Canada is always looking for qualified candidates to fill its labor shortages with skills, knowledge, expertise, and other assets. Over the last decade, Canada has made tremendous changes to its immigration programs and has expanded the economic classes by introducing new categories such as the Federal Skilled Workers under the new Express Entry program. Each category has its own eligibility requirements and application processing procedures.

“Skilled workers” are a class of persons selected based on their ability to become economically established in Canada. Only candidates with the highest rankings will be invited to apply for permanent resident status, in addition to meeting the Comprehensive Ranking System which is used to rank candidates’ human capital. As of 1, 2015, in addition to qualifying for the Federal Skilled Worker program, you must now create a personal qualifications profile and be ranked among the highest and most qualified candidates in the Express Entry pool. Think of Canada as one big employer looking to hire some of the world’s best employees. Essentially your personal profile is like a resume of your life’s work, experience, and abilities.

There are many factors to consider when completing your Express Entry application. Find out if you qualify as a candidate under the Federal Skilled Worker program and obtain permanent residency status within 6 months through Canada’s Express Entry program.