Key terms explained
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC) — An Express Entry-managed permanent residence program for eligible applicants with qualifying skilled work experience gained in Canada.
- Category-Based Selection — Express Entry invitation rounds that target candidates with specified language ability, occupations or other attributes established by IRCC.
- Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) — The points system used to rank eligible Express Entry candidates based on core, spouse, skill-transferability and additional factors.
- Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) — A report comparing eligible foreign educational credentials with Canadian education, often used for Express Entry and related programs.
- Express Entry — Canada’s electronic system for managing applications under several federal economic immigration programs and some provincial nominations.
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) — An Express Entry-managed program for eligible skilled workers with qualifying foreign or Canadian experience who meet program selection criteria.
- Invitation to Apply (ITA) — An invitation issued through an immigration selection system that permits the invited candidate to submit a complete application within the stated deadline.
- National Occupational Classification (NOC) — Canada’s system for describing occupations according to work performed, responsibilities, training, education and experience.
- TEER — The Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities categories used within Canada’s National Occupational Classification system.