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Glossary of Terms

Accompanying dependant: The spouse or child of the principal applicant who is intending to emigrate.

Arranged employment: A guaranteed job offer provided by a prospective employer which is validated by the department of immigration in the respective country certifying that no suitably qualified local citizen or permanent resident is available to fill the position.

Background check: Checks conducted by the Immigration Authorities of respective country from all countries in which you and your dependants have lived to determine if you have any criminal record in any country.

Close relative: The brother, sister, mother, father, grandparent, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew of the applicant or of the applicant’s spouse.

Dependant children: Is less than 21 years of age and unmarried on the date the application is received at the immigration office (and if they plan to emigrate, are still unmarried when they arrive in the country of destination).
Children of any age or marital status are also considered dependent if they are financially dependent upon their parents for either of the following reasons:

They are continuously enrolled and in attendance as full-time students in an educational institution and financially dependent upon their parents since reaching the age of 21 (or from the date of their marriage, if married before 21). Students who interrupt their full-time studies continue to be considered dependants as long as they are not away from their program of study for a total of more than one year and continue to be financially dependent upon their parents during that time; or

They cannot support themselves due to a physical or mental impediment and are financially dependent upon their parents. (Note: Some disabilities may result in declination of the application on medical grounds).

Excessive Demand: Refers to the significant burden placed on the countries health or social services due to ongoing hospitalization or medical, social or institutional care for physical or mental illnesses, or special education or training. These individuals may be denied admittance to the country due to the high costs of their care.

National Occupational Classification: the list of occupations in Canada.

Independent Immigrant: a person with specific occupational skills, experience and personal qualifications who meets Canada’s selection criteria and is accepted to immigrate to Canada.

Permanent Resident: A person lawfully in the country as an immigrant but who is not yet a citizen.