Canada•North AmericaInternational Mobility Program (IMP)
At a Glance
Processing Time
42-56 days
Application Fee
255 CAD
Stay Duration
Up to 4 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Employer-based work program not requiring Labour Market Impact Assessment. Includes intra-company transfers, Canadian-linked workers, and other economic benefits. Open or employer-specific permits.
The International Mobility Program (IMP) allows Canadian employers to hire temporary foreign workers without a Labour Market Impact Assessment in situations benefiting Canada's economic, social, or cultural interests. This includes intra-company transfers, international agreements, and other strategic hires.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Professional
Required Skills
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid identification
Job offer letter
From Canadian employer
Offer of employment number
7-digit number from employer
Passport photo
Biometric-style recent photo
Police certificate
If required by IRCC
OptionalMedical exam
If required by IRCC
OptionalSponsor Documents
Offer of employment letter
Formal offer with position details and conditions
Employer authorization
Signed authorization from employer
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Advantages
- No LMIA required (faster and cheaper than TFWP)
- Can issue open work permits in some categories
- Intra-company transfers facilitated
- Can transition to permanent residency
- Work experience counts toward PR
- Employer-friendly process
Considerations
- Still employer-dependent in most cases
- Limited to specific IMP categories
- Processing fees required
- Biometrics and security checks needed
- Work permit duration tied to contract
- Some categories restricted
Application Process
Employer assesses category
Employer determines IMP category eligibility (ICT, student, etc.)
Employer submits offer
Employer submits employment offer through IRCC Employer Portal
Receive offer number
Employer receives 7-digit offer of employment number
Worker applies for permit
Worker applies for IMP work permit with offer number
Gather documents
Collect passport, job offer letter, and supporting documents
Create account
Set up IRCC online account
Complete application
Submit IMP work permit application
Pay fee
Pay CAD $155 work permit fee plus CAD $85 biometric fee
Biometrics
Provide fingerprints and photograph
Receive decision
Work permit approval in account
Application Forms
Application for Work Permit - IMP
Form ID: IMM 1295
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