Intra-Company Transferee Work Permits (C61, C62, C63)

International Mobility Program – R205(a)

Foreign companies with Canadian operations often need to transfer executives, managers, or employees with specialized knowledge to support business growth in Canada. The firm provides legal representation for all Intra-Company Transferee (ICT) categories under R205(a), including start-ups establishing a new Canadian entity.

This page is intended for individuals and companies seeking legal representation, not general immigration information.

Who This Service Is For

Legal representation is appropriate for:

• Multinational companies transferring staff to a Canadian branch, subsidiary, parent, or affiliate
• Foreign companies establishing a new Canadian entity
• Executives or senior managers seeking ICT work permits
• Employees with advanced proprietary knowledge or specialized technical expertise
• Foreign workers requiring a category change (C61 to C62 or C63)
• Companies needing support with Employer Portal submissions and compliance
• Applicants with previous refusals, weak documentation, or complex business structures

ICT Work Permit Categories Covered

C61 – Establishing a New Canadian Entity

For executives, managers, or specialized-knowledge employees sent to Canada to launch a new branch, subsidiary, or affiliate.

Legal assistance is often required when proving:

• qualifying corporate relationship
• business plan viability
• need for physical commercial premises
• staffing and financial capacity
• timelines for becoming “actively engaged” within one year

Extensions are rarely granted and require evidence of delays beyond the company’s control.

C62 – Executives and Managers

For senior leadership roles that direct or manage the Canadian operation.

Legal representation focuses on demonstrating:

• organizational structure that supports an executive or managerial role
• authority over people, departments, or essential functions
• discretionary decision-making capacity
• alignment with TEER 0 or TEER 1 roles
• genuine employer-employee relationship with the Canadian entity

C63 – Specialized Knowledge Workers

For employees with advanced proprietary knowledge and an advanced level of expertise.

Representation includes:

• proving proprietary product, process, or systems knowledge
• demonstrating that skills are uncommon within the company’s workforce
• confirming high TEER occupational capacity
• ensuring wages meet or exceed the mandatory prevailing wage floor
• documenting the impact of the employee’s expertise on Canadian operations

Legal Representation Provided

Eligibility and Strategy

• Confirming the appropriate ICT category (C61, C62, C63)
• Assessing qualifying corporate relationships
• Advising on organizational structure, staffing, and business viability
• Reviewing timelines, roles, and work location requirements
• Determining whether the Canadian operation meets “actively engaged” criteria

Evidence and Documentation

• Corporate records demonstrating parent/subsidiary/affiliate relationship
• Proof of active operations in both countries
• Organizational charts and reporting structures
• Job descriptions aligned with executive, managerial, or specialized-knowledge criteria
• Proof of proprietary knowledge, training, and experience
• Business plans, financial documents, and premises leases for C61 applicants

Application Preparation

• Employer Portal offer of employment (C61, C62, C63)
• Full work permit application package
• Legal submissions addressing:
  • significant economic benefit
  • eligibility under R205(a)
  • genuineness of the job offer
  • temporary purpose
  • compliance with IRPA/IRPR and program delivery instructions
• Quality control of all documentary evidence

Complex Situations

Representation is often required where:

• the company is newly established in Canada
• there are questions about the qualifying relationship
• Canadian operations have limited revenue or staff
• job duties overlap categories or do not clearly fit TEER requirements
• wages do not align with prevailing rates
• the applicant is partially remote or working at a client site
• there are previous refusals or procedural fairness concerns

When to Seek Legal Assistance

Legal assistance is recommended when:

• the company is establishing a new Canadian entity
• the applicant must demonstrate highly specific skills or proprietary knowledge
• organizational structure is small or developing
• wage justification is required
• past refusals or concerns about misclassification exist
• evidence of benefit to Canada needs to be clearly articulated
• a change from C61 to C62 or C63 is required for extensions