Intra-company transfer planning
Explore the questions behind a proposed transfer between related businesses and work in Canada.
Explain the businesses and the actual position.
A transfer proposal needs an individual review of the businesses, the employee’s history and the work intended in Canada. A company relationship alone should not be treated as confirmation of eligibility.
Show the relationship between the businesses and the role.
An international transfer plan should explain the organisations involved, the applicant’s existing role and the proposed Canadian work. We discuss the available corporate and employment evidence and any gap that needs clarification. A shared business name alone does not explain the substance of a transfer.
How VSA can assist
VSA can discuss the proposed role and immigration route, identify the information needed from the worker and employer, and assist with agreed preparation. We clarify who is responsible for each step and what remains subject to assessment. Recruitment, employment and immigration services should be described accurately and agreed separately where applicable.
What to discuss in your consultation
- The relationship between the businesses involved.
- Your employment background and proposed Canadian duties.
- What business and employment evidence would support an assessment.
Prepare for a useful conversation
Prepare an outline of the businesses, your work history and the proposed Canadian position.
A preparation checklist
- Corporate relationships and operating activity
- Current and proposed roles with actual duties
- Employment history and relevant qualifications
- Canadian business plans and immigration timing
This is a discussion checklist, not an application checklist. The records required depend on the route and your circumstances.
Start with a short enquiry. The office will explain consultation arrangements, fees and the appropriate document-sharing process before you send private records.
What the next steps can look like
Clarify the goal
We discuss your circumstances, immigration history and any immediate timing issue.
Review the available evidence
We identify the records and questions needed for a useful assessment.
Agree on the work
Any retained services, professional fees and responsibilities are confirmed in writing.
Prepare and keep the record current
Agreed work follows the relevant process; changes in circumstances must be reported promptly.
Before you decide.
Is setting up a Canadian company sufficient?
A company registration does not answer all the work-permit questions. The business relationship, position and applicant circumstances need an individual review.
How do I find the latest official requirements?
Use the government links below. Check the current programme page and its notices before relying on a summary, a past invitation round or another person’s experience.
What does the consultation cost?
Contact the office to confirm the fee, duration and format before booking. Further representation is a separate decision with a written scope and fee agreement.
Government guidance & latest updates
Open the official website for current instructions, forms and notices. These external sources may change after this guide is reviewed. Government decisions and programme availability are outside VSA’s control.
IRCC: work in Canada ↗www.canada.ca · Opens the official external websiteIRCC notices: current programme changes ↗www.canada.ca · Opens the official external websiteGuide reviewed 12 November 2026. General information only. Eligibility, availability and requirements must be checked against current official instructions and your circumstances. Linked government websites do not endorse VSA.
Visit the official-updates hub