Immigration Acronyms:

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Immigration acronyms:
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AIP = Approval in Principle (for PR within Canada)
AOR = Acknowledgement of Receipt (for apps outside Canada)
CAIPS = Computer Assisted Immigration Processing System (for apps processed abroad)
CBSA = Canadian Border Services Agency
CIC = Customs and Immigration Canada
CRC = Criminal Record Check
CSQ = Certificate of Selection Quebec
DMP = Designated Medical Practitioner
FOSS = Field Operations Support System (for apps within Canada)
IA = Initial Approval (for apps done outside Canada)
IO = Immigration officer
IELTS = International English Language Testing System
IMM + numbers = refers to CIC applications and forms
Interpol = International Police
IP = Manual for inland processing
LICO = Low Income Cut-off
MOC = Marriage of convenience
MP = Minister of Parliament
NOC = National Occupation Code
OP = Manual for overseas processing
POE = Port of Entry
PPR = Passport request
PR = Permanent Resident/Residence
ROLF/RORLF = Right of Landing Fees/Right of Resident Landing Fees
RPRF = Right of Permanent Resident Fee
SP = Study Permit
WP = Work Permit