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Short-term basis : GATT & NAFTA Agreements
Professionals & Specialized and Skilled workers
Short and long term basis : NAFTA and GATT Agreements
Intra-Company Transfers
For High management and executives employees and/or for specialized knowledge workers
Setting up affiliated companies
Commercial and business expansion
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U.S. COMPANIES SEEKING A CANADIAN EXPANSION:
Working permit: Up to 12 months / renewable


INTRA-COMPANY TRANSFER VISA :

Up to 2 years/ renewable
For high management, executives and/or specialized knowledge workers needed to be transferred from an American company to a Canadian affiliate and a contrario.

INTRA-COMPANY TRANSFERS: EXECUTIVES AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE WORKERS

This is by far the most effective visa to set up an affiliated company in Canada. In order to be entitled to this type of visa an executive and/or a specialized knowledge worker must be transfered from a American company to an Canadian affiliate. The individual in question must be an American citizen, a manager/executive and/or a specialized knowledge worker, and must have been employed with the affiliated company.

This work permit, also referred to as "expansion visa", can allows its holder to quickly apply for permanent residence or/and can be extended under certain conditions.

Important fact : Spouses and childrens of the visa holders could also be entitled to reside and work in Canada.


+  Advantages  :
  • Fast processing
  • Most effective business visa
  • Not overly expensive
  • Allows for permanent presence
  • Work permit available to spouses
  • Quick access to permanent resident status
  • Available to certain categories of entrepreneurs
  • No selection interview at the consulate

-  Disadvantages :
  • Burdensome procedures
  • Large amount of documentation required
  • New governmental fees
  • Not available to all entrepreneurs
  • Might be viewed as expensive for a single visa




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