareholder Agreement or share registration certificates, Partnership deeds)
  • Tax payment information and profit/losses reports for at least 1 year (if any)
  • Financial statement(s) and annual accounting reports for at least 1 year
  • Bank statements for the company for the past 4 months
  • Auditor’s or director’s reports (if any)
  • Reference letter from partners, contractors, agents, any awards/recognitions received by the company
  • Catalogs, brochures or other types of marketing literature, and all social media accounts and pages
  • Company employee and subcontractor information, organizational charts or insurance payment premiums for employees of the company
  • All Assets details and property ownership document for the company owner, if Intra-company
  • Transferee is the owner of the company
  • Any other documents, showing that the company’s active engagement in business activities


NET Worth / Proof of Financial support (Husband-Wife-Children)

  • You must prove that you have sufficient NET Worth eligibility.
  • You can prove your Net Worth / funds with:
  • Immovable Properties- Land, Building, House, Factory, Shop etc.
  • Movable Property- Fixtures & Fittings, Furniture, Vehicles etc.
  • FD/Shares/MFs/Investment/Surrender Value of LIC/ Insurance,  Capital Invested in Business (COLOR COPY), You can include- GPF, Saving Bank Account, Current Bank Account, Provident Funds etc.
  • All bank last six month bank statement and with bank stamp and sign. (ORIGINAL)
  • All bank Balance confirmation certificate. (ORIGINAL)


Work Experience (If you are Employee)

  • Appointment Letter
  • Salary Slips (Last 6 Months)
  • NOC From Employer
  • Valid ID Card
  • ITR/Form 16


Educational Documents

  • Class X,
  • Class XII,
  • Bachelors marksheets
  • Bachelors Degree / (Transcripts)
  • Post Graduation marksheets
  • Post Graduation Degree / (Transcripts)
  • Diploma / (Transcripts)
  • Any Other Educational Qualification ………………………………………….


Proof of identity

You and each family member who comes with you to Canada/UK must have:

  • a valid passport or travel document. It must allow you to return to the country that issued it.
  • two recent passport-size photos. The name and date of birth of the person should be written on the back of each photo.


Other Documents

  • Birth Certificates (COLOR COPY)
  • IELTS Certificate/TRF  (COLOR COPY) (Not Mandatory as if now)
  • Any national ID proof (COLOR COPY)
  • Family details- Name, DOB (Birth Certificate), Marital status (Marriage Certificate), Occupation of Father, Mother, Grandfather, Children,


Photograph and head size specifications

  • The frame size must be at least 35 mm x 45 mm (1 3/8″ x 1 3/4″).
  • The photographs must show the full front view of the head, with the face in the middle of the photograph, and include the top of the shoulders.
  • The size of the head, from chin to crown, must be between 31 mm (1 1/4″) and 36 mm (1 7/16″).
  • Crown means the top of the head or (if obscured by hair or a head covering) where the top of the head or skull would be if it could be seen.
  • If the photographs do not meet the specifications, you will have to provide new photographs before your application can be processed.