How Trade Agreements Will Effect Your Intra Company Transfer

While for most Canadians, USMCA (previously NAFTA) is the most widely known trade agreement there are many others that have immigration consequences for Canadian businesses looking to send professionals to several countries. Below are some general requirements for an intra company transfers according to different trade agreements.
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CCFTA Canada- Chile

• min work experience: 1 year in preceding 3 years
• max duration: 3 years, extensions possible
• education requirements: university degree or title in related field required for all occupations
• must be an employee with a salaried contract with Canadian employer

Canada- Peru 

• minimum education: bachelor’s degree or professional license
• max duration: 3 years
• minimum work experience: continuous employment for 6 months out of three years preceding application

Canada- Columbia

• minimum work experience: bachelor’s degree or professional license
• max duration: 3 years
• minimum work experience: continuous employment for 6 months out of three years preceding application

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CPA for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)

• minimum work experience: 1 year in preceding 3 years 
• max duration: 3 years, allows extensions
• divided into four categories: Executive, Manager, Specialist, Management Trainees - theoretical and practical knowledge needed for professionals and technicians

Canada - Korea

• max duration: 3 years, extensions allowed
• min education: bachelor’s degree or professional license in related degree

CETA (Canada-European Union)

• max duration: senior personnel 3 years, extensions possible, graduate trainee 1 year with no extensions
• minimum work experience: 1 year preceding 3 years of the application

There are many more nuances and specifications to be considered. If you would like to find out more about these trade agreements, and determine if you qualify for an intra company transfer under any of these agreements, please contact Toronto lawyer Janice Warren.

Here is a detailed chart: USMCA information 
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