CIC and IRCC Common abbreviations

Some common abbreviations:

PCC - Police Clearance Certificate FSW - Federal Skill Worker EE - Express Entry ITA- Invitation To Apply PPR - Passport Requirement MR - Medical Request POF - Proof of Fund CRS - Comprehensive Ranking System NOC - National Occupation Clarification AOR - Acknowledgement of Receipt CEC - Canadian Experience Class AOR - Acknowledgment of Receipt RPRF - Right of permanent residence fee PPR - Passport request COPR - Confirmation of permanent residence RFO - Ready for Officer GCMS - Global case management system VO - Visa officer CIO - Centralized Intake Office CPPO - Case Processing Pilot Ottawa BOWP - Bridged open work permit PGWP - Post graduation work permit WP - Work permit Eligibility - CIC evaluation of your compliance with all requirements (pass or fail) Medical - Applicants medical exam when requested by CIC Criminality - PCC sent with application, including CIC independent checks and RCMP (when requested) Security - Checks completed by CSIS