Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada manages skilled worker immigration under the Canada Express Entry system. The highest scoring candidates in the Express Entry pool are issued with Invitations to Apply to one of the following programs:
Once an ITA has been issued, the candidate must complete a full application to the relevant program.
The Federal Skilled Worker program uses its own points system according to various factors. It is designed to show if the applicant and dependents will successfully establish in Canada. Ideal applicants will possess skills and experience compatible with in-demand occupations. The selection rules favour applicants with government-approved job offers.
Quebec and the other Canadian provinces also run their own economic immigration programs.
The Self Employed Class is geared towards applicants who have relevant self-employment experience as well as the intention and the ability to create their own employment and make a significant contribution to the cultural, artistic or athletic life of Canada, or to create their own employment by purchasing and managing a farm in Canada. The Quebec government manages its own immigration programs providing for skilled worker and business class selection rules.