Canadian Immigration Lingo: Essential Guide to Acronyms

Embarking on a journey to immigrate to Canada? You'll quickly discover a whole new language of acronyms. Don't let this alphabet soup intimidate you! We've got you covered with a quick breakdown of the most important terms you'll encounter.

• ASC (Application Support Centre): Where you submit your immigration application in the USA.
• ELT (Enhanced Language Training): A program to help newcomers improve their language skills and find jobs faster.
• ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization): The electronic visa you need to enter Canada if you're from a visa-exempt country.
• IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada): The folks in charge of everything immigration-related, from processing applications to setting immigration targets.
• LICO (Low Income Cut-Off): The income threshold below which a family is considered to be living in poverty, varying by family size and location.
• LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment): The document an employer needs to prove they couldn't find a Canadian to fill a job before hiring a foreign worker.
• NOC (National Occupational Classification): The system that categorizes all jobs in Canada.
• PGWP (Post-Graduation Work Permit): A work permit available to international students who have graduated from a Canadian institution, allowing them to gain work experience in Canada.
• PNP (Provincial Nominee Program): The pathway for skilled workers and entrepreneurs to immigrate to a specific province.
• PR (Permanent Residence): The official status that allows you to live and work in Canada permanently.
• TFW (Temporary Foreign Worker): Someone with a work permit who's working in Canada for a limited time.
• TFWP (Temporary Foreign Worker Program): The program that allows companies to hire TFWs when there's a labor shortage.

Mastering this lingo is your first step towards a smooth immigration experience. Now you're ready to tackle the rest of the process!