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Your Gateway to Canadian Opportunities

Unveil Your Global Ambitions with IMP Programs

The International Mobility Program lets you (the employer) hire a temporary worker without a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

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A Tailored Pathway for Business Leaders and Skilled Professionals

ICT Program: Elevate Your Business to New Heights in Canada

We support qualified and expert business owners to open and operate an affiliated branch of their existing non-Canadian business anywhere in Canada. Intra-Company Transferees (ICT) is intended to allow international companies to transfer executives, managers, and skilled employees to create or develop their Canadian affiliates, branches, or subsidiaries. As with other options under the IMP, the ICT’s aim is to bring significant economic benefit by increasing the effectiveness and competitiveness of the Canadian business(es).

To be eligible for the ICT program, you must:

An existing or recent relationship with the foreign enterprise.

The transferee must be an executive, or senior manager, or possess highly specialized or essential knowledge.

Compliance with all of Canada’s immigration requirements.

Provision of all business-related documents, such as articles of incorporation, shareholders agreements, financial records, and more.

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Where Academic and Professional Excellence Meets Opportunity

Significant Benefit Stream: Transform Your Expertise into Canadian Progress

The Significant Benefit stream is designed for applicants who believe that their Academic and Professional contributions will significantly benefit the Canadian economy. In this case, significance can be defined as advancing a Canadian industry, general economic support for Canada, increased health, and well-being for Canadians, etc.

We assist foreign nationals who are looking to get a significant work permit in Canada to complete their business plan and portfolio to qualify under this program.

These applicants must demonstrate to the Canadian government that the work they will do will have a significant economic, social, or cultural benefit to Canada. The applicant will need to show they have a record of distinction in their field.

The LMIA requirement can be waived under this program, and based on the value that these expert applicants add to the Canadian economy.

To be eligible for the Significant Benefit program, you must provide:

Official academic records related to the area of expertise.

Ten or more years of significant full-time experience in the related job.

Proof of employer compliance fee payment.

Additional credentials like awards, memberships, publications, and leadership roles (if applicable).

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Empowering Foreign Investors to Thrive in Canada

Owner Operator Program: Your Gateway to Business Ownership in Canada

Under this program, the Canadian Government supports Foreign Investors who wish to establish a new business or purchase an existing business in Canada, through which they will qualify to receive a work permit.

The applicant will eventually qualify to apply for permanent residency under the Express Entry system, subject to meeting the requirements. The Owner-Operator must also be involved in the daily business activities concurrently have an employment relationship with the company and be physically present in Canada.

To be eligible for the Owner Operator program:

Verifiable, transferable experience as a business owner or manager.

Minimum language abilities in either English or French.

Sufficient assets to purchase the targeted business in Canada.

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Unlock Your Next Step!

Dive into Your Dream

Ready to transform your vision into reality?
Schedule a meeting with us and embark on a journey tailored to success. Let's co-create your future, today!

Initial Complementary Business Evaluation

Our IMP Projects

What is the IMP Program?

The International Mobility Program (IMP) is a Canadian initiative that allows employers in Canada to hire foreign workers without the need for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The program aims to provide economic, cultural, or other competitive advantages for Canada and reciprocal benefits for Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Who is eligible for the ICT Program?

For the Intra-Company Transferees (ICT) Program under the IMP, the eligible candidates are:

Individuals with an existing or recent relationship with the foreign enterprise that wishes to send them to a Canadian branch.
The transferee must be an executive, senior manager, or an employee with highly specialized or essential knowledge.
The candidate must comply with all of Canada’s immigration requirements for entry.
The candidate must provide all business-related documents, such as articles of incorporation, shareholders agreement, financial records, etc.

What are the benefits of the Owner Operator Program?

The benefits of the Owner Operator Program include:

Support from the Canadian Government for foreign investors to establish or purchase a business in Canada.
Eligibility for a work permit and a pathway to permanent residency under the Express Entry system.
Exemption from the regular LMIA job advertisement requirement, making the application process faster.
The program allows for an employment relationship with the company and requires a physical presence in Canada.

How long does the application process take?

The duration of the application process can vary depending on the specific program under IMP and other factors like document verification, approval from authorities, etc. It’s best to consult with immigration experts or the Canadian government’s official website for the most accurate timelines.

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