{"id":32213,"date":"2022-05-30T08:44:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-30T12:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immetis.com\/lexique-des-termes-cles-en-immigration-au-canada-de-p-a-z\/"},"modified":"2026-02-19T12:32:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T17:32:10","slug":"immigration-the-essential-glossary-from-p-to-z-by-immetis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/immetis.com\/en\/immigration-the-essential-glossary-from-p-to-z-by-immetis\/","title":{"rendered":"Immigration: The essential glossary from P to Z"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The little glossary of immigrations terms : P to Z by Immetis<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Every year, thousands of foreign nationals come to Canada for various reasons and projects.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This glossary includes the vocabulary you need to know if you wish to try your luck in Canada, covering terms from letters P to Z. The glossary for terms from A to G<\/a> and the glossary for terms from H to O<\/a> can be (re)discovered.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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P<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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PEQ (Quebec Experience Program)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A Quebec-specific immigration program for certain skilled workers and graduates who speak French. It leads to a CSQ (Quebec Selection Certificate), which is required to apply for permanent residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Permanent refugee<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A person residing in a different country for a set period due to threats in their home country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Permanent residence<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Federal authorization allowing an individual to live, work, or study in Canada indefinitely (without time limits), without being a citizen. Permanent residents do not have voting rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Permanent immigration<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

When an individual settles in another country on a long-term or indefinite basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Proof of Citizenship<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Documents proving a person\u2019s Canadian citizenship, such as a citizenship certificate or card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Protected person<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An individual officially recognized by the country they are in as needing protection due to threats in their country of origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PRTD (Permanent Resident Travel Document)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Required for permanent residents returning to Canada without a valid PR card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PVT (Programme Vacances Travail) <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Programme accessible pour certains ressortissants dont le pays a conclu un accord de mobilit\u00e9 avec le Canada. Le PVT est g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement destin\u00e9 aux personnes de 18 \u00e0 30 ans ou 35 ans selon le pays d\u2019origine, et qui souhaitent partir \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9tranger pour y travailler et\/ou voyager pour une dur\u00e9e d\u00e9termin\u00e9e.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Quarantine<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Isolation period imposed on individuals exposed to infectious diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Quota<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A set percentage or limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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R<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Refugee<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A person who has fled their home country to escape threats or danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Refugee claimant<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An individual forced to leave their country due to human rights violations, seeking protection in another country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Repatriation<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Organized return of individuals to their country of origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Representative<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A person or institution authorized to assist someone with immigration procedures. They can guide, complete applications, and communicate with Canadian immigration on behalf of the applicant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Residence permit<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A legal document allowing an individual to live in a country for a defined period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Resident visa<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A certificate issued by a province or territory recommending an individual for permanent residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Restoration of status<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In certain cases, if a worker or student loses or lets their status expire, they may apply to restore it under specific conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Revocation of Citizenship<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Citizenship may be revoked if obtained through fraud or false information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rounds of invitations<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Invitations issued by immigration authorities to apply for a work permit under the International Experience Canada program or to apply for permanent residence under Express Entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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S<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Serious criminality<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In the context of immigration, a ground for inadmissibility due to criminality. Applies to foreign nationals who have committed or been convicted of an offense either inside or outside the country, punishable by a prison sentence of at least 10 years in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Skilled worker<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Individuals selected for permanent residence based on work experience, education, and language skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sponsorship<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Eligible individuals can sponsor a family member to help them immigrate to Canada and obtain permanent resident status. The sponsor commits to supporting the family member financially and in meeting their essential needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Study permit<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A legal document granting an individual the right to study in a country, usually for a set period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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T<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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TCF (Test de Connaissance du Fran\u00e7ais)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A French language test recognized by IRCC as proof of language proficiency for certain immigration programs (notably Express Entry).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Temporary immigration<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

When an individual settles in another country for a defined period, often for a specific purpose such as work or study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Temporary residence<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Authorization to stay, work, or study in Canada for a limited time, granted to non-citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Temporary resident permit<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Legal authorization to stay in a country for a specific duration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TFWP (Temporary Foreign Worker Program)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Enables Canadian employers to hire foreign workers when no Canadian citizens or permanent residents are available to fill the positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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U<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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UCI (Unique Client Identifier)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An identification number that appears on all official documents received from the government during an immigration application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Undocumented<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An individual without legal permission to stay in the country they are in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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V<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Validated job offer<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Also known as a permanent job validation, this is a process that can be undertaken by an employer (in Quebec) who wishes to hire a permanent foreign worker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Visa<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A document authorizing an individual to enter a foreign country for a specific purpose and duration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Visible minorities<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As defined in the Employment Equity Act: \u201cpersons, other than Indigenous peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Visitor<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A foreign national entering Canada under visitor status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Y<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Young Professional<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A category under the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. It typically allows for a closed work permit of up to two years. Eligibility depends on the applicant\u2019s profile and the job offer in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Y<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Working Holiday Program (WHP)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Available to citizens of countries with a mobility agreement with Canada. Typically for individuals aged 18 to 30 or 35 (depending on the country), allowing them to work and\/or travel in Canada for a limited time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source : IRCC Glossary<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This glossary is intended to provide general information on immigration and to simplify terminology. It does not constitute legal advice. The list of terms is non-exhaustive and definitions are specific to the context of immigration.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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