| Academic program | A post-secondary program that awards an academic degree, diploma or professional certification. This program is often delivered at universities, colleges, seminaries and institutes of technology. |
| Academic program | A post-secondary program that awards an academic degree, diploma or professional certification. This program is often delivered at universities, colleges, seminaries and institutes of technology. |
| Academic program | A post-secondary program that awards an academic degree, diploma or professional certification. This program is often delivered at universities, colleges, seminaries and institutes of technology. |
| Academic program | A post-secondary program that awards an academic degree, diploma or professional certification. This program is often delivered at universities, colleges, seminaries and institutes of technology. |
| Academic program | A post-secondary program that awards an academic degree, diploma or professional certification. This program is often delivered at universities, colleges, seminaries and institutes of technology. |
| Academic program | A post-secondary program that awards an academic degree, diploma or professional certification. This program is often delivered at universities, colleges, seminaries and institutes of technology. |
| Academic program | A post-secondary program that awards an academic degree, diploma or professional certification. This program is often delivered at universities, colleges, seminaries and institutes of technology. |
| Academic program | A post-secondary program that awards an academic degree, diploma or professional certification. This program is often delivered at universities, colleges, seminaries and institutes of technology. |
| Academic program | A post-secondary program that awards an academic degree, diploma or professional certification. This program is often delivered at universities, colleges, seminaries and institutes of technology. |
| Academic program | A post-secondary program that awards an academic degree, diploma or professional certification. This program is often delivered at universities, colleges, seminaries and institutes of technology. |
| Academic program | A post-secondary program that awards an academic degree, diploma or professional certification. This program is often delivered at universities, colleges, seminaries and institutes of technology. |
| Academic program | A post-secondary program that awards an academic degree, diploma or professional certification. This program is often delivered at universities, colleges, seminaries and institutes of technology. |
| Academic program | A post-secondary program that awards an academic degree, diploma or professional certification. This program is often delivered at universities, colleges, seminaries and institutes of technology. |
| Academic program | A post-secondary program that awards an academic degree, diploma or professional certification. This program is often delivered at universities, colleges, seminaries and institutes of technology. |
| Academic program | A post-secondary program that awards an academic degree, diploma or professional certification. This program is often delivered at universities, colleges, seminaries and institutes of technology. |
| Academic program | A post-secondary program that awards an academic degree, diploma or professional certification. This program is often delivered at universities, colleges, seminaries and institutes of technology. |
| Academic program | A post-secondary program that awards an academic degree, diploma or professional certification. This program is often delivered at universities, colleges, seminaries and institutes of technology. |
| Address | An address is the place where a person is living right now. It can be identified by such things as a street number, street name, apartment number, city, town, province/state and country. For example: A student from Mexico studying in Canada should enter the address where he or she is living in Canada. |
| Adequate knowledge of Canada | The citizenship test will evaluate your knowledge of Canada. During the written exam and the interview, you will be asked questions about
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| Adequate knowledge of language | In order to become a Canadian citizen, the Citizenship Act requires new citizens to have an “adequate knowledge” of English or French, Canada’s two official languages. In general, “adequate knowledge” means you can understand someone speaking English or French and they can understand you. (Read a more detailed explanation of “adequate knowledge.”) We measure how well you can communicate using the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB)/Niveaux de competence linguistique canadien (NCLC). |
| Affidavit | A document becomes an affidavit when a person signs the document, in the presence of an authorized person, after taking an oath that what the document says is true and accurate. An affidavit is often used in order to verify that a translation of a document accurately reflects what is stated in the original language of the document. |
| Age | When referring to the age of a permanent or temporary resident in IRCC’s statistical information:
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| Annulment | A declaration that a marriage is not valid. Grounds for annulment in Canada include any case when one or both parties were not in a position to legally marry. |
| Applicant | A person who submits an application under any of IRCC’s business lines. |
| Application kit | See Application package. |
| Application Support Centre (ASC) | ASCs provide biometric collection services for Canadian temporary resident visa applicants in the United States. ASCs do not accept immigrant or temporary resident applications and cannot provide information or application handling services. Find your closest ASC. |
| Asylum | Protection that is offered to persons with a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group, as well as those at risk of torture or cruel and unusual treatment or punishment. |
| Asylum 0 | Protection that is offered to persons with a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group, as well as those at risk of torture or cruel and unusual treatment or punishment. |
| Asylum 0 | Protection that is offered to persons with a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group, as well as those at risk of torture or cruel and unusual treatment or punishment. |
| Asylum 0 | Protection that is offered to persons with a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group, as well as those at risk of torture or cruel and unusual treatment or punishment. |
| Authorized representative | There are two types of authorized representatives: Compensated and Uncompensated.
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| Authorized representative | There are two types of authorized representatives: Compensated and Uncompensated.
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| Authorized representative | There are two types of authorized representatives: Compensated and Uncompensated.
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| Authorized representative | There are two types of authorized representatives: Compensated and Uncompensated.
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| Authorized representative | There are two types of authorized representatives: Compensated and Uncompensated.
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| Authorized representative | There are two types of authorized representatives: Compensated and Uncompensated.
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| Authorized representative | There are two types of authorized representatives: Compensated and Uncompensated.
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| Authorized representative | There are two types of authorized representatives: Compensated and Uncompensated.
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| Authorized representative | There are two types of authorized representatives: Compensated and Uncompensated.
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| Authorized representative | There are two types of authorized representatives: Compensated and Uncompensated.
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| Background check | A procedure to verify the criminal and/or security background of visa applicants to ensure they’re admissible to Canada. See Police certificate. |
| Background check | A procedure to verify the criminal and/or security background of visa applicants to ensure they’re admissible to Canada. See Police certificate. |
| Background check | A procedure to verify the criminal and/or security background of visa applicants to ensure they’re admissible to Canada. See Police certificate. |
| Background check | A procedure to verify the criminal and/or security background of visa applicants to ensure they’re admissible to Canada. See Police certificate. |
| Background check | A procedure to verify the criminal and/or security background of visa applicants to ensure they’re admissible to Canada. See Police certificate. |
| Background check | A procedure to verify the criminal and/or security background of visa applicants to ensure they’re admissible to Canada. See Police certificate. |
| Background check | A procedure to verify the criminal and/or security background of visa applicants to ensure they’re admissible to Canada. See Police certificate. |
| Background check | A procedure to verify the criminal and/or security background of visa applicants to ensure they’re admissible to Canada. See Police certificate. |
| Background check | A procedure to verify the criminal and/or security background of visa applicants to ensure they’re admissible to Canada. See Police certificate. |
| Background check | A procedure to verify the criminal and/or security background of visa applicants to ensure they’re admissible to Canada. See Police certificate. |
| Background check | A procedure to verify the criminal and/or security background of visa applicants to ensure they’re admissible to Canada. See Police certificate. |
| Background check | A procedure to verify the criminal and/or security background of visa applicants to ensure they’re admissible to Canada. See Police certificate. |
| Background check | A procedure to verify the criminal and/or security background of visa applicants to ensure they’re admissible to Canada. See Police certificate. |
| Background check | A procedure to verify the criminal and/or security background of visa applicants to ensure they’re admissible to Canada. See Police certificate. |
| Background check | A procedure to verify the criminal and/or security background of visa applicants to ensure they’re admissible to Canada. See Police certificate. |
| Background check | A procedure to verify the criminal and/or security background of visa applicants to ensure they’re admissible to Canada. See Police certificate. |
| Background check | A procedure to verify the criminal and/or security background of visa applicants to ensure they’re admissible to Canada. See Police certificate. |
| Background check | A procedure to verify the criminal and/or security background of visa applicants to ensure they’re admissible to Canada. See Police certificate. |
| Background check | A procedure to verify the criminal and/or security background of visa applicants to ensure they’re admissible to Canada. See Police certificate. |
| Background check | A procedure to verify the criminal and/or security background of visa applicants to ensure they’re admissible to Canada. See Police certificate. |
| Background check | A procedure to verify the criminal and/or security background of visa applicants to ensure they’re admissible to Canada. See Police certificate. |
| Certificate of renunciation | A document issued by the Government of Canada that confirms someone is no longer a citizen of Canada because they have willingly given up their Canadian citizenship. |
| Certificate of renunciation | A document issued by the Government of Canada that confirms someone is no longer a citizen of Canada because they have willingly given up their Canadian citizenship. |
| Certificate of renunciation | A document issued by the Government of Canada that confirms someone is no longer a citizen of Canada because they have willingly given up their Canadian citizenship. |
| Certificate of renunciation | A document issued by the Government of Canada that confirms someone is no longer a citizen of Canada because they have willingly given up their Canadian citizenship. |
| Certificate of renunciation | A document issued by the Government of Canada that confirms someone is no longer a citizen of Canada because they have willingly given up their Canadian citizenship. |
| Certificate of renunciation | A document issued by the Government of Canada that confirms someone is no longer a citizen of Canada because they have willingly given up their Canadian citizenship. |
| Certificate of renunciation | A document issued by the Government of Canada that confirms someone is no longer a citizen of Canada because they have willingly given up their Canadian citizenship. |
| Certificate of renunciation | A document issued by the Government of Canada that confirms someone is no longer a citizen of Canada because they have willingly given up their Canadian citizenship. |
| Certificate of renunciation | A document issued by the Government of Canada that confirms someone is no longer a citizen of Canada because they have willingly given up their Canadian citizenship. |
| Certificate of renunciation | A document issued by the Government of Canada that confirms someone is no longer a citizen of Canada because they have willingly given up their Canadian citizenship. |
| Certificate of renunciation | A document issued by the Government of Canada that confirms someone is no longer a citizen of Canada because they have willingly given up their Canadian citizenship. |
| Certificate of renunciation | A document issued by the Government of Canada that confirms someone is no longer a citizen of Canada because they have willingly given up their Canadian citizenship. |
| Certificate of renunciation | A document issued by the Government of Canada that confirms someone is no longer a citizen of Canada because they have willingly given up their Canadian citizenship. |
| Certificate of renunciation | A document issued by the Government of Canada that confirms someone is no longer a citizen of Canada because they have willingly given up their Canadian citizenship. |
| Certificate of renunciation | A document issued by the Government of Canada that confirms someone is no longer a citizen of Canada because they have willingly given up their Canadian citizenship. |
| Certificate of renunciation | A document issued by the Government of Canada that confirms someone is no longer a citizen of Canada because they have willingly given up their Canadian citizenship. |
| Certificate of renunciation | A document issued by the Government of Canada that confirms someone is no longer a citizen of Canada because they have willingly given up their Canadian citizenship. |
| Certificate of renunciation | A document issued by the Government of Canada that confirms someone is no longer a citizen of Canada because they have willingly given up their Canadian citizenship. |
| Certificate of renunciation | A document issued by the Government of Canada that confirms someone is no longer a citizen of Canada because they have willingly given up their Canadian citizenship. |
| Certification | A formal document that recognizes a person’s skills, knowledge and abilities. |
| Certification | A formal document that recognizes a person’s skills, knowledge and abilities. |
| Certification | A formal document that recognizes a person’s skills, knowledge and abilities. |
| Certification | A formal document that recognizes a person’s skills, knowledge and abilities. |
| Certification | A formal document that recognizes a person’s skills, knowledge and abilities. |
| Certification | A formal document that recognizes a person’s skills, knowledge and abilities. |
| Certification | A formal document that recognizes a person’s skills, knowledge and abilities. |
| Certification | A formal document that recognizes a person’s skills, knowledge and abilities. |
| Certification | A formal document that recognizes a person’s skills, knowledge and abilities. |
| Certification | A formal document that recognizes a person’s skills, knowledge and abilities. |
| Certification | A formal document that recognizes a person’s skills, knowledge and abilities. |
| Certification | A formal document that recognizes a person’s skills, knowledge and abilities. |
| Certification | A formal document that recognizes a person’s skills, knowledge and abilities. |
| Certification | A formal document that recognizes a person’s skills, knowledge and abilities. |
| Certification | A formal document that recognizes a person’s skills, knowledge and abilities. |
| Certification | A formal document that recognizes a person’s skills, knowledge and abilities. |
| Certification | A formal document that recognizes a person’s skills, knowledge and abilities. |
| Certification | A formal document that recognizes a person’s skills, knowledge and abilities. |
| Certification | A formal document that recognizes a person’s skills, knowledge and abilities. |
| Certification | A formal document that recognizes a person’s skills, knowledge and abilities. |
| Citizenship ceremony | The final step in becoming a Canadian citizen. During the citizenship ceremony, candidates for citizenship aged 14 and over must take the oath of citizenship. After taking the oath, new citizens receive their citizenship certificate. |
| Competency | A measurable skill or set of skills, level of knowledge, and behavioural practices obtained through formal, non-formal or informal learning. |
| Competency | A measurable skill or set of skills, level of knowledge, and behavioural practices obtained through formal, non-formal or informal learning. |
| Competency | A measurable skill or set of skills, level of knowledge, and behavioural practices obtained through formal, non-formal or informal learning. |
| Competency | A measurable skill or set of skills, level of knowledge, and behavioural practices obtained through formal, non-formal or informal learning. |
| Competency | A measurable skill or set of skills, level of knowledge, and behavioural practices obtained through formal, non-formal or informal learning. |
| Competency | A measurable skill or set of skills, level of knowledge, and behavioural practices obtained through formal, non-formal or informal learning. |
| Competency | A measurable skill or set of skills, level of knowledge, and behavioural practices obtained through formal, non-formal or informal learning. |
| Competency | A measurable skill or set of skills, level of knowledge, and behavioural practices obtained through formal, non-formal or informal learning. |
| Competency | A measurable skill or set of skills, level of knowledge, and behavioural practices obtained through formal, non-formal or informal learning. |
| Competency | A measurable skill or set of skills, level of knowledge, and behavioural practices obtained through formal, non-formal or informal learning. |
| Competency | A measurable skill or set of skills, level of knowledge, and behavioural practices obtained through formal, non-formal or informal learning. |
| Competency | A measurable skill or set of skills, level of knowledge, and behavioural practices obtained through formal, non-formal or informal learning. |
| Competency | A measurable skill or set of skills, level of knowledge, and behavioural practices obtained through formal, non-formal or informal learning. |
| Competency | A measurable skill or set of skills, level of knowledge, and behavioural practices obtained through formal, non-formal or informal learning. |
| Competency | A measurable skill or set of skills, level of knowledge, and behavioural practices obtained through formal, non-formal or informal learning. |
| Competency | A measurable skill or set of skills, level of knowledge, and behavioural practices obtained through formal, non-formal or informal learning. |
| Competency | A measurable skill or set of skills, level of knowledge, and behavioural practices obtained through formal, non-formal or informal learning. |
| Competency | A measurable skill or set of skills, level of knowledge, and behavioural practices obtained through formal, non-formal or informal learning. |
| Competency | A measurable skill or set of skills, level of knowledge, and behavioural practices obtained through formal, non-formal or informal learning. |
| Comprehensive ranking system (CRS) |
A points-based system used to assess and score a candidate’s Express Entry profile to rank them against other candidates in the pool. The CRS will assess the profile information candidates submit, including skills, work experience, language ability, education andother factors. |
| Comprehensive ranking system (CRS) |
A points-based system used to assess and score a candidate’s Express Entry profile to rank them against other candidates in the pool. The CRS will assess the profile information candidates submit, including skills, work experience, language ability, education andother factors. |
| Comprehensive ranking system (CRS) |
A points-based system used to assess and score a candidate’s Express Entry profile to rank them against other candidates in the pool. The CRS will assess the profile information candidates submit, including skills, work experience, language ability, education andother factors. |
| Comprehensive ranking system (CRS) |
A points-based system used to assess and score a candidate’s Express Entry profile to rank them against other candidates in the pool. The CRS will assess the profile information candidates submit, including skills, work experience, language ability, education andother factors. |
| Comprehensive ranking system (CRS) |
A points-based system used to assess and score a candidate’s Express Entry profile to rank them against other candidates in the pool. The CRS will assess the profile information candidates submit, including skills, work experience, language ability, education andother factors. |
| Comprehensive ranking system (CRS) |
A points-based system used to assess and score a candidate’s Express Entry profile to rank them against other candidates in the pool. The CRS will assess the profile information candidates submit, including skills, work experience, language ability, education andother factors. |
| Comprehensive ranking system (CRS) |
A points-based system used to assess and score a candidate’s Express Entry profile to rank them against other candidates in the pool. The CRS will assess the profile information candidates submit, including skills, work experience, language ability, education andother factors. |
| Comprehensive ranking system (CRS) |
A points-based system used to assess and score a candidate’s Express Entry profile to rank them against other candidates in the pool. The CRS will assess the profile information candidates submit, including skills, work experience, language ability, education andother factors. |
| Comprehensive ranking system (CRS) |
A points-based system used to assess and score a candidate’s Express Entry profile to rank them against other candidates in the pool. The CRS will assess the profile information candidates submit, including skills, work experience, language ability, education andother factors. |
| Comprehensive ranking system (CRS) |
A points-based system used to assess and score a candidate’s Express Entry profile to rank them against other candidates in the pool. The CRS will assess the profile information candidates submit, including skills, work experience, language ability, education andother factors. |
| Comprehensive ranking system (CRS) |
A points-based system used to assess and score a candidate’s Express Entry profile to rank them against other candidates in the pool. The CRS will assess the profile information candidates submit, including skills, work experience, language ability, education andother factors. |
| Comprehensive ranking system (CRS) |
A points-based system used to assess and score a candidate’s Express Entry profile to rank them against other candidates in the pool. The CRS will assess the profile information candidates submit, including skills, work experience, language ability, education andother factors. |
| Comprehensive ranking system (CRS) |
A points-based system used to assess and score a candidate’s Express Entry profile to rank them against other candidates in the pool. The CRS will assess the profile information candidates submit, including skills, work experience, language ability, education andother factors. |
| Comprehensive ranking system (CRS) |
A points-based system used to assess and score a candidate’s Express Entry profile to rank them against other candidates in the pool. The CRS will assess the profile information candidates submit, including skills, work experience, language ability, education andother factors. |
| Comprehensive ranking system (CRS) |
A points-based system used to assess and score a candidate’s Express Entry profile to rank them against other candidates in the pool. The CRS will assess the profile information candidates submit, including skills, work experience, language ability, education andother factors. |
| Comprehensive ranking system (CRS) |
A points-based system used to assess and score a candidate’s Express Entry profile to rank them against other candidates in the pool. The CRS will assess the profile information candidates submit, including skills, work experience, language ability, education andother factors. |
| Comprehensive ranking system (CRS) |
A points-based system used to assess and score a candidate’s Express Entry profile to rank them against other candidates in the pool. The CRS will assess the profile information candidates submit, including skills, work experience, language ability, education andother factors. |
| Comprehensive ranking system (CRS) |
A points-based system used to assess and score a candidate’s Express Entry profile to rank them against other candidates in the pool. The CRS will assess the profile information candidates submit, including skills, work experience, language ability, education andother factors. |
| Comprehensive ranking system (CRS) |
A points-based system used to assess and score a candidate’s Express Entry profile to rank them against other candidates in the pool. The CRS will assess the profile information candidates submit, including skills, work experience, language ability, education andother factors. |
| Comprehensive ranking system (CRS) |
A points-based system used to assess and score a candidate’s Express Entry profile to rank them against other candidates in the pool. The CRS will assess the profile information candidates submit, including skills, work experience, language ability, education andother factors. |
| Comprehensive ranking system (CRS) |
A points-based system used to assess and score a candidate’s Express Entry profile to rank them against other candidates in the pool. The CRS will assess the profile information candidates submit, including skills, work experience, language ability, education andother factors. |
| Comprehensive ranking system (CRS) |
A points-based system used to assess and score a candidate’s Express Entry profile to rank them against other candidates in the pool. The CRS will assess the profile information candidates submit, including skills, work experience, language ability, education andother factors. |
| Comprehensive ranking system (CRS) |
A points-based system used to assess and score a candidate’s Express Entry profile to rank them against other candidates in the pool. The CRS will assess the profile information candidates submit, including skills, work experience, language ability, education andother factors. |
| Comprehensive ranking system (CRS) |
A points-based system used to assess and score a candidate’s Express Entry profile to rank them against other candidates in the pool. The CRS will assess the profile information candidates submit, including skills, work experience, language ability, education andother factors. |
| Comprehensive ranking system (CRS) |
A points-based system used to assess and score a candidate’s Express Entry profile to rank them against other candidates in the pool. The CRS will assess the profile information candidates submit, including skills, work experience, language ability, education andother factors. |
| Comprehensive ranking system (CRS) |
A points-based system used to assess and score a candidate’s Express Entry profile to rank them against other candidates in the pool. The CRS will assess the profile information candidates submit, including skills, work experience, language ability, education andother factors. |
| Comprehensive ranking system (CRS) |
A points-based system used to assess and score a candidate’s Express Entry profile to rank them against other candidates in the pool. The CRS will assess the profile information candidates submit, including skills, work experience, language ability, education andother factors. |
| Confirmation of permanent residence number (IMM 5292 or 5509) |
You will find this number in top right corner of your Confirmation of Permanent Residence document issued to you by an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada office or by the visa office where you submitted your application. Your Confirmation of Permanent Residence number starts with a “T” followed by nine numbers (example: T100000000).  |
| Confirmation of permanent residence number (IMM 5292 or 5509) |
You will find this number in top right corner of your Confirmation of Permanent Residence document issued to you by an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada office or by the visa office where you submitted your application. Your Confirmation of Permanent Residence number starts with a “T” followed by nine numbers (example: T100000000). |
| Confirmation of permanent residence number (IMM 5292 or 5509) |
You will find this number in top right corner of your Confirmation of Permanent Residence document issued to you by an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada office or by the visa office where you submitted your application. Your Confirmation of Permanent Residence number starts with a “T” followed by nine numbers (example: T100000000). |
| Confirmation of permanent residence number (IMM 5292 or 5509) |
You will find this number in top right corner of your Confirmation of Permanent Residence document issued to you by an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada office or by the visa office where you submitted your application. Your Confirmation of Permanent Residence number starts with a “T” followed by nine numbers (example: T100000000). |
| Confirmation of permanent residence number (IMM 5292 or 5509) |
You will find this number in top right corner of your Confirmation of Permanent Residence document issued to you by an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada office or by the visa office where you submitted your application. Your Confirmation of Permanent Residence number starts with a “T” followed by nine numbers (example: T100000000). |
| Confirmation of permanent residence number (IMM 5292 or 5509) |
You will find this number in top right corner of your Confirmation of Permanent Residence document issued to you by an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada office or by the visa office where you submitted your application. Your Confirmation of Permanent Residence number starts with a “T” followed by nine numbers (example: T100000000). |
| Confirmation of permanent residence number (IMM 5292 or 5509) |
You will find this number in top right corner of your Confirmation of Permanent Residence document issued to you by an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada office or by the visa office where you submitted your application. Your Confirmation of Permanent Residence number starts with a “T” followed by nine numbers (example: T100000000). |
| Constituent group | A group authorized in writing by a sponsorship agreement holder (SAH) to sponsor refugees under the SAH’s sponsorship agreement. An example of a Constituent Group is a local congregation or chapter of a national church or organization that is a SAH. |
| Constituent group | A group authorized in writing by a sponsorship agreement holder (SAH) to sponsor refugees under the SAH’s sponsorship agreement. An example of a Constituent Group is a local congregation or chapter of a national church or organization that is a SAH. |
| Country of nationality | Your country of nationality is your country of citizenship. |
| Deemed rehabilitation |
A person who has been convicted of a crime outside Canada may become admissible or be deemed rehabilitated after 5 or 10 years has passed, except in cases of serious criminality. No application is required to be considered for deemed rehabilitation. Whether someone qualifies for deemed rehabilitation depends on their individual circumstances. See Criminal inadmissibility, Criminal rehabilitation, Record suspension, Rehabilitation. |
| Deemed rehabilitation |
A person who has been convicted of a crime outside Canada may become admissible or be deemed rehabilitated after 5 or 10 years has passed, except in cases of serious criminality. No application is required to be considered for deemed rehabilitation. Whether someone qualifies for deemed rehabilitation depends on their individual circumstances. See Criminal inadmissibility, Criminal rehabilitation, Record suspension, Rehabilitation. |
| Deemed rehabilitation |
A person who has been convicted of a crime outside Canada may become admissible or be deemed rehabilitated after 5 or 10 years has passed, except in cases of serious criminality. No application is required to be considered for deemed rehabilitation. Whether someone qualifies for deemed rehabilitation depends on their individual circumstances. See Criminal inadmissibility, Criminal rehabilitation, Record suspension, Rehabilitation. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Departure order | A removal order issued by either a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer or the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) an independent administrative tribunal responsible for deciding immigration and refugee matters. Departure orders are issued against people who have violated Canada’s immigration law. The person named on a departure order must leave Canada within 30 days. If they do not, the departure order becomes a deportation order. |
| Designated Angel Investor Group | This is a private organization that has been designated by the Minister to participate in Start-Up Visa. Angel investor groups are made up of members who invest their own capital in start-ups, usually in exchange for equity. Angel investor groups help their members in a variety of ways, which can include:
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| Designated Angel Investor Group | This is a private organization that has been designated by the Minister to participate in Start-Up Visa. Angel investor groups are made up of members who invest their own capital in start-ups, usually in exchange for equity. Angel investor groups help their members in a variety of ways, which can include:
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| Designated Venture Capital Fund | This is a private organization that has been designated by the Minister to participate in Start-Up Visa. Venture capital funds raise and manage capital to place equity investments in start-ups with high growth potential. Venture capital funds support start-ups through their investment and can also provide:
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| Designated Venture Capital Fund | This is a private organization that has been designated by the Minister to participate in Start-Up Visa. Venture capital funds raise and manage capital to place equity investments in start-ups with high growth potential. Venture capital funds support start-ups through their investment and can also provide:
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| Embassy Related term: Mission |
A Government of Canada office led by an Ambassador. They are located in the capital city of a non-Commonwealth country. They usually provide the full range of consular and trade services. In Commonwealth countries, Embassies are called High Commissions and are led by a High Commissioner. Some Embassies and High Commissions also provide immigration services. Examples: the Embassy of Canada in France, Paris and the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London |
| Embassy Related term: Mission |
A Government of Canada office led by an Ambassador. They are located in the capital city of a non-Commonwealth country. They usually provide the full range of consular and trade services. In Commonwealth countries, Embassies are called High Commissions and are led by a High Commissioner. Some Embassies and High Commissions also provide immigration services. Examples: the Embassy of Canada in France, Paris and the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London |
| Embassy Related term: Mission |
A Government of Canada office led by an Ambassador. They are located in the capital city of a non-Commonwealth country. They usually provide the full range of consular and trade services. In Commonwealth countries, Embassies are called High Commissions and are led by a High Commissioner. Some Embassies and High Commissions also provide immigration services. Examples: the Embassy of Canada in France, Paris and the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London |
| Embassy Related term: Mission |
A Government of Canada office led by an Ambassador. They are located in the capital city of a non-Commonwealth country. They usually provide the full range of consular and trade services. In Commonwealth countries, Embassies are called High Commissions and are led by a High Commissioner. Some Embassies and High Commissions also provide immigration services. Examples: the Embassy of Canada in France, Paris and the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London |
| Embassy Related term: Mission |
A Government of Canada office led by an Ambassador. They are located in the capital city of a non-Commonwealth country. They usually provide the full range of consular and trade services. In Commonwealth countries, Embassies are called High Commissions and are led by a High Commissioner. Some Embassies and High Commissions also provide immigration services. Examples: the Embassy of Canada in France, Paris and the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London |
| Embassy Related term: Mission |
A Government of Canada office led by an Ambassador. They are located in the capital city of a non-Commonwealth country. They usually provide the full range of consular and trade services. In Commonwealth countries, Embassies are called High Commissions and are led by a High Commissioner. Some Embassies and High Commissions also provide immigration services. Examples: the Embassy of Canada in France, Paris and the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London |
| Embassy Related term: Mission |
A Government of Canada office led by an Ambassador. They are located in the capital city of a non-Commonwealth country. They usually provide the full range of consular and trade services. In Commonwealth countries, Embassies are called High Commissions and are led by a High Commissioner. Some Embassies and High Commissions also provide immigration services. Examples: the Embassy of Canada in France, Paris and the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London |
| Embassy Related term: Mission |
A Government of Canada office led by an Ambassador. They are located in the capital city of a non-Commonwealth country. They usually provide the full range of consular and trade services. In Commonwealth countries, Embassies are called High Commissions and are led by a High Commissioner. Some Embassies and High Commissions also provide immigration services. Examples: the Embassy of Canada in France, Paris and the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London |
| Embassy Related term: Mission |
A Government of Canada office led by an Ambassador. They are located in the capital city of a non-Commonwealth country. They usually provide the full range of consular and trade services. In Commonwealth countries, Embassies are called High Commissions and are led by a High Commissioner. Some Embassies and High Commissions also provide immigration services. Examples: the Embassy of Canada in France, Paris and the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London |
| Embassy Related term: Mission |
A Government of Canada office led by an Ambassador. They are located in the capital city of a non-Commonwealth country. They usually provide the full range of consular and trade services. In Commonwealth countries, Embassies are called High Commissions and are led by a High Commissioner. Some Embassies and High Commissions also provide immigration services. Examples: the Embassy of Canada in France, Paris and the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London |
| Embassy Related term: Mission |
A Government of Canada office led by an Ambassador. They are located in the capital city of a non-Commonwealth country. They usually provide the full range of consular and trade services. In Commonwealth countries, Embassies are called High Commissions and are led by a High Commissioner. Some Embassies and High Commissions also provide immigration services. Examples: the Embassy of Canada in France, Paris and the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London |
| Embassy Related term: Mission |
A Government of Canada office led by an Ambassador. They are located in the capital city of a non-Commonwealth country. They usually provide the full range of consular and trade services. In Commonwealth countries, Embassies are called High Commissions and are led by a High Commissioner. Some Embassies and High Commissions also provide immigration services. Examples: the Embassy of Canada in France, Paris and the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London |
| Embassy Related term: Mission |
A Government of Canada office led by an Ambassador. They are located in the capital city of a non-Commonwealth country. They usually provide the full range of consular and trade services. In Commonwealth countries, Embassies are called High Commissions and are led by a High Commissioner. Some Embassies and High Commissions also provide immigration services. Examples: the Embassy of Canada in France, Paris and the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London |
| Embassy Related term: Mission |
A Government of Canada office led by an Ambassador. They are located in the capital city of a non-Commonwealth country. They usually provide the full range of consular and trade services. In Commonwealth countries, Embassies are called High Commissions and are led by a High Commissioner. Some Embassies and High Commissions also provide immigration services. Examples: the Embassy of Canada in France, Paris and the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London |
| Embassy Related term: Mission |
A Government of Canada office led by an Ambassador. They are located in the capital city of a non-Commonwealth country. They usually provide the full range of consular and trade services. In Commonwealth countries, Embassies are called High Commissions and are led by a High Commissioner. Some Embassies and High Commissions also provide immigration services. Examples: the Embassy of Canada in France, Paris and the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London |
| Embassy Related term: Mission |
A Government of Canada office led by an Ambassador. They are located in the capital city of a non-Commonwealth country. They usually provide the full range of consular and trade services. In Commonwealth countries, Embassies are called High Commissions and are led by a High Commissioner. Some Embassies and High Commissions also provide immigration services. Examples: the Embassy of Canada in France, Paris and the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London |
| Embassy Related term: Mission |
A Government of Canada office led by an Ambassador. They are located in the capital city of a non-Commonwealth country. They usually provide the full range of consular and trade services. In Commonwealth countries, Embassies are called High Commissions and are led by a High Commissioner. Some Embassies and High Commissions also provide immigration services. Examples: the Embassy of Canada in France, Paris and the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London |
| Embassy Related term: Mission |
A Government of Canada office led by an Ambassador. They are located in the capital city of a non-Commonwealth country. They usually provide the full range of consular and trade services. In Commonwealth countries, Embassies are called High Commissions and are led by a High Commissioner. Some Embassies and High Commissions also provide immigration services. Examples: the Embassy of Canada in France, Paris and the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London |
| Embassy Related term: Mission |
A Government of Canada office led by an Ambassador. They are located in the capital city of a non-Commonwealth country. They usually provide the full range of consular and trade services. In Commonwealth countries, Embassies are called High Commissions and are led by a High Commissioner. Some Embassies and High Commissions also provide immigration services. Examples: the Embassy of Canada in France, Paris and the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London |
| Embassy Related term: Mission |
A Government of Canada office led by an Ambassador. They are located in the capital city of a non-Commonwealth country. They usually provide the full range of consular and trade services. In Commonwealth countries, Embassies are called High Commissions and are led by a High Commissioner. Some Embassies and High Commissions also provide immigration services. Examples: the Embassy of Canada in France, Paris and the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London |
| Embassy Related term: Mission |
A Government of Canada office led by an Ambassador. They are located in the capital city of a non-Commonwealth country. They usually provide the full range of consular and trade services. In Commonwealth countries, Embassies are called High Commissions and are led by a High Commissioner. Some Embassies and High Commissions also provide immigration services. Examples: the Embassy of Canada in France, Paris and the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London |
| Embassy Related term: Mission |
A Government of Canada office led by an Ambassador. They are located in the capital city of a non-Commonwealth country. They usually provide the full range of consular and trade services. In Commonwealth countries, Embassies are called High Commissions and are led by a High Commissioner. Some Embassies and High Commissions also provide immigration services. Examples: the Embassy of Canada in France, Paris and the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London |
| Embassy Related term: Mission |
A Government of Canada office led by an Ambassador. They are located in the capital city of a non-Commonwealth country. They usually provide the full range of consular and trade services. In Commonwealth countries, Embassies are called High Commissions and are led by a High Commissioner. Some Embassies and High Commissions also provide immigration services. Examples: the Embassy of Canada in France, Paris and the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London |
| Embassy Related term: Mission |
A Government of Canada office led by an Ambassador. They are located in the capital city of a non-Commonwealth country. They usually provide the full range of consular and trade services. In Commonwealth countries, Embassies are called High Commissions and are led by a High Commissioner. Some Embassies and High Commissions also provide immigration services. Examples: the Embassy of Canada in France, Paris and the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London |
| Embassy Related term: Mission |
A Government of Canada office led by an Ambassador. They are located in the capital city of a non-Commonwealth country. They usually provide the full range of consular and trade services. In Commonwealth countries, Embassies are called High Commissions and are led by a High Commissioner. Some Embassies and High Commissions also provide immigration services. Examples: the Embassy of Canada in France, Paris and the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London |
| Embassy Related term: Mission |
A Government of Canada office led by an Ambassador. They are located in the capital city of a non-Commonwealth country. They usually provide the full range of consular and trade services. In Commonwealth countries, Embassies are called High Commissions and are led by a High Commissioner. Some Embassies and High Commissions also provide immigration services. Examples: the Embassy of Canada in France, Paris and the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London |
| Embassy Related term: Mission |
A Government of Canada office led by an Ambassador. They are located in the capital city of a non-Commonwealth country. They usually provide the full range of consular and trade services. In Commonwealth countries, Embassies are called High Commissions and are led by a High Commissioner. Some Embassies and High Commissions also provide immigration services. Examples: the Embassy of Canada in France, Paris and the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London |
| Embassy Related term: Mission |
A Government of Canada office led by an Ambassador. They are located in the capital city of a non-Commonwealth country. They usually provide the full range of consular and trade services. In Commonwealth countries, Embassies are called High Commissions and are led by a High Commissioner. Some Embassies and High Commissions also provide immigration services. Examples: the Embassy of Canada in France, Paris and the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London |
| Embassy Related term: Mission |
A Government of Canada office led by an Ambassador. They are located in the capital city of a non-Commonwealth country. They usually provide the full range of consular and trade services. In Commonwealth countries, Embassies are called High Commissions and are led by a High Commissioner. Some Embassies and High Commissions also provide immigration services. Examples: the Embassy of Canada in France, Paris and the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London |
| Embassy Related term: Mission |
A Government of Canada office led by an Ambassador. They are located in the capital city of a non-Commonwealth country. They usually provide the full range of consular and trade services. In Commonwealth countries, Embassies are called High Commissions and are led by a High Commissioner. Some Embassies and High Commissions also provide immigration services. Examples: the Embassy of Canada in France, Paris and the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London |
| Embassy Related term: Mission |
A Government of Canada office led by an Ambassador. They are located in the capital city of a non-Commonwealth country. They usually provide the full range of consular and trade services. In Commonwealth countries, Embassies are called High Commissions and are led by a High Commissioner. Some Embassies and High Commissions also provide immigration services. Examples: the Embassy of Canada in France, Paris and the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom in London |
| Employer-specific work permit | A type of work permit that indicates:
A person who holds this type of work permit can only work for the employer for the length of time specified, and if applicable, at the location shown on the permit. |
| Employer-specific work permit | A type of work permit that indicates:
A person who holds this type of work permit can only work for the employer for the length of time specified, and if applicable, at the location shown on the permit. |
| Employer-specific work permit | A type of work permit that indicates:
A person who holds this type of work permit can only work for the employer for the length of time specified, and if applicable, at the location shown on the permit. |
| Employer-specific work permit | A type of work permit that indicates:
A person who holds this type of work permit can only work for the employer for the length of time specified, and if applicable, at the location shown on the permit. |
| Employer-specific work permit | A type of work permit that indicates:
A person who holds this type of work permit can only work for the employer for the length of time specified, and if applicable, at the location shown on the permit. |
| English as a second language (ESL) | A program used to teach English to non-native speakers. ESL is usually taught in a setting where English is the dominant language. |
| English as a second language (ESL) | A program used to teach English to non-native speakers. ESL is usually taught in a setting where English is the dominant language. |
| English as a second language (ESL) | A program used to teach English to non-native speakers. ESL is usually taught in a setting where English is the dominant language. |
| Express Entry | An electronic system to manage applications for these immigration programs:
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| Foreign worker | A temporary resident who is legally allowed to work in Canada on a temporary basis. |
| Foreign worker | A temporary resident who is legally allowed to work in Canada on a temporary basis. |
| Foreign worker | A temporary resident who is legally allowed to work in Canada on a temporary basis. |
| Foreign worker | A temporary resident who is legally allowed to work in Canada on a temporary basis. |
| Foreign worker | A temporary resident who is legally allowed to work in Canada on a temporary basis. |
| Foreign worker | A temporary resident who is legally allowed to work in Canada on a temporary basis. |
| Foreign worker | A temporary resident who is legally allowed to work in Canada on a temporary basis. |
| Foreign worker | A temporary resident who is legally allowed to work in Canada on a temporary basis. |
| Foreign worker | A temporary resident who is legally allowed to work in Canada on a temporary basis. |
| Foreign worker | A temporary resident who is legally allowed to work in Canada on a temporary basis. |
| Foreign worker | A temporary resident who is legally allowed to work in Canada on a temporary basis. |
| Foreign worker | A temporary resident who is legally allowed to work in Canada on a temporary basis. |
| Foreign worker | A temporary resident who is legally allowed to work in Canada on a temporary basis. |
| Foreign worker | A temporary resident who is legally allowed to work in Canada on a temporary basis. |
| Foreign worker | A temporary resident who is legally allowed to work in Canada on a temporary basis. |
| Foreign worker | A temporary resident who is legally allowed to work in Canada on a temporary basis. |
| Foreign worker | A temporary resident who is legally allowed to work in Canada on a temporary basis. |
| Foreign worker | A temporary resident who is legally allowed to work in Canada on a temporary basis. |
| Foreign worker | A temporary resident who is legally allowed to work in Canada on a temporary basis. |
| Foreign worker | A temporary resident who is legally allowed to work in Canada on a temporary basis. |
| Foreign worker | A temporary resident who is legally allowed to work in Canada on a temporary basis. |
| Foreign worker | A temporary resident who is legally allowed to work in Canada on a temporary basis. |
| Foreign worker | A temporary resident who is legally allowed to work in Canada on a temporary basis. |
| Foreign worker | A temporary resident who is legally allowed to work in Canada on a temporary basis. |
| Foreign worker | A temporary resident who is legally allowed to work in Canada on a temporary basis. |
| Foreign worker | A temporary resident who is legally allowed to work in Canada on a temporary basis. |
| Francophone | Person for whom French is their first official language of usage in Canada. |
| Francophone | Person for whom French is their first official language of usage in Canada. |
| Francophone | Person for whom French is their first official language of usage in Canada. |
| French as a second language (FSL) | A program used to teach French to non-native speakers. FSL is usually taught in a setting where French is the dominant language. |
| French as a second language (FSL) | A program used to teach French to non-native speakers. FSL is usually taught in a setting where French is the dominant language. |
| French as a second language (FSL) | A program used to teach French to non-native speakers. FSL is usually taught in a setting where French is the dominant language. |
| French as a second language (FSL) | A program used to teach French to non-native speakers. FSL is usually taught in a setting where French is the dominant language. |
| French as a second language (FSL) | A program used to teach French to non-native speakers. FSL is usually taught in a setting where French is the dominant language. |
| Full-time work | At least 30 hours per week for which wages are paid and/or commission is earned. |
| Full-time work | At least 30 hours per week for which wages are paid and/or commission is earned. |
| Full-time work | At least 30 hours per week for which wages are paid and/or commission is earned. |
| General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) | An international agreement that provides the basis for giving some foreign business people easier access to Canada. Many countries that are members of the World Trade Organization have signed the agreement. Three kinds of business people are covered:
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| General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) | An international agreement that provides the basis for giving some foreign business people easier access to Canada. Many countries that are members of the World Trade Organization have signed the agreement. Three kinds of business people are covered:
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| Government-assisted refugee | A person who is outside Canada and has been determined to be a Convention refugee and who receives financial and other support from the Government of Canada or Province of Quebec for up to one year after their arrival in Canada. GARs are selected from applicants referred by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and other referral organizations. |
| Immigration officer | An officer responsible for deciding who can enter and stay in Canada. They usually work at Ports of Entry (airports, land border crossings) or one of our offices in Canada. They may check documents and interview applicants to make sure applications are accurate. |
| Immigration officer | An officer responsible for deciding who can enter and stay in Canada. They usually work at Ports of Entry (airports, land border crossings) or one of our offices in Canada. They may check documents and interview applicants to make sure applications are accurate. |
| Immigration officer | An officer responsible for deciding who can enter and stay in Canada. They usually work at Ports of Entry (airports, land border crossings) or one of our offices in Canada. They may check documents and interview applicants to make sure applications are accurate. |
| Immigration officer | An officer responsible for deciding who can enter and stay in Canada. They usually work at Ports of Entry (airports, land border crossings) or one of our offices in Canada. They may check documents and interview applicants to make sure applications are accurate. |
| Immigration officer | An officer responsible for deciding who can enter and stay in Canada. They usually work at Ports of Entry (airports, land border crossings) or one of our offices in Canada. They may check documents and interview applicants to make sure applications are accurate. |
| In good standing | Refers to a representative who:
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| Inadmissibility | When a person is not allowed to enter or stay in Canada. Reasons can include security concerns, criminal offences, human rights violations, health or financial reasons, and failure to comply with Canada’s immigration laws. |
| Inadmissibility | When a person is not allowed to enter or stay in Canada. Reasons can include security concerns, criminal offences, human rights violations, health or financial reasons, and failure to comply with Canada’s immigration laws. |
| Inadmissibility | When a person is not allowed to enter or stay in Canada. Reasons can include security concerns, criminal offences, human rights violations, health or financial reasons, and failure to comply with Canada’s immigration laws. |
| Inadmissibility | When a person is not allowed to enter or stay in Canada. Reasons can include security concerns, criminal offences, human rights violations, health or financial reasons, and failure to comply with Canada’s immigration laws. |
| Inadmissibility | When a person is not allowed to enter or stay in Canada. Reasons can include security concerns, criminal offences, human rights violations, health or financial reasons, and failure to comply with Canada’s immigration laws. |
| Inadmissibility | When a person is not allowed to enter or stay in Canada. Reasons can include security concerns, criminal offences, human rights violations, health or financial reasons, and failure to comply with Canada’s immigration laws. |
| Inadmissibility | When a person is not allowed to enter or stay in Canada. Reasons can include security concerns, criminal offences, human rights violations, health or financial reasons, and failure to comply with Canada’s immigration laws. |
| Inadmissibility | When a person is not allowed to enter or stay in Canada. Reasons can include security concerns, criminal offences, human rights violations, health or financial reasons, and failure to comply with Canada’s immigration laws. |
| Inadmissibility | When a person is not allowed to enter or stay in Canada. Reasons can include security concerns, criminal offences, human rights violations, health or financial reasons, and failure to comply with Canada’s immigration laws. |
| Inadmissibility | When a person is not allowed to enter or stay in Canada. Reasons can include security concerns, criminal offences, human rights violations, health or financial reasons, and failure to comply with Canada’s immigration laws. |
| Inadmissibility | When a person is not allowed to enter or stay in Canada. Reasons can include security concerns, criminal offences, human rights violations, health or financial reasons, and failure to comply with Canada’s immigration laws. |
| Inadmissibility | When a person is not allowed to enter or stay in Canada. Reasons can include security concerns, criminal offences, human rights violations, health or financial reasons, and failure to comply with Canada’s immigration laws. |
| Inadmissibility | When a person is not allowed to enter or stay in Canada. Reasons can include security concerns, criminal offences, human rights violations, health or financial reasons, and failure to comply with Canada’s immigration laws. |
| Inadmissibility | When a person is not allowed to enter or stay in Canada. Reasons can include security concerns, criminal offences, human rights violations, health or financial reasons, and failure to comply with Canada’s immigration laws. |
| Inadmissibility | When a person is not allowed to enter or stay in Canada. Reasons can include security concerns, criminal offences, human rights violations, health or financial reasons, and failure to comply with Canada’s immigration laws. |
| Inadmissibility | When a person is not allowed to enter or stay in Canada. Reasons can include security concerns, criminal offences, human rights violations, health or financial reasons, and failure to comply with Canada’s immigration laws. |
| Inadmissibility | When a person is not allowed to enter or stay in Canada. Reasons can include security concerns, criminal offences, human rights violations, health or financial reasons, and failure to comply with Canada’s immigration laws. |
| Inadmissibility | When a person is not allowed to enter or stay in Canada. Reasons can include security concerns, criminal offences, human rights violations, health or financial reasons, and failure to comply with Canada’s immigration laws. |
| Inadmissibility | When a person is not allowed to enter or stay in Canada. Reasons can include security concerns, criminal offences, human rights violations, health or financial reasons, and failure to comply with Canada’s immigration laws. |
| Inadmissibility | When a person is not allowed to enter or stay in Canada. Reasons can include security concerns, criminal offences, human rights violations, health or financial reasons, and failure to comply with Canada’s immigration laws. |
| Inadmissibility | When a person is not allowed to enter or stay in Canada. Reasons can include security concerns, criminal offences, human rights violations, health or financial reasons, and failure to comply with Canada’s immigration laws. |
| Inadmissibility | When a person is not allowed to enter or stay in Canada. Reasons can include security concerns, criminal offences, human rights violations, health or financial reasons, and failure to comply with Canada’s immigration laws. |
| Inadmissibility | When a person is not allowed to enter or stay in Canada. Reasons can include security concerns, criminal offences, human rights violations, health or financial reasons, and failure to comply with Canada’s immigration laws. |
| Inadmissibility | When a person is not allowed to enter or stay in Canada. Reasons can include security concerns, criminal offences, human rights violations, health or financial reasons, and failure to comply with Canada’s immigration laws. |
| Individual rehabilitation | |
| Intercountry adoption | A legal adoption of a child residing in another country that complies with the laws of both the sending and receiving countries. |
| Intercountry adoption | A legal adoption of a child residing in another country that complies with the laws of both the sending and receiving countries. |
| Intercountry adoption | A legal adoption of a child residing in another country that complies with the laws of both the sending and receiving countries. |
| Intercountry adoption | A legal adoption of a child residing in another country that complies with the laws of both the sending and receiving countries. |
| Intercountry adoption | A legal adoption of a child residing in another country that complies with the laws of both the sending and receiving countries. |
| International Experience Canada (IEC) | A youth exchange program allowing Canadians, 18 to 35, to live and work in other countries, generally for up to one year at a time. The reciprocity of the program allows for youth from these same countries to live and work in Canada for up to one year. |
| International medical graduate | A person who has graduated from a medical school not accredited in Canada (by the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools) or in the U.S. (by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education). This term includes graduates of a U.S. school of osteopathic medicine accredited by the American Osteopathic Association. |
| International student | See Foreign student. |
| Invitation round | A process where we invite candidates from a pool to apply for:
We hold these rounds on a regular basis. See also: Invitation to apply, pool |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| IRCC office | An office in Canada that supports immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs. This term does not include ports of entry or case processing centres. |
| Local IRCC office | An IRCC service location in Canada. This term does not include ports of entry or CPCs. |
| Local IRCC office | An IRCC service location in Canada. This term does not include ports of entry or CPCs. |
| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Medical examination | A physical examination (that could also include laboratory/radiology tests depending on age) performed by an IRCC appointed medical doctor that all immigrants and some visitors must go through before they are allowed into Canada. An applicant must be in good health and have no conditions or illnesses that:
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| Middle school | An institution that provides educational programs for grades 7 and 8, in between elementary school and high school. |
| Middle school | An institution that provides educational programs for grades 7 and 8, in between elementary school and high school. |
| Middle school | An institution that provides educational programs for grades 7 and 8, in between elementary school and high school. |
| Middle school | An institution that provides educational programs for grades 7 and 8, in between elementary school and high school. |
| Middle school | An institution that provides educational programs for grades 7 and 8, in between elementary school and high school. |
| Middle school | An institution that provides educational programs for grades 7 and 8, in between elementary school and high school. |
| Notary public | A person authorized by a province or territory’s law to be an official witness to the signing of contracts, deeds and other legal documents. They can also certify documents. Depending on the province or territory, a notary may also be able to draft documents, such as contracts. The requirements to be a notary differ in each province and territory. |
| Notary public | A person authorized by a province or territory’s law to be an official witness to the signing of contracts, deeds and other legal documents. They can also certify documents. Depending on the province or territory, a notary may also be able to draft documents, such as contracts. The requirements to be a notary differ in each province and territory. |
| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Open work permit | A type of work permit that allows a person to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
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| Permanent resident card |
A wallet-sized plastic document issued to all new permanent residents (and to existing permanent residents, when requested) to confirm their status in Canada. The card includes identifying details and the signature of the person it was issued to. |
| Permanent resident card |
A wallet-sized plastic document issued to all new permanent residents (and to existing permanent residents, when requested) to confirm their status in Canada. The card includes identifying details and the signature of the person it was issued to. |
| Permanent resident card |
A wallet-sized plastic document issued to all new permanent residents (and to existing permanent residents, when requested) to confirm their status in Canada. The card includes identifying details and the signature of the person it was issued to. |
| Permanent resident visa | A document issued by an IRCC visa office overseas to a foreign national. It allows that person to travel to Canada to become a permanent resident. |
| Permanent resident visa | A document issued by an IRCC visa office overseas to a foreign national. It allows that person to travel to Canada to become a permanent resident. |
| Prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR) | This is a process that is used across Canada by schools, colleges, universities, employers and governments to formally recognize a person’s skills that they have acquired outside of formal education settings. This process allows people to have these skills assessed and possibly recognized in the form of academic credits. For more information on prior learning assessment and recognition, see the Canadian Association of Prior Learning Assessment (Pan-Canadian) |
| Privately sponsored refugee | A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada. Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors. |
| Privately sponsored refugee | A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada. Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors. |
| Privately sponsored refugee | A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada. Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors. |
| Privately sponsored refugee | A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada. Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors. |
| Privately sponsored refugee | A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada. Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors. |
| Privately sponsored refugee | A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada. Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors. |
| Privately sponsored refugee | A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada. Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors. |
| Privately sponsored refugee | A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada. Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors. |
| Privately sponsored refugee | A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada. Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors. |
| Privately sponsored refugee | A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada. Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors. |
| Privately sponsored refugee | A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada. Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors. |
| Privately sponsored refugee | A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada. Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors. |
| Privately sponsored refugee | A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada. Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors. |
| Privately sponsored refugee | A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada. Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors. |
| Privately sponsored refugee | A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada. Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors. |
| Privately sponsored refugee | A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada. Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors. |
| Privately sponsored refugee | A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada. Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors. |
| Privately sponsored refugee | A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada. Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors. |
| Privately sponsored refugee | A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada. Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors. |
| Privately sponsored refugee | A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada. Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors. |
| Privately sponsored refugee | A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada. Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors. |
| Privately sponsored refugee | A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada. Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors. |
| Privately sponsored refugee | A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada. Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors. |
| Privately sponsored refugee | A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada. Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors. |
| Privately sponsored refugee | A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada. Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors. |
| Privately sponsored refugee | A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada. Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors. |
| Privately sponsored refugee | A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada. Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors. |
| Privately sponsored refugee | A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada. Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors. |
| Privately sponsored refugee | A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada. Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors. |
| Privately sponsored refugee | A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada. Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors. |
| Privately sponsored refugee | A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada. Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors. |
| Probation | If you are on probation, you have been convicted of a crime or offence and have been released without having to go to a penitentiary, jail, reformatory or prison. Typically a person on probation must live under certain conditions set by the court, for example, a curfew or not allowed to take alcohol. |
| Probation | If you are on probation, you have been convicted of a crime or offence and have been released without having to go to a penitentiary, jail, reformatory or prison. Typically a person on probation must live under certain conditions set by the court, for example, a curfew or not allowed to take alcohol. |
| Probation | If you are on probation, you have been convicted of a crime or offence and have been released without having to go to a penitentiary, jail, reformatory or prison. Typically a person on probation must live under certain conditions set by the court, for example, a curfew or not allowed to take alcohol. |
| Professional training | A type of training usually offered to a person who is already a professional in a given field. This type of training is usually recognized as meeting an official standard of an industry, association, or profession. |
| Professional training | A type of training usually offered to a person who is already a professional in a given field. This type of training is usually recognized as meeting an official standard of an industry, association, or profession. |
| Provincial or territorial nominee | Someone who is nominated for immigration to Canada by a provincial or territorial government that has a Provincial Nominee Program. Nominees have the skills, education and work experience needed to make an immediate economic contribution to the province or territory that nominates them. |
| Provincial or territorial nominee | Someone who is nominated for immigration to Canada by a provincial or territorial government that has a Provincial Nominee Program. Nominees have the skills, education and work experience needed to make an immediate economic contribution to the province or territory that nominates them. |
| Provincial or territorial nominee | Someone who is nominated for immigration to Canada by a provincial or territorial government that has a Provincial Nominee Program. Nominees have the skills, education and work experience needed to make an immediate economic contribution to the province or territory that nominates them. |
| Provincial or territorial nominee | Someone who is nominated for immigration to Canada by a provincial or territorial government that has a Provincial Nominee Program. Nominees have the skills, education and work experience needed to make an immediate economic contribution to the province or territory that nominates them. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program | The Government of Canada’s program under which refugees from abroad, who meet Canada’s refugee resettlement criteria, are selected and admitted to Canada. |
| Renunciation of citizenship |
The process by which a citizen willingly gives up officially his or her Canadian citizenship. Once a citizenship judge approves an application for renunciation, a renunciation certificate is issued. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Revocation of citizenship | A person’s citizenship may be revoked (taken away) for any one of these reasons:
If a person’s citizenship is revoked, they must wait 10 years before they can be granted citizenship again. |
| Secondary school | An institution that provides an education to students who have completed elementary school. These schools usually include grades 9 through 12 (although, in some areas, they start with grade 7). In the province of Quebec, secondary grades are called grades 1 through 5. Applicants for primary and secondary schools do not need a designated learning institution (DLI) number on their application form. |
| Sector council | An organization that brings together representatives from business, labour, education, and professional groups within an industry or profession. |
| Sector council | An organization that brings together representatives from business, labour, education, and professional groups within an industry or profession. |
| Self-supporting refugee | An applicant accepted as a Convention refugee abroad, or as a member of the Country of Asylum Class, who has sufficient financial resources to support themselves in Canada. |
| Self-supporting refugee | An applicant accepted as a Convention refugee abroad, or as a member of the Country of Asylum Class, who has sufficient financial resources to support themselves in Canada. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Spouse | A legal marriage partner. This term includes both opposite- and same-sex relationships but does not include common-law partnerships. |
| Surname | Your surname is your family name. When filling out applications, type your surname as it appears on your passport, travel or identity document or any letters you got from the visa office or case processing centre where you sent your application (even if the name is misspelled). Do not use initials. If you do not have a surname on your passport, travel or identity document, enter all your given name(s) in the surname field and leave the given name field blank. |
| Surname | Your surname is your family name. When filling out applications, type your surname as it appears on your passport, travel or identity document or any letters you got from the visa office or case processing centre where you sent your application (even if the name is misspelled). Do not use initials. If you do not have a surname on your passport, travel or identity document, enter all your given name(s) in the surname field and leave the given name field blank. |
| Surname | Your surname is your family name. When filling out applications, type your surname as it appears on your passport, travel or identity document or any letters you got from the visa office or case processing centre where you sent your application (even if the name is misspelled). Do not use initials. If you do not have a surname on your passport, travel or identity document, enter all your given name(s) in the surname field and leave the given name field blank. |
| Surname | Your surname is your family name. When filling out applications, type your surname as it appears on your passport, travel or identity document or any letters you got from the visa office or case processing centre where you sent your application (even if the name is misspelled). Do not use initials. If you do not have a surname on your passport, travel or identity document, enter all your given name(s) in the surname field and leave the given name field blank. |
| Surname | Your surname is your family name. When filling out applications, type your surname as it appears on your passport, travel or identity document or any letters you got from the visa office or case processing centre where you sent your application (even if the name is misspelled). Do not use initials. If you do not have a surname on your passport, travel or identity document, enter all your given name(s) in the surname field and leave the given name field blank. |
| Valid | For a document-legal, not expired, and accepted by IRCC. |
| Valid | For a document-legal, not expired, and accepted by IRCC. |
| Valid | For a document-legal, not expired, and accepted by IRCC. |
| Valid | For a document-legal, not expired, and accepted by IRCC. |
| Valid | For a document-legal, not expired, and accepted by IRCC. |
| Valid | For a document-legal, not expired, and accepted by IRCC. |
| Valid | For a document-legal, not expired, and accepted by IRCC. |
| Valid | For a document-legal, not expired, and accepted by IRCC. |
| Valid | For a document-legal, not expired, and accepted by IRCC. |
| Valid | For a document-legal, not expired, and accepted by IRCC. |
| Valid | For a document-legal, not expired, and accepted by IRCC. |
| Valid | For a document-legal, not expired, and accepted by IRCC. |
| Valid | For a document-legal, not expired, and accepted by IRCC. |
| Valid | For a document-legal, not expired, and accepted by IRCC. |
| Valid | For a document-legal, not expired, and accepted by IRCC. |
| Valid | For a document-legal, not expired, and accepted by IRCC. |
| Valid | For a document-legal, not expired, and accepted by IRCC. |
| Valid | For a document-legal, not expired, and accepted by IRCC. |
| Valid | For a document-legal, not expired, and accepted by IRCC. |
| Valid | For a document-legal, not expired, and accepted by IRCC. |
| Verification of Status Document | A document that includes a person’s immigration information such as the date and place that you where you came to Canada. It can be used to prove your immigration status. It cannot be used for travel and is not an identity document. |
| Verification of Status Document | A document that includes a person’s immigration information such as the date and place that you where you came to Canada. It can be used to prove your immigration status. It cannot be used for travel and is not an identity document. |
| Verification of Status Document | A document that includes a person’s immigration information such as the date and place that you where you came to Canada. It can be used to prove your immigration status. It cannot be used for travel and is not an identity document. |
| Verification of Status Document | A document that includes a person’s immigration information such as the date and place that you where you came to Canada. It can be used to prove your immigration status. It cannot be used for travel and is not an identity document. |
| Verification of Status Document | A document that includes a person’s immigration information such as the date and place that you where you came to Canada. It can be used to prove your immigration status. It cannot be used for travel and is not an identity document. |
| Verification of Status Document | A document that includes a person’s immigration information such as the date and place that you where you came to Canada. It can be used to prove your immigration status. It cannot be used for travel and is not an identity document. |
| Verification of Status Document | A document that includes a person’s immigration information such as the date and place that you where you came to Canada. It can be used to prove your immigration status. It cannot be used for travel and is not an identity document. |
| Verification of Status Document | A document that includes a person’s immigration information such as the date and place that you where you came to Canada. It can be used to prove your immigration status. It cannot be used for travel and is not an identity document. |
| Verification of Status Document | A document that includes a person’s immigration information such as the date and place that you where you came to Canada. It can be used to prove your immigration status. It cannot be used for travel and is not an identity document. |
| Verification of Status Document | A document that includes a person’s immigration information such as the date and place that you where you came to Canada. It can be used to prove your immigration status. It cannot be used for travel and is not an identity document. |
| Visitor visa |
Informal term for a temporary resident visa.
See Multiple-entry visa, Single-entry visa, Temporary resident visa. |
| Vocational training | A preparation for a specific occupation in industry, agriculture or trade. This training generally includes technical, organizational and basic skills training. It may be offered through on-the-job programs, by unions in conjunction with businesses, by community colleges or universities in conjunction with a specific industry, and by private career colleges. |
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