List of Common Acronyms

AIP Atlantic Immigration Program
AIPP Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program
ANC Association for New Canadians
CADO Companies And Deeds Online
CBSA Canada Border Services Agency
CELPIP Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program
CIC Citizenship and Immigration Canada
CLB Canadian Language Benchmark
CoPR Confirmation of Permanent Residence
CRS Comprehensive Ranking System
ECA Educational Credential Assessment
eCoPR Electronic Confirmation of Permanent Residence
EE Express Entry
EESW Express Entry Skilled Worker
EOI Expression of Interest
ESDC Employment and Social Development Canada
ESL English as a Second Language
FAQ Frequently Asked Questions
FCR Foreign Credential Recognition
FN Foreign National
FQR Foreign Qualifications Recognition
IELTS International English Language Testing System
IG International Graduate
IMP International Mobility Program (Gov. of Canada Program, PNP & AIP)
IRCC Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
IRPA Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
IRPR Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations
IPDO Immigration Program Development Officer
ITA Invitation To Apply
JIG Department of Jobs, Immigration and Growth
JVA Job Vacancy Assessment
LMDO Labour Market Development Officer
LMIA Labour Market Impact Assessment
MCP Medical Care Plan
NAICS North American Industry Classification System
NL Newfoundland and Labrador
NLPNP / PNP Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program
NOC National Occupational Classification
OIM Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism
PA Principal Applicant
PF (Letter) Procedural Fairness (Letter)
PGWP Post Graduate Work Permit
PN Provincial Nominee
PR Permanent Residence, Permanent Residency
PSNL Priority Skills NL
PT Provinces and Territories
RFP Request For Proposals
SIN Social Insurance Number
SW Skilled Worked
TEER Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibilities
TEF Test d’Evaluation de Francais
TFW Temporary Foreign Worker
TFWP Temporary Foreign Worker Program (Gov. of Canada Program)
TRV Temporary Resident Visa
UCI Unique Client Identifier
VAC Visa Application Centre
WP Work Permit