Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Each glossary is composed of a list of business terms, words or phrases used to describe concepts of key business information, which are used in day-to-day business operations and analysis. Each business term is accompanied by a definition. These glossaries have been prepared by Immigration,...

International adoptions processed through the citizenship grant program or through permanent residence.

Customized datasets for research purposes.

The number of applications for Canadian Permanent Resident (PR) Cards received at the Case Processing Region (CPC-PRC), the number of PR Cards issued, and the number of PR Cards outstanding (yet to be processed or issued) at the end of the reporting period, as well as application processing...

Customized datasets for research purposes.

To manage the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Prime Minister announced travel restrictions that will limit travel to Canada. Find out how these restrictions affect immigration, refugees, citizenship and passport applications.

Through Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)’s Settlement Program, IRCC works with many partners in the delivery of services to newcomers to Canada and supports their integration into Canadian communities. Through the Settlement Program, IRCC funds a wide scope of services that...

Launched in January 2015, Express Entry is a new application management system for certain economic immigration programs including the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, Canadian Experience Class and a portion of the Provincial Nominee program.