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Thesaurus search results for 'IMMIGRANTS': 7 results found.


BUSINESS CLASS IMMIGRANTS (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Immigrants to Canada permitted entry because they have the economic means to start a business or invest in Canadian ventures. There are three types: investors, entrepreneurs, and self-employed persons.

FAMILY CLASS IMMIGRANTS (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Immediate family members or close relatives of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who wish to immigrate to Canada as permanent residents. Sponsors are required to support relatives.

IMMIGRANTS (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: "Landed immigrants" or refugees who are granted permanent residency by the Canadian government. This definition is narrower than that found in the literature but reflects data/policy categories used by Statistics Canada.

LANDED IMMIGRANTS 

RECENT IMMIGRANTS (Search for related entries in the library)

SKILLED WORKER CLASS IMMIGRANTS (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Previously called 'independent' immigrants, these are individuals chosen on the basis of their ability to participate in the Canadian labour market based on factors such as education, language and skilled work experience.

UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS 

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