Intra company transfer to open a branch

[Luke]

I own and run a business based in the UK and wish to use ICT so I can come open a branch office in Canada. I've researched the Intra Company Transfer and feel confident it's the correct route to do this, although there's one niggling thing I can't seem to determine...

When arriving and applying for ICT, the immigration officer will need to see an 'employer letter', confirming I am an employee of the company and a few other details about me. However, as I am technically my own employer, I'm not too sure how I'd write this letter. Would it be appropriate to write it in the third person?

Regards,
Luke

 

[amira_mais]

Hi, what you're describing isn't a typical ICT scenario. Usually ICT visas are used to transfer employees between existing affiliated businesses or branches. Since your aim is to open a branch in Canada, you should really contact CIC and get their advice on how to proceed.

 

[amikety]

I don't believe what you're trying to do falls under ICT or is possible. I may be wrong, but in my experience, you cannot "hire" yourself to get a work permit in Canada, which leads me to believe you wouldn't qualify for the ICT either.

 

[Pippin]

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/business-immigration-b7.0/
See if you can either post your question on the business thread or perhaps find the answer there. Have you looked at the provincial nominee programme? Good luck.