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Intra-company transferees may apply for a Canadian work permit without the need for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)<\/a>, which makes the process simpler, faster and cost efficient.<\/p>\n

This LMIA-exemption is based on the \u201csignificant economic benefit to Canada\u201d brought by the temporary transfer of qualified employees who will use their expertise to Canadian businesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

General requirements\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Intra-company transferees may apply for work permits without an LMIA, if they:<\/p>\n

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  1. are currently employed by a parent company that has a subsidiary, a branch, or an affiliate in Canada;<\/li>\n
  2. have been employed continuously by the parent company in a similar full-time position (not accumulated part-time) for at least one year in the previous three-year period;<\/li>\n
  3. are being transferred to a position in one of three categories: executive, senior manager, or worker with specialized knowledge;<\/li>\n
  4. are coming to Canada for a temporary period only;<\/li>\n
  5. comply with all immigration provisions for temporary work in Canada.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Requirements for the company<\/h3>\n

    The parent company must secure physical premises in Canada and must have the financial ability to start its business activity and compensate its employees.<\/p>\n

    The parent company must demonstrate a qualifying relationship with the subsidiary, the branch or the affiliate in Canada, both of them must be actively \u201cdoing business\u201d (regularly and continuously providing goods and\/or services).<\/p>\n

    Intra-company Transfer Categories<\/h3>\n
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    1. <\/b>Executives<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Executives are employees who direct the management of the company or a major component of it, establishing goals and policies and with a large discretionary power of decision-making.<\/p>\n

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      1. <\/b>Senior managers<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Senior managers are employees who primarily manage the company, a department or a component, and also supervise and control the work of other managers and employees. They have authority to manage human, financial and\/or material resources.<\/p>\n

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        1. <\/b>Workers with specialized knowledge<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Applicants under this category must demonstrate that they possess a high standard of \u201cspecialized knowledge\u201d or a \u201cknowledge at an advanced level of expertise\u201d, related to the company\u2019s product or services.<\/p>\n

          Duration of work permits<\/h3>\n

          The initial work permit can be issued for one year only, but it is renewable.<\/p>\n

          For renewals, evidence must be provided that:<\/p>\n