The intra-company program falls under the international mobility program in which ambitious entrepreneurs can opt to start their new business venture in Canada. The foreign national who is interested in this program can apply for it in any Canadian territory or province besides Quebec.
Once the business is settled and up for running the owner can now decide the type of foreign workers to hire. A lot of paperwork is required for this recruitment process such as a “Commitment Certificate”, and “Letter of Support” and must register at the Canada Revenue Agency to get a business number.
Both the company and the transferee must meet certain qualifications to be eligible for ICT.
The intra-company category permits international companies to temporarily transfer qualified employees to Canada to improve management effectiveness, expand Canadian exports, and enhance competitiveness in overseas markets.
ICT work permits are initially valid for one year and may be eligible for renewal. If the worker qualifies, employers are exempt from the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) requirement.
According to the official statistics released by the Canadian immigration authorities, the ICT approval rates are as follows:
We also cater to business owners who are looking to expand their business in Canada, Vazir Group’s ICT program offers its clients the option of either buying a running business in Canada that gives revenue from the very first day or franchising with an existing business in Canada and get a work permit for the owner, the managers, and the executives, which can be turned into permanent residency.