Program delivery update: Assessing specialized knowledge of intra-company transferees under paragraphs R205(a) and R204(a)

This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.

July 18, 2024

The following instructions have been updated to provide further information on assessing the “specialized knowledge” category for intra-company transferees under both the general intra-company transferee provisions [R205(a)] and the intra-company transferee provisions under Canada’s international free trade agreements [R204(a)].

Of note, to have specialized knowledge, any intra-company transfer applicant must demonstrate that they have both a high degree of advanced proprietary knowledge and an advanced level of expertise. The onus is on the applicant to provide evidence that they meet this standard.

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2024-07-18