C12 Work Permit

Transfer Key Talent to Canada with Confidence

Apply for the C12 Intra-Company Transfer Work Permit with Cougar Immigration

Are you working for a multinational company and being relocated to a Canadian branch or affiliate? The C12 Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Work Permit allows executives, senior managers, and specialized knowledge workers to work in Canada without an LMIA.

At Cougar Immigration, we help professionals and corporations streamline the ICT process—ensuring a smooth transition to the Canadian workplace.

 

What is the C12 Work Permit?

The C12 LMIA-Exempt Work Permit is part of Canada’s International Mobility Program (IMP) and facilitates the temporary transfer of foreign employees to Canada within the same company or corporate group.

It is ideal for:

• Executives
• Senior managers
• Specialized knowledge workers

It allows these professionals to work in Canada without requiring a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)—as long as the Canadian and foreign entities have a qualifying relationship

Who Can Apply?

To qualify for a C12 ICT Work Permit, you must:

• Be currently employed by a foreign enterprise that has a parent, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate in Canada
• Have worked at least one continuous year in the last three years with the foreign entity
• Be coming to assume a similar position in Canada as an executive, manager, or specialized knowledge worker
• Demonstrate that the Canadian office is operational or actively preparing to operate
• Have no criminal or medical inadmissibility

We help both employees and employers meet the C12 program’s documentation and compliance standards.

 

How Cougar Immigration Supports You

C12 applications require corporate structure clarity and persuasive documentation. We provide full-cycle support:

• Eligibility & Role Assessment: We confirm qualifying corporate relationships and position types
• Employer Support: We guide Canadian companies through documentation, entity setup, and compliance requirements
• Document Preparation: We compile job descriptions, organizational charts, employment records, and transfer rationale
• Application Filing & IRCC Representation: We prepare and submit your application and handle all communication with immigration officials
• Extension & PR Strategy: We assist with renewals and advise on transition options to permanent residency (e.g., Express Entry, PNP)

 

Pricing

Pricing may vary depending on business structure, documentation needs, and PR strategy.

 

Why Choose Cougar Immigration?

Cougar Immigration brings deep knowledge of corporate immigration strategy and Canada’s business-class pathways. We work with both individual professionals and HR teams to ensure fast, accurate, and compliant C12 submissions—backed by a strong case narrative.