Which immigration policy allows individuals to apply to Canada as skilled workers?

The correct choice, Express Entry, is a system implemented by the Canadian government specifically designed to facilitate the immigration of skilled workers. It allows individuals to create a profile and submit it to a pool where they are ranked based on various factors, including age, education, work experience, and language proficiency. The highest-ranking candidates are then invited to apply for permanent residency in Canada.

Express Entry simplifies and expedites the immigration process, making it easier for skilled workers to enter the Canadian job market and contribute to the economy. It encompasses several federal economic immigration programs, such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, thus catering specifically to individuals with the necessary qualifications and skills Canada is in demand for.

In contrast to Express Entry, options like Family Sponsorship focus on allowing Canadian citizens and permanent residents to bring family members to Canada rather than addressing labor shortages through skilled migration. Refugee Status provides protection to those fleeing persecution, while the Provincial Nominee Program allows individual provinces to nominate candidates for immigration based on their specific labor market needs, but it operates through a different mechanism than the Express Entry system.