AIPP

Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program, now replaced by AIP.

AIP

Atlantic Immigration Program, a pathway for workers to move to Atlantic Canada.

BC

The province of British Columbia, on the west coast of Canada.

BCPNP

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) of the province of B.C.

BOWP

Bridging Open Work Permit, lets you keep working while your PR file is in process.

CEC

Canadian Experience Class, an Express Entry stream for people with Canadian work experience.

COPR

Confirmation of Permanent Residence, the document you receive when approved for PR.

CRS

Comprehensive Ranking System, the points system used in Express Entry.

CUSMA

Canada United States Mexico Agreement, offers LMIA-exempt work permits for certain jobs.

DDV

Digital Document Validation, the IRCC system that checks some online submissions.

EE

Express Entry, Canada’s main economic immigration system.

eTA

Electronic Travel Authorization, entry approval for visa-exempt travellers arriving by air.

FTE

Full Time Equivalent. 0.8 FTE means 80% of full-time (usually four days a week).

GCMS

Global Case Management System, internal IRCC notes you can request for updates.

IELTS

International English Language Testing System, accepted for immigration.

IRCC

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the federal department handling applications.

ITA

Invitation to Apply, the official invite to submit your PR application.

LMIA

Labour Market Impact Assessment, shows no Canadian workers were available.

MLTSSL

Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List, used mainly for Australian immigration comparisons but often referenced by newcomers researching Canada.

NOC

National Occupational Classification, Canada’s job classification system used for eligibility.