The first skilled workers have been invited to apply for permanent residency via the new Express Entry scheme, reports Prepare For Canada.
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“Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced that the first round of top-ranked candidates from Canada’s Express Entry system is already helping to fill demonstrated and verifiable gaps in Canada’s labour market.
“On Saturday, January 31, 779 skilled workers, including professionals in natural and applied sciences, and industrial, electrical and construction trades, were invited to apply for permanent residency in Canada. Each of these candidates declared that they already have a valid job offer or provincial nomination.”