This program allows international companies to temporarily transfer qualified employees to Canada for the purpose of establishing startups, improving management effectiveness, expanding Canadian exports, and enhancing competitiveness in overseas markets.
Are you a senior manager, executive or knowledge expert with skills that are needed by your Canadian branch, subsidiary or affiliate organization
Learn moreCanada’s International mobility program allows individuals employed by a multi-national company to seek entry to work in a parent, a subsidiary, a branch, or an affiliate of that enterprise. Under this program, the individuals do not need a labour market impact assessment in order to get a work permit. This applies to individuals who are starting a branch of affiliate, or bringing in specialized knowledge for the Canadian business.
Work permits are issued for 1 year
Extension is possible if:
a. Canadian and foreign companies still have a qualifying relationship
b. New office has engaged in the continuous provision of goods or services for the past year
c. New office has been staffed
Parent Company overseas | 1. Confirmation that the foreign national is currently employed by a multi-national enterprise outside Canada, and seeking entry to work in a parent, subsidiary, branch, or affiliate of that enterprise in Canada; 2. Confirmation that the foreign national has been employed (via payroll or by contract) continuously (full-time, not accumulated part-time) by the enterprise outside Canada, for at least 1 year in 3 years. 3. Applicant’s position in an executive or managerial capacity (i.e. position, title, place in the organization, job description) |
Canadian Branch, subsidiary of affiliate | 1. Outline of the position in Canada (namely, position, title, place in the organization, job description) 2. Duration of Stay 3. Description and proof of the relationship between the enterprise in Canada and the enterprise in the foreign country |
Business Consulting | Business plans, forecasting and all corporate documents needed for the startup firm. |
Document and Case Management | Our case management experience prepares your case to establish that you have the necessary skills and expertise to run the business in Canada. Your parent company overseas and the company in Canada need to have a qualifying relationship and how you will be supporting this mission and business from your executive, managerial or specialized knowledge. |
Submission | We will prepare all the documents and submit them on your behalf. |