{"id":32209,"date":"2022-03-01T08:44:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T13:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immetis.com\/the-little-glossary-of-immigrations-terms-h-to-o-by-immetis\/"},"modified":"2026-02-19T12:31:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T17:31:14","slug":"immigration-the-essential-glossary-from-h-to-o-by-immetis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/immetis.com\/en\/immigration-the-essential-glossary-from-h-to-o-by-immetis\/","title":{"rendered":"Immigration: The essential glossary from H to O"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-little-glossary-of-immigrations-terms-h-to-o-by-immetis\">The little glossary of immigrations terms : H to O by Immetis<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-every-year-thousands-of-foreign-nationals-come-to-canada-for-various-reasons-and-projects\">Every year, thousands of foreign nationals come to Canada for various reasons and projects. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-there-are-different-options-for-immigrating-to-canada-these-depend-on-your-chosen-province-your-plans-or-your-personal-profile-programs-uci-invitation-letter-naturalization-ircc-it-can-be-hard-to-make-sense-of-all-these-terms\">There are different options for immigrating to Canada. These depend on your chosen province, your plans, or your personal profile. Programs, UCI, invitation letter, naturalization, IRCC\u2026 It can be hard to make sense of all these terms.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-this-glossary-contains-all-the-essential-vocabulary-you-need-to-know-if-you-re-considering-the-canadian-experience-covering-terms-from-h-to-o-the-glossary-for-terms-from-a-to-g-can-be-re-discovered\">This glossary contains all the essential vocabulary you need to know if you\u2019re considering the Canadian experience, covering terms from H to O. The <a href=\"https:\/\/immetis.com\/en\/immigration-the-essential-glossary-from-a-to-g-by-immetis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">glossary for terms from A to G<\/a> can be (re)discovered.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\">H<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-high-commission\"><strong><strong>High Commission<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A Canadian government office equivalent to an embassy, located only in Commonwealth countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color wp-element-button\" style=\"color:#a54b4a\">I<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IELTS&nbsp;(International English Language Testing System)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A test used to assess the English language proficiency of immigration candidates. It may be required to support applications under certain immigration programs (notably in the Express Entry system).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Immigration<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The act of settling in a country other than one\u2019s own. Motivations can include job opportunities or the pursuit of better living conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-immigration-and-refugee-protection-act-irpa\"><strong>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The law governing immigration to Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-immigration-status\"><strong>Immigration status<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Defines whether an individual is a temporary resident, permanent resident, or holds another immigration status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-imp-international-mobility-program\"><strong>IMP (International Mobility Program)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Allows Canadian employers to hire temporary foreign workers without a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), for eligible candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-instruction-guide\"><strong><strong>Instruction guide<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Documents providing the necessary information and assistance to submit certain immigration applications to the appropriate authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-investor-immigrant\"><strong><strong>Investor immigrant<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>An individual who immigrates to another country to invest or start a business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ircc-immigration-refugees-and-citizenship-canada\"><strong>IRCC<\/strong> <strong><strong>(Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Canadian government department responsible for handling immigration applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-element-button\">L<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lmia-labour-market-impact-assessment\"><strong>LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A process that a Canadian employer may need to undertake in certain situations to hire a foreign worker and for the worker to obtain a work permit. A positive LMIA indicates that the employer was unable to fill the position with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and must therefore hire a foreign worker. When the candidate\u2019s profile and the job require an LMIA, it is essentially a prerequisite for a work permit application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-letter-of-introduction-or-approval\"><strong><strong>Letter of introduction or approval<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A document confirming the approval of an application, such as for a work or study permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-letter-of-invitation-for-immigration-purposes\"><strong><strong>Letter of invitation (for immigration purposes)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A letter written by someone in Canada confirming that a relative or friend is visiting. It must demonstrate that the host will provide support, including financial assistance, to the visitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-element-button\">M<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Migrant<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A term with various interpretations. According to the United Nations, a migrant is someone residing in a foreign country for over a year, regardless of the reason. In other contexts, it may refer to someone currently in the process of immigrating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Migration<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The voluntary movement of individuals to a country other than their country of origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mother-tongue\"><strong>Mother tongue<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The language taught and spoken at home during childhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--5\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-element-button\">N<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nationality\"><strong><strong>Nationality<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The legal bond between an individual and a state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-naturalization\"><strong><strong>Naturalization<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of acquiring the nationality of a country other than one\u2019s country of origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-noc-national-occupation-classification\"><strong>NOC (National Occupation Classification)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A federal system for classifying occupations, with codes assigned based on the type of job and associated tasks. NOCs are used when applying for a closed work permit or under the Express Entry program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--6\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-element-button\">O<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-oath-of-citizenship\"><strong>Oath of Citizenship<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A solemn declaration made by an individual to become a Canadian citizen, in front of a delegated official or citizenship judge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-open-work-permit\"><strong>Open work permit<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A work permit not tied to a specific job, allowing the holder to work for any employer in any position (subject to standard restrictions) during its validity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em><em><em>Source : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/immigration-citizenship\/helpcentre\/glossary.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IRCC Glossary<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>This glossary is intended to provide general information on immigration and to simplify terminology. 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