IRCC
Government & Politics abbreviation · World Government
| Stands for | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
IRCC stands for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, a world government abbreviation.
Federal department that handles immigration, refugee protection, citizenship and passports, including visitor visas, study and work permits and permanent residence. It runs the Express Entry system for skilled immigrants.
Example: IRCC approved his study permit three weeks before classes began.
Usage notes
The department was renamed in 2015 from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), and many older documents still use CIC. The government's annual immigration levels plan sets targets for new permanent residents. Express Entry, launched in 2015, ranks candidates with a points-based Comprehensive Ranking System.
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