Age at immigration of immigrant
Status: This was the departmental standard from April 18, 2011 to February 14, 2016.
Definition
Age at immigration refers to the age at which the immigrant first obtained landed immigrant/permanent resident status. A landed immigrant/permanent resident is a person who has been granted the right to live permanently in Canada by immigration authorities.
Immigrant refers to a person who is or has ever been a landed immigrant/permanent resident. A landed immigrant/permanent resident is a person who has been granted the right to live in Canada permanently by immigration authorities. Immigrants are either Canadian citizens by naturalization (the citizenship process) or permanent residents (landed immigrants) under Canadian legislation. Some immigrants have resided in Canada for a number of years, while others have arrived recently. Most immigrants are born outside Canada, but a small number are born in Canada.
Derivation
'Age at immigration' is derived. It is derived from information on the date of birth and year of immigration.
Conformity to relevant internationally recognized standards
There are no relevant internationally recognized standards.
Measurements
- 'Age' is expressed in individual years of age ranging from 0 (less than one year) to the maximum number on the file. May 22, 2007 to current
Classifications
- Classification of age categories by five-year age groups May 22, 2007 to current
Additional information
See:
Relation to previous version
- Age at immigration of immigrant February 15, 2016 to current
This standard has been updated by simplifying the definition of Age at immigration and revising the definition of immigrant.
- Age at immigration of immigrant April 18, 2011 to February 14, 2016
This standard is completely compatible with the previous standard; only the format has been changed.
- Age at immigration July 15, 1998 to April 17, 2011
This standard was replaced by the 'Age at immigration of immigrant' as of April 18, 2011.
- Year or period of immigration July 15, 1998 to April 17, 2011
This standard was replaced by the 'Age at immigration of immigrant' as of April 18, 2011.
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