Immigration Glossary
There are currently 8 names in this directory beginning with the letter B.
Background check
A procedure to verify the medical, criminal and/or security background of visa applicants to ensure they are admissible to Canada.
Border services officer
Officers of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), a federal government agency, who have the legal authority to decide who can enter and remain in Canada. These officers have many of the same powers as police officers, including the right to conduct searches, make arrests, and seize documents or goods.
Bridge extension
A bridge extension with a maximum validity of 90 days may be issued to applicants when the study permit is due to expire and a diploma or official final transcript of marks are not yet available. The bridge extension is used to obtain a post-graduation work permit while you are waiting to receive your final marks from the educational institution you attended.
British subject status
Before 1947, people born or naturalized in Canada had the status of British subjects. British subject status is relevant in determining Canadian citizenship under the 1947 Canadian Citizenship Act.
Business class
A category that includes investors, entrepreneurs and self-employed people. A person may become a permanent resident in this category based on his or her ability to economically establish in Canada.
The applicant’s spouse or common-law partner, and the applicant’s dependent children, are also included in this category.
Business experience
Business experience is a term used when applying to immigrate as an entrepreneur to describe:
· at least two one-year periods of experience in the period from five years before the application date to the day a decision is made on the application.
Experience must have to do with:
· managing and controlling a percentage of equity in a qualifying business
Or when applying to immigrate as an investor to describe:
· at least two one-year periods of experience in the period from five years before the application date to the day a decision is made on the application.
Experience must have to do with:
· managing and controlling a percentage of equity in a qualifying business; or
· experience managing at least 5 full-time job equivalents per year in a business; or
· a combination of one year managing and controlling a percentage of equity in a qualifying business and one year of experience managing at least 5 full-time job equivalents in a business.