If a business headquartered outside of Canada wants to bring in their key employees in a branch of theirs situated in Canada then this program is meant for them. Work permits obtained under this category do not require an LMIA.

In order to qualify to obtain work permit under this category, the Transferee, must fall under one of the following categories:

• Executive: Primarily directing the management of the enterprise or a major component.
• Senior Managerial: Managing the whole company or part of it and supervising other managers.
• Specialized Knowledge: Possessing the ability to demonstrate advanced specialized knowledge over and above the knowledge about the company’s products and functioning.

The transferee must also hold at least one-year of full time work experience with the company. The Canadian branch of the parent company must provide proof of its relationship with it.