🇨🇦 Canada · Employer-sponsored work
Intra-Company Transferee (ICT) — IMP, LMIA-exempt — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €2,572 |
| Minimum annual salary | CAD 50,000 |
| Proof of savings | €6,173 |
| Minimum investment | €3,087 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Age range | 18–35 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €105 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 36 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/hire-temporary-foreign/international-mobility-program.html.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €2,572.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“The International Mobility Program (IMP)... lets you hire temporary foreign workers without a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) — LMIA-exempt; page states only fees (From $230), no minimum salary threshold.”
“Intra-company transferee ... permits international companies to transfer qualified employees into Canada temporarily to improve management effectiveness, transfer knowledge, and expand. ... The employer should provide the offer of employment number to the foreign national for inclusion in their work permit application form. (canada.ca International Mobility Program / IMP exemption codes)”
“IMP/ICT hire page; silent on permanent residence (temporary foreign workers).”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.