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Grace’s sample assessment

What the rules engine found for Grace’s made-up answers: the paths it examined, what each one needs, and what it couldn’t decide.

Released at once, or held for a lawyer?

Our lawyers approve the rules an assessment is released on. Routine ones are released at once; anything unusual waits for a lawyer first, and so does anything resting on a rule a lawyer has not approved yet. Here is what would happen to this one.

Held for a lawyer

A real applicant with these answers would wait for a lawyer to review the assessment before seeing it, because:

Some requirements need professional judgment.

This made-up sample wasn’t sent to a lawyer as an assessment: the hold shows what would happen for a real applicant.

Pathways examined

Grace’s sample report says: “We checked your answers against 17 requirements that apply to your objective: 12 appear to be met, 1 needs more information and 4 need professional judgment.”

International Mobility Program: intra-company transferees [R205(a), codes C61, C62, C63; formerly C12]A lawyer looks closer
10 of 10 requirements checked appear to be met. Needs professional judgment: Ownership and control thresholds for subsidiaries and affiliates; Explain why the worker must be in Canada; Pay at least the prevailing wage (a firm floor for specialized knowledge); and 1 more.
International Mobility Program: intra-company transferees, specialized knowledge [R205(a), code C63]We need a bit more info
0 of 1 requirement checked appear to be met. Still to confirm: Specialized knowledge: advanced company-specific knowledge and advanced expertise.

Four different questions

Eligible, competitive, up to an officer, and what to file

Being eligible isn’t the same as being chosen. The sample keeps apart what the law requires, how a program ranks people, what an officer decides, and what the application itself needs. Every requirement the report checked is in one of the four.

Legal eligibility

The minimum requirements in the law and the program’s rules.

2 for a lawyer to look at
1 needs more info
9 look good

Specialized knowledge: advanced company-specific knowledge and advanced expertiseNeed more info · International Mobility Program: intra-company transferees, specialized knowledge [R205(a), code C63]Official source
Ownership and control thresholds for subsidiaries and affiliatesA lawyer will look closer · International Mobility Program: intra-company transferees [R205(a), codes C61, C62, C63; formerly C12]Official source
Pay at least the prevailing wage (a firm floor for specialized knowledge)A lawyer will look closer · International Mobility Program: intra-company transferees [R205(a), codes C61, C62, C63; formerly C12]Official source

Selection competitiveness

How the person would rank against other candidates, where the program ranks them at all.

This program doesn’t rank applicants against each other, so there is no score to beat.

Discretionary outcomes

What an officer weighs and decides beyond the checklist.

Explain why the worker must be in CanadaA lawyer will look closerOfficial source
The transfer must bring a significant benefit to CanadaA lawyer will look closerOfficial source

Applying and filing

How to apply, what to file and what it costs: not whether the person qualifies, but what the application needs.

3 look good

What’s missing or uncertain

For a lawyer to judge

Ownership and control thresholds for subsidiaries and affiliatesInternational Mobility Program: intra-company transferees [R205(a), codes C61, C62, C63; formerly C12]Official source
Explain why the worker must be in CanadaInternational Mobility Program: intra-company transferees [R205(a), codes C61, C62, C63; formerly C12]Official source
Pay at least the prevailing wage (a firm floor for specialized knowledge)International Mobility Program: intra-company transferees [R205(a), codes C61, C62, C63; formerly C12]Official source
The transfer must bring a significant benefit to CanadaInternational Mobility Program: intra-company transferees [R205(a), codes C61, C62, C63; formerly C12]Official source

Still to confirm

We need evidence of both advanced knowledge of your company's own products or processes and advanced expertise, such as training records, project history and years with the company.

The sample report

As Grace would read it

The report the rules engine wrote for these made-up answers, with the official page behind each requirement. Real reports look just like this; yours is written from your own answers.

OpenClose Grace’s full sample report17 requirements, each with the reasons and its official page, the action plan and the next steps.

Preliminary assessmentMade-up sample

Your answers suggest one or more directions worth investigating.

We checked your answers against 17 requirements that apply to your objective: 12 appear to be met, 1 needs more information and 4 need professional judgment.

The short versionSome paths look worth exploring

12 look good
1 needs more info
4 for a lawyer to look at

Prepared for: Grace Okafor (made up)
Rules checked: October 18, 2026
Reference: Sample

This is a starting point, not a decision. It’s based on what you told us, before anyone has looked at your documents, and only the Government of Canada can approve an application.

What you’re aiming for

You are seeking: Intra-company transfer (transfer an employee from our company abroad).

Paths worth a look

The ways to Canada that came up for you, most promising first.

International Mobility Program: intra-company transferees [R205(a), codes C61, C62, C63; formerly C12]
A lawyer looks closer
10 of 10 requirements checked appear to be met. Needs professional judgment: Ownership and control thresholds for subsidiaries and affiliates; Explain why the worker must be in Canada; Pay at least the prevailing wage (a firm floor for specialized knowledge); and 1 more.
International Mobility Program: intra-company transferees, specialized knowledge [R205(a), code C63]
We need a bit more info
0 of 1 requirement checked appear to be met. Still to confirm: Specialized knowledge: advanced company-specific knowledge and advanced expertise.

How we got there

Each requirement we checked, what we found, and the official page it comes from.

International Mobility Program: intra-company transferees, specialized knowledge [R205(a), code C63]

Specialized knowledge: advanced company-specific knowledge and advanced expertiseNeed more info
We need evidence of both advanced knowledge of your company's own products or processes and advanced expertise, such as training records, project history and years with the company.
Your answers: Is your company part of a group with a parent, subsidiary, branch or affiliate outside Canada: Yes · Which best describes the worker's role in Canada: Specialized knowledge: advanced knowledge of our own products or processes · Is the worker's key knowledge specific to your company's own products, services or methods: Yes, it is specific to our company · and 2 more answers
Official source: Intra-company transferees (ICT): [R205(a), C61, C62, C63], Canadian interests, International Mobility Program Read our guide

International Mobility Program: intra-company transferees [R205(a), codes C61, C62, C63; formerly C12]

Ownership and control thresholds for subsidiaries and affiliatesA lawyer will look closer
A lawyer needs to check your share registers and corporate records against IRCC's definitions of parent, subsidiary, affiliate and branch, including who owns and controls each company.
Your answers: Is your company part of a group with a parent, subsidiary, branch or affiliate outside Canada: Yes · How is your Canadian company (or the one you will set up) related to the foreign company that employs the worker: Parent: it owns or controls the foreign company
Official source: Terms and definitions related to temporary residents Read our guide
Explain why the worker must be in CanadaA lawyer will look closer
A lawyer needs to review why the worker must be physically in Canada, since work that could be done remotely needs a reasonable explanation and time zones alone are not enough.
Your answers: Is your company part of a group with a parent, subsidiary, branch or affiliate outside Canada: Yes · In a few sentences, what will the worker do: Lead the rollout of our own data platform in the Toronto office, adapt it for Canadian clients, and train our Toronto engineers on its proprietary tools. · Which best describes the worker's role in Canada: Specialized knowledge: advanced knowledge of our own products or processes
Official source: Intra-company transferees (ICT): [R205(a), C61, C62, C63], Canadian interests, International Mobility Program Read our guide
Pay at least the prevailing wage (a firm floor for specialized knowledge)A lawyer will look closer
A lawyer needs to compare your offered wage, without allowances, with the Job Bank prevailing wage for this job where the worker will work; specialized knowledge transfers must meet it.
Your answers: Is your company part of a group with a parent, subsidiary, branch or affiliate outside Canada: Yes · What hourly wage will you pay, in Canadian dollars: 62 · Which occupation best describes the job in Canada? Search the list and choose the closest match.: 21231: Software engineers and designers · and 2 more answers
Official source: Intra-company transferees (ICT): [R205(a), C61, C62, C63], Canadian interests, International Mobility Program Read our guide
The transfer must bring a significant benefit to CanadaA lawyer will look closer
A lawyer needs to set out how the transfer will benefit Canada during the permit, for example through jobs, knowledge transfer, exports or competitiveness, as every transferee must show this.
Your answers: Is your company part of a group with a parent, subsidiary, branch or affiliate outside Canada: Yes · In a few sentences, what will the worker do: Lead the rollout of our own data platform in the Toronto office, adapt it for Canadian clients, and train our Toronto engineers on its proprietary tools.
Official source: Intra-company transferees (ICT): [R205(a), C61, C62, C63], Canadian interests, International Mobility Program Read our guide
The role must be executive, managerial or specialized knowledgeLooks good
Based on your answers, the role appears to be executive, managerial or specialized knowledge, as transfers require; before applying, confirm this with job descriptions and organization charts.
Your answers: Is your company part of a group with a parent, subsidiary, branch or affiliate outside Canada: Yes · Which best describes the worker's role in Canada: Specialized knowledge: advanced knowledge of our own products or processes
Official source: Intra-company transferees (ICT): [R205(a), C61, C62, C63], Canadian interests, International Mobility Program Read our guide
Qualifying relationship: parent, subsidiary, branch or affiliateLooks good
Based on your answers, the companies appear to have a qualifying parent, subsidiary, branch or affiliate relationship; before applying, confirm it with ownership and control documents.
Your answers: Is your company part of a group with a parent, subsidiary, branch or affiliate outside Canada: Yes · How is your Canadian company (or the one you will set up) related to the foreign company that employs the worker: Parent: it owns or controls the foreign company
Official source: Intra-company transferees (ICT): [R205(a), C61, C62, C63], Canadian interests, International Mobility Program Read our guide
The Canadian company must be actively doing businessLooks good
Based on your answers, your Canadian company appears to be actively doing business with staff in Canada; before applying, confirm this with tax, payroll and premises records.
Your answers: Is your company part of a group with a parent, subsidiary, branch or affiliate outside Canada: Yes · Does your company already operate in Canada: Yes, for 1 year or more · How many people does your company employ in Canada: 100 to 499 · and 1 more answers
Official source: Intra-company transferees (ICT): [R205(a), C61, C62, C63], Canadian interests, International Mobility Program Read our guide
The Canadian business needs physical commercial premisesLooks good
Based on your answers, your Canadian business appears to operate from commercial premises, which transfers require; before applying, confirm this with your lease and photos.
Your answers: Is your company part of a group with a parent, subsidiary, branch or affiliate outside Canada: Yes · What kind of premises does your Canadian business operate from: Commercial premises we lease or own
Official source: Intra-company transferees (ICT): [R205(a), C61, C62, C63], Canadian interests, International Mobility Program Read our guide
The worker must work for the foreign company nowLooks good
Based on your answers, the worker appears to work for the foreign company now in a way IRCC accepts; before applying, confirm this with payroll records or the contract.
Your answers: Is your company part of a group with a parent, subsidiary, branch or affiliate outside Canada: Yes · How does the worker work for the foreign company today: On its payroll
Official source: Intra-company transferees (ICT): [R205(a), C61, C62, C63], Canadian interests, International Mobility Program Read our guide
1 continuous full-time year in a similar role in the last 3 yearsLooks good
Based on your answers, the worker appears to have at least 1 continuous year of full-time work in a similar role with the foreign company in the last 3 years.
Your answers: Is your company part of a group with a parent, subsidiary, branch or affiliate outside Canada: Yes · In the last 3 years, how long has the worker worked full time, without a break, for your related company abroad in a similar role: 2 years or more
Official source: Intra-company transferees (ICT): [R205(a), C61, C62, C63], Canadian interests, International Mobility Program Read our guide
The Canadian job must be in the same capacityLooks good
Based on your answers, the Canadian job appears to be in the same capacity as the worker's current job abroad, as transfers require.
Your answers: Is your company part of a group with a parent, subsidiary, branch or affiliate outside Canada: Yes · Is the worker's current job abroad at the same level and of the same kind as the job in Canada: Yes
Official source: Intra-company transferees (ICT): [R205(a), C61, C62, C63], Canadian interests, International Mobility Program Read our guide
Temporary transfer with a job to return to abroadLooks good
Based on your answers, the worker's position abroad appears to stay available for their return, which supports the temporary nature of the transfer.
Your answers: Is your company part of a group with a parent, subsidiary, branch or affiliate outside Canada: Yes · Will the worker's position with the foreign company stay available for them to return to after the assignment: Yes · How long do you need the worker for: 2 to 3 years
Official source: Intra-company transferees (ICT): [R205(a), C61, C62, C63], Canadian interests, International Mobility Program Read our guide
Total time limit: 7 years (executives and managers) or 5 years (specialized knowledge)Looks good
Based on your answers, the worker appears to have time left under the 7-year (executives and managers) or 5-year (specialized knowledge) limit on transfer time in Canada.
Your answers: Is your company part of a group with a parent, subsidiary, branch or affiliate outside Canada: Yes · How much time has the worker already spent working in Canada on intra-company transfer work permits: None · Which best describes the worker's role in Canada: Specialized knowledge: advanced knowledge of our own products or processes
Official source: Intra-company transferees (ICT): [R205(a), C61, C62, C63], Canadian interests, International Mobility Program Read our guide
Where the worker can applyLooks good
Based on your answers, the worker appears able to apply from where they are now, from outside Canada or from inside Canada with their current permit.
Your answers: Is your company part of a group with a parent, subsidiary, branch or affiliate outside Canada: Yes · Where is the worker now: Outside Canada
Official source: Work permit: Apply from inside Canada: Eligibility and requirements Read our guide

Global Skills Strategy: 2-week work permit processing

Faster processing: TEER 0 or 1 jobs without an LMIA, applied for online from outside CanadaLooks good
Based on your answers, this TEER 0 or 1 job may qualify for Global Skills Strategy processing, which IRCC aims to finish in 2 weeks, although IRCC says it will probably take longer for now.
Your answers: Which occupation best describes the job in Canada? Search the list and choose the closest match.: 21231: Software engineers and designers · Where is the worker now: Outside Canada
Official source: Hire through the Global Skills Strategy: Who’s eligible for faster processing Read our guide

Global Skills Strategy: 2-week processing

2-week processing under the Global Skills StrategyLooks good
Based on your answers, the worker may qualify for Global Skills Strategy processing, which IRCC aims to complete within 2 weeks (although IRCC says it will probably take longer for now), if they apply online from outside Canada with a complete application after you submit the offer of employment and pay the employer compliance fee in the Employer Portal (unless exempt).
Your answers: Is your company part of a group with a parent, subsidiary, branch or affiliate outside Canada: Yes · Where is the worker now: Outside Canada · Which occupation best describes the job in Canada? Search the list and choose the closest match.: 21231: Software engineers and designers
Official source: Hire through the Global Skills Strategy: Who’s eligible for faster processing Read our guide

What’s working for you, and what’s in the way

Working for you

Based on your answers, the role appears to be executive, managerial or specialized knowledge, as transfers require; before applying, confirm this with job descriptions and organization charts.
Based on your answers, the companies appear to have a qualifying parent, subsidiary, branch or affiliate relationship; before applying, confirm it with ownership and control documents.
Based on your answers, your Canadian company appears to be actively doing business with staff in Canada; before applying, confirm this with tax, payroll and premises records.
Based on your answers, your Canadian business appears to operate from commercial premises, which transfers require; before applying, confirm this with your lease and photos.
Based on your answers, the worker appears to work for the foreign company now in a way IRCC accepts; before applying, confirm this with payroll records or the contract.
Based on your answers, the worker appears to have at least 1 continuous year of full-time work in a similar role with the foreign company in the last 3 years.
Based on your answers, the Canadian job appears to be in the same capacity as the worker's current job abroad, as transfers require.
Based on your answers, the worker's position abroad appears to stay available for their return, which supports the temporary nature of the transfer.
Based on your answers, the worker appears to have time left under the 7-year (executives and managers) or 5-year (specialized knowledge) limit on transfer time in Canada.
Based on your answers, the worker appears able to apply from where they are now, from outside Canada or from inside Canada with their current permit.
Based on your answers, this TEER 0 or 1 job may qualify for Global Skills Strategy processing, which IRCC aims to finish in 2 weeks, although IRCC says it will probably take longer for now.
Based on your answers, the worker may qualify for Global Skills Strategy processing, which IRCC aims to complete within 2 weeks (although IRCC says it will probably take longer for now), if they apply online from outside Canada with a complete application after you submit the offer of employment and pay the employer compliance fee in the Employer Portal (unless exempt).

In the way

Nothing so far from what you told us.

Still need to know

We need evidence of both advanced knowledge of your company's own products or processes and advanced expertise, such as training records, project history and years with the company.

Your action plan

Essential
Prepare proof of the ownership link, a support letter, both job descriptions, proof of the worker's current job and qualifications, and evidence that your Canadian company is operating.
Essential
By the worker's first day of work under each permit, give them the Government of Canada rights guide in their chosen official language, and keep it available in English and French.
Essential
Before submitting the offer, sign an employment agreement matching it in the worker's chosen official language, give them a copy, and never charge them the compliance fee or recruitment fees.
Big help
Provide or confirm, for International Mobility Program: intra-company transferees, specialized knowledge [R205(a), code C63]: Advanced company-specific knowledge and advanced expertise.
With a lawyer
Discuss with a lawyer, for International Mobility Program: intra-company transferees [R205(a), codes C61, C62, C63; formerly C12]: Ownership and control thresholds for subsidiaries and affiliates.
With a lawyer
Discuss with a lawyer, for International Mobility Program: intra-company transferees [R205(a), codes C61, C62, C63; formerly C12]: Explain why the worker must be in Canada.
With a lawyer
Discuss with a lawyer, for International Mobility Program: intra-company transferees [R205(a), codes C61, C62, C63; formerly C12]: Pay at least the prevailing wage (a firm floor for specialized knowledge).
With a lawyer
Discuss with a lawyer, for International Mobility Program: intra-company transferees [R205(a), codes C61, C62, C63; formerly C12]: The transfer must bring a significant benefit to Canada.

Your next steps

Right now
Check your answers and correct any errors. Start gathering the documents listed above.
Next
Confirm the missing information listed above.
With a professional
Go over the requirements that need professional judgment, and the best strategy and timing, with a lawyer.

Good to know

Transfer permits last up to 1 year for a new office, and up to 3 years at first for executives, managers and specialists, with 2-year renewals up to 7 or 5 years in total.
Keep the worker in the role, level and duties in your offer of employment; a promotion or change of transfer category needs a new offer and work permit first.
In the offer of employment, use code C62 for executives and managers, C63 for specialized knowledge or C61 for opening a new office; these codes replaced C12 in December 2022.
IRCC updated and clarified its intra-company transfer instructions in October 2024, so older advice may be out of date; we assess your transfer under the current instructions.
Once a work permit based on your offer or LMIA is issued, you must meet the employer conditions for the whole employment period, including any time the worker keeps working on maintained status.
Before each worker starts, and at every renewal, check that their permit allows this job with you; employing someone without authorization is an offence, and failing to check counts as knowing.
Before the worker applies, submit an offer of employment in the Employer Portal, pay the $230 employer compliance fee, and give the worker the offer of employment number.
Each application, including each renewal, needs its own offer and fee; copy the worker's passport details exactly, and the fee is refunded if the permit is refused.
Plan for the $230 employer compliance fee, the worker's $155 work permit fee and $85 biometrics fee if needed, and $155 plus $100 if a spouse applies for an open work permit.
Rules, programs and how people are selected can change, sometimes quickly.
Meeting the minimum requirements doesn’t guarantee an invitation or an approval.

How this was checked

Rules used: Official Government of Canada and provincial sources, checked October 18, 2026
Review: A made-up sample, not yet reviewed by a lawyer.
If things change: Change any answer and we’ll prepare a fresh assessment.