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Intra-Company Transferee (ICT)
The Core Visa Program for Global Business Expansion into Canada
Canada actively encourages foreign investment and corporate expansion, recognizing the economic value and job creation brought by global enterprises.
The Intra-Company Transferee (ICT) program enables companies to efficiently transfer key personnel to Canadian branches, subsidiaries, or affiliated entities.
With extensive experience supporting organizations ranging from large corporations to SMEs, DY Immigration Consulting delivers fast, precise, and fully integrated corporate immigration solutions.
Canada actively encourages foreign investment and corporate expansion, recognizing the economic value and job creation brought by global enterprises.
The Intra-Company Transferee (ICT) program enables companies to efficiently transfer key personnel to Canadian branches, subsidiaries, or affiliated entities.
With extensive experience supporting organizations ranging from large corporations to SMEs, DY Immigration Consulting delivers fast, precise, and fully integrated corporate immigration solutions.
Our Approach
We go beyond single visa approvals.
Our focus is to reduce the operational burden on HR and management teams by providing end-to-end support—from workforce planning and visa strategy to entry coordination and compliance management.
We currently support global companies from Korea, the U.S., China, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, and Japan participating in major Canadian projects, including EV battery, energy (Oil & LNG), and advanced manufacturing sectors.
Our focus is to reduce the operational burden on HR and management teams by providing end-to-end support—from workforce planning and visa strategy to entry coordination and compliance management.
We currently support global companies from Korea, the U.S., China, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, and Japan participating in major Canadian projects, including EV battery, energy (Oil & LNG), and advanced manufacturing sectors.
1. General ICT Program
- Eligible Positions
- Executives (Senior Management)
- Managers (Middle Management)
- Specialized Knowledge Workers (Technical / Professional Experts)
- Corporate Requirements
- Qualifying relationship between foreign and Canadian entities (Parent, Subsidiary, Branch, Affiliate)
- Demonstrated business plan and operational intent in Canada
- Clear organizational structure and justification for the transferee role
- Key Advantages
- LMIA-Exempt
- Fast processing times
- Valid up to 7 years (depending on role)
- Free public education for accompanying minor children
2. Korea–Canada FTA-Based ICT
- Under the Korea–Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Korean companies benefit from a streamlined and highly efficient ICT process.
- FTA Exempt Codes
- F33: Executives / Senior Managers
- F34: Management Trainees
- F35: Specialized Knowledge Workers
- F36: Spouses / Common-law Partners
- Key Advantages
- No LMIA required
- Extended validity (up to 7 years)
- Simplified eligibility compared to general ICT
- Stable approval framework under bilateral agreement
- Port of Entry (POE) processing available (no prior approval required)
- Free public education for children
3. DY Immigration Consulting – ICT Services
- We provide comprehensive, business-focused support:
- Corporate structure and eligibility assessment
- Customized visa and deployment strategy
- Canadian entity setup support (incorporation, address, accounting, business plan)
- Role design, job descriptions, and organizational structuring
- Application processing and border compliance management
- Visa extensions and long-term PR pathway planning
4. Ideal For Companies That Are
- Entering the Canadian market for the first time
- Deploying personnel for local branches or projects
- Operating in manufacturing, IT, engineering, or tech sectors
- Transferring specialized talent or leadership teams
- Establishing stable local operations
Business Visitor Visa (FTA-Based)
Under the Korea–Canada FTA, business professionals can enter Canada for short-term activities without a work permit, provided they do not enter the local labor market.
What is a Business Visitor?
- A Business Visitor is a professional entering Canada for international business activities without receiving compensation from a Canadian source.
- Permitted Activities
- Meetings, negotiations, and conferences
- Site visits, inspections, and technical consultations
- Post-sales service (within FTA scope)
- Training and knowledge transfer
- Investment due diligence
- Partnership and collaboration discussions
- Note: Direct employment or local compensation in Canada is strictly prohibited.
Regular Visitor vs. Business Visitor
| Category | Regular Visitor | Business Visitor(FTA) |
|---|---|---|
|
Purpose |
Tourism / personal |
Business activities |
|
Work Permit |
Not required |
Not required |
|
Activities |
Limited |
FTA-permitted business scope |
|
Assessment |
General |
Business intent-focused |
Who Needs a Business Visitor Visa?
- Companies working with Canadian clients or partners
- Firms involved in EV battery, energy, manufacturing, or IT projects
- Short-term business travel (contracts, inspections, technical support)
- Investment and market entry activities
- Training, collaboration, or partner meetings
DY Immigration Consulting – Business Visitor Services
- We ensure your entry is compliant, clear, and risk-free:
- Eligibility assessment under FTA criteria
- Preparation of invitation letters and business activity plans
- Corporate documentation and relationship proof
- Complete document package for border (POE) review
- Integration with other visa types (TRV, eTA, U.S. visas if applicable)
Why It Matters
Business travel may appear straightforward, but unclear intent or insufficient documentation can result in entry refusal at the border.
DY Immigration Consulting ensures your case is strategically prepared and fully compliant, minimizing risk and ensuring smooth entry into Canada.
DY Immigration Consulting ensures your case is strategically prepared and fully compliant, minimizing risk and ensuring smooth entry into Canada.