Immigration Acronyms

[rajkamalmohanram]

Hi, can someone help me to know if we as a couple have applied for immigration and only a dependent wants to travel first and main applicant will continue his job for few more months.? Is that possible..? Please please guide

Not possible.

The dependent MUST land along with the PA or after the PA lands. The dependent CANNOT land before PA lands.

 

[nekeol]

Hi, can someone help me to know if we as a couple have applied for immigration and only a dependent wants to travel first and main applicant will continue his job for few more months.? Is that possible..? Please please guide

No it is not possible, they should land togather or dependent after

 

[Divya.244]

Yeah I thought so.....but my agent is saying that if you show the required amount you are carrying with your first visit you can travel alone and main applicant can follow in coming 9 months

 

[nekeol]

Yeah I thought so.....but my agent is saying that if you show the required amount you are carrying with your first visit you can travel alone and main applicant can follow in coming 9 months

then follow your agent, but I am quite sure, u must bring all funds equal to the whole family, and therefore your family will be able to land without you after your landing.

 

[koranankur]

thank you all for your support with info, this is a great forum

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Yeah I thought so.....but my agent is saying that if you show the required amount you are carrying with your first visit you can travel alone and main applicant can follow in coming 9 months

No. You must be able to show documents proving sufficient funds for your entire family on demand. Your agent is full of shit, IMO.

 

[Oscar.95]

I have another acronym that I still do not find the definition of .... SA ?

Anyone know in here ?? :-X

 

[chilkootcee]

Acronyms and GCMS notes explained can be found on this spreadsheet

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qp2u3X_F10-peLhSZnPwBNAZivuICTZIA2eyB-tOerE/edit#gid=0

C.

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

I have another acronym that I still do not find the definition of .... SA ?

Anyone know in here ?? :-X

Spousal Application, probably.

 

[chilkootcee]

Spousal Application, probably.

It means sponsorship approval...and it is on the list of acronyms in the link that I posted....were you able to open it?

C.

 

[THILAK82]

does any body can help me ?

I have applied for the Canadian PR in 2012 but still its processing, last year August they have asked me to update the new IELTS and education credentials I updated it on September after that 4 months passed but still I didn't get any mail from CIC.

im waiting for my medical, does anybody know a time ? how long I have to wait for medical ?

 

[krutarth]

Is it possible to get visa just on the base of study permit and offer letter to renter in to the canada?

 

[THILAK82]

I have applied 4 years ago but my file is still processing, last year they have invited to me to apply through express entry I applied it and then on August I have been asked to update the my new IELTS since my IELTS expired and education credentials as well to issue medicals. I have updated the same but still I didn't receive any update

can anybody help in this regard pls.

 

[nekeol]

Is it possible to get visa just on the base of study permit and offer letter to renter in to the canada?

When anyone has valid Study permit then it is possible, better to check with your embassy.

 

[canesmemoire]

Immigration acronyms:
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AOR - Acknowledgement of Receipt

CAIPS - Computer Assisted Immigration Processing System. This is the computer system used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada for storing all overseas visa application information. This system records every bit of information you provide. It is like an electronic identity; existence of the applicant. This is very helpful when anything abnormal happens (e.g. delay in reply, lack of updation, long processing time). It is also helpful when you are selected for the interview. You can know the probable cause of interview requirement by obtaining the CAIPS notes.
CANN - Community Airport Newcomers’ Network
CELPIP - Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program. This is one of only two English language testing organizations approved by CIC (IELTS is the other). CELPIP testing is only available in Canada (Vancouver and Toronto) and China.
CPP - Canada Pension Plan
CIC - Citizenship and Immigration Canada
CICIC - Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials
CIDA - Canadian International Development Agency
COPR - Confirmation of Permanent Resident Form
CSQ - Certificate du Selection du Quebec (Quebec Certificate of Selection)

DMP - Designated Medical Practitioner. Under the Skilled Worker Program application all family members must undergo a medical exam, performed by a doctor that has been approved by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
IRPA - Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
IRPR - Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations
EAL - English as an Additional Language
e-CAS - e-Client Application Status. This on-line service allows CIC clients to view securely the status of immigration and/or citizenship application(s) on-line, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You may use this service if you have sponsored a member of the family class, applied for permanent residence from within or outside Canada, applied for a permanent resident card (initial, replacement or renewal), applied for a grant of Canadian citizenship, or applied for a proof of Canadian citizenship.
EFL - English as a Foreign Language
EI - Employment Insurance (also sometimes referred to as unemployment insurance)
ELT - English Language Training/Teaching
ESL - English as a Second Language
ESOL - English for Speakers of Other Languages
ESP - English for Specific Purposes
GIC - Guaranteed Investment Certificate
GST - Goods and Services Tax
H&C grounds - Humanitarian and Compassionate grounds. In the case of Canadian immigration, refers to section A25(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Any person who does not comply with the three categories of immigration to Canada (family, economic and refugee) may ask to be considered for immigration selection on H&C grounds.
HRDC (see HRSDC) - former Human Resources Development Canada
HRSDC - Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. The government agency responsible for performing both Arranged Employment Opinions and Labour Market Opinions for the purposes of obtaining employment confirmation letters. Such letters may be required by Skilled Worker applicants when attempting to qualify for the additional ten points under the Arranged Employment Factor.
ICCS - International Council for Canadian Studies
ID - Identification
IELTS - International English Language Testing System. One of only two English language testing organizations approved by CIC (CELPIP is the other). Note that Skilled Worker applicants will want to complete the IELTS 'General Training' exams, not the 'Academic Training' exams.
IRPA - Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
MSP - Medical Services Plan
NOC - National Occupational Classification
NGO - Non-Governmental Organization
OLA - Open Learning Agency
PST - Provincial Sales Tax
RCMP - Royal Canadian Mounted Police
RRPF - Right of Permanent Residence Fee
RRSP - Registered Retirement Savings Plan
SIN -Social Insurance Number
SWP - Skilled Worker Program
TEF - Test d'Evaluation de Français. The only French language testing organization approved by CIC. Note that Skilled Workers are to complete the following tests: Comprehension Ocrite / Comprehension Orale / Expression Ecrite / Expression Orale.
VSO - Voluntary Services Overseas
WCB - Workers’ Compensation Board
YMCA - Young Men’s Christian Association
YWCA - Young Women’s Christian Association
IA-Intial Assessment
PPR-Passport Request

This post is just so awesome.. I learn a lot from this acronyms I don't need to type all of the words especially if it's too long