Meanings of some usual abbreviations like PPR, RPRF, AUG etc

[shri_boss]

I'm about to apply in CEC.

I'm seeing lots of Abbreviations like RPRF, PPR, AuG etc., Can anyone let me know some important terms in this process?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Omshri]

These are pretty simple.. just search .. you will get details on this site only..

 

[CEC2013]

I'm about to apply in CEC.
I'm seeing lots of Abbreviations like RPRF, PPR, AuG etc., Can anyone let me know some important terms in this process?

I feel like doing 1 positive thing today, so here it goes... 8)

CEC - Canadian Experience Class
AOR - Acknowledgment of Receipt
MR - Medical request
RPRF - Right of permanent residence fee
PPR - Passport request
COPR - Confirmation of permanent residence
Counterfoil - Visa attached to passports of non-visa exempt countries

PCC - Police clearance certificate
IELTS - International English language testing service
CELPIP - Canadian English language proficiency index program
NOC - National occupational classification
OB - Operational bulletin
IRPA - Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
eCAS - Electronic client application status
GCMS - Global case management system
VO - Visa officer
CIO - Centralized Intake Office
CPPO - Case Processing Pilot Ottawa
BOWP - Bridged open work permit
PGWP - Post graduation work permit
WP - Work permit

Eligibility - CIC evaluation of your compliance with all requirements (pass or fail)
Medical - Applicants medical exam when requested by CIC
Criminality - PCC sent with application, including CIC independent checks and RCMP (when requested)
Security - Checks completed by CSIS

But as Omshri said, in the future, you can always search and find almost everything on the forum. Best of luck!

 

[shri_boss]

WOW!!!!!

CEC2013. Thanks a lot....Hopefully I don't need to refer other posts. Your details include all terms what I want.

Thanks again.

 

[kaanva]

+1 for you CEC 2013

 

[rk186024]

Here are some most commonly used acronyms in Express Entry :

CIC – Citizenship and Immigration Canada (on some pages the name CIC has been updated to IRCC)

IRCC : Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

AOR – Acknowledgement of Receipt : Initial confirmation from CIC that they have received your file/application.

CEC – Canadian Experience Class

CELPIP – Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program. : One of the English language tests, similar to IELTS

CIO – Centralized Intake Office

CoPR – Confirmation of Permanent Residence

CLB – Canadian Language Benchmarks

CPC – Case Processing Centre

CIO – Centralized Intake Office

CRS – Comprehensive Ranking System

DMP – Designated Medical Practitioner : Your medical tests must be performed by a Designated Medical Practitioner.

ECA – Educational Credential Assessment

e-CAS – e-Client Application Status: Online service provided by CIC wherein applicants can view the status and progress of their application

e-APR – Electronic Application for Permanent Residence

FSW – Federal Skilled Worker

GCMS – Global Case Management System

HRSDC – Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

ITA – Invitation to Apply

IRPA – Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

IRPR – Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations

IELTS – International English Language Testing System.

LMIA – Labour Market Impact Assessment ; It is a document that Canadian employers may need to get before hiring a foreign worker.

MEC – Minimum Entry Criteria

NOC – National Occupational Classification

PPR – Passport Request

PCC – Police clearance certificate

PGWP – Post-graduation work permit

PNP -Provincial Nominee Program

PoF – Proof of Funds (Settlement funds)

RRPF – Right of Permanent Residence Fee

TEF – Test d’Evaluation de Français : French language testing organization

UCI – Unique Client Identifier : It appears on official documents you get from CIC. It has four numbers, a hyphen and four more numbers. (Example: 0000-0000).

WES – World Education Services

You will find more terms and definitions in the links below:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/glossary.asp

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/statistics/data-release/2014-Q3/pr-glossary.asp