CIO

Central Intake Office: An IRCC office located in Sydney, Nova Scotia, that currently handles applications for various immigration programs, including:

  • Federal Skilled Worker
  • Federal Skilled Trades
  • Canadian Experience Class
  • Provincial Nominee Program
  • Start-Up Visa
  • Quebec Investors or Entrepreneurs
  • Quebec Skilled Workers
  • Immigrant Investor Venture Capital Class
  • Federal Self-Employed Persons
  • Quebec Selected Self-Employed Persons

CIO-S also acts as a Case Processing Centre (CPC) for certain applications, which may change over time.