The Canada Intra-Company Transfer Work Permit, also known as the Canadian ICT Visa, is suitable for key employees and owners of multinational companies working in the Canadian branch, be it a start-up or established business. Business-to-business transfers to Canada have many advantages over applying for a regular work permit. In addition to transferring the expertise of key personnel to the Canadian subsidiary, obtaining an ICT work permit is facilitated. It does not require an LMIA [labour market impact assessment], entitles you to a 2 week processing time under the Global Skills Strategy as well as the experience gained from the work permit ICT work can be used to facilitate immigration to Canada after one year of working for a Canadian branch