• Canda has set out to welcome at least 401,000 immigrants annually beginning this year, with over one-quarter set to arrive through the Express Entry system.
• Through Express Entry, the government of Canada is able to invite the best and brightest from around the world. Canada selects skilled workers who are most likely to succeed in the Canadian economy and society over the long-term (e.g., based on factors such as work experience, education, and official language proficiency). Candidates with the highest rankings are invited to apply, and the majority of complete permanent residence applications are processed within six months or less.
• Express Entry is an online system used to manage applications for permanent residence from skilled workers.

Each program has different eligibility criteria and requirements to be able to apply.

There are three economic immigration programs:

• Federal Skilled Worker Program
• Federal Skilled Trades Program
• Canadian Experience Class

Provinces and territories can also recruit candidates from the Express Entry pool through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) to meet local labour market needs.