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There are many immigration specific terms and acronyms used during the process of immigration to Canada.

Here are some of the most commonly used, along with their full title.

IRCC – Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

IRPA – Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

IRPR - – Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations

ESDC – Employment and Social Development Canada

CBSA – Canada Border Services Agency

CICC – College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants

CAPIC – Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants

CEC – Canadian Experience Class

CSQ – Certificat de Sélection du Québec (Québec Selection Certificate)

CAQ – Certificat d'acceptation du Québec (Québec Acceptance Certificate)

PNP – Provincial Nominee Program

AINP – Alberta Immigrant Nominee Programme

RPRF – Right of Permanent Residence Fee

NOC – National Occupational Classification

TRP – Temporary Residence Permit

TWF - Temporary Foreign Worker