One stop solution for all the abbreviations that might confuse you
PR - Permanent Resident (Residency)
CIC – Citizenship and Immigration Canada
CRS – Comprehensive Ranking System
IRCC – Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
AOR – Acknowledgement of Receipt (Confirmation from CIC on receipt of application)
CELPIP – Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program.
CIO – Centralized Intake Office
ITA – Invitation to Apply
CoPR – Confirmation of Permanent Residence
CPC – Case Processing Centre
CIO – Centralized Intake Office
ECA – Educational Credential Assessment
e-CAS – e-Client Application Status
e-APR – Electronic Application for Permanent Residence
FSW – Federal Skilled Worker
GCMS – Global Case Management System
CLB – Canadian Language Benchmarks
IRPA – Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
IRPR – Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations
LMIA – Labour Market Impact Assessment
MEC – Minimum Entry Criteria
NOC – National Occupational Classification
PPR – Passport Request
DMP – Designated Medical Practitioner
PCC – Police clearance certificate
PGWP – Post-graduation work permit
PNP -Provincial Nominee Program
PoF – Proof of Funds (Settlement funds)
RRPF – Right of Permanent Residence Fee
TEF – Test d’Evaluation de Français
UCI – Unique Client Identifier
CEC – Canadian Experience Class
IELTS – International English Language Testing System
ROI - Round of Invitations
