Program delivery update: Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership – International Mobility Program

October 3, 2024

The instructions related to work under paragraphs R186(a) and R204(a) described under the temporary work provisions of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) have undergone extensive updates using a standardized format to improve navigation and clarity for officers.

As well, all relevant guidance on assessing intra-company transferees (ICTs) with specialized knowledge has been integrated directly into the CPTPP ICT instructions.

Updated instructions

• Business visitors – CPTPP [R186(a)] – Authorization to work without a work permit – International Mobility Program
• Professionals and technicians – CPTPP [R204(a) – T52] – Agreements or arrangements – International Mobility Program
• Intra-corporate transferees – CPTPP [R204(a) – T51, T54, T55] – Agreements or arrangements – International Mobility Program
• Investors – CPTPP [R204(a) – T50] – Agreements or arrangements – International Mobility Program