Immigration planning often requires creativity and thinking outside the box. While immigration planning should involve a consideration of all practical options available to a client, this paper focuses on economic immigration options. In the context of Express Entry, this paper discusses the Canadian Experience Class, the Federal Skilled Worker program, the Federal Skilled Trades program, and the points allocation system. Additionally, in the context of the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program, the Employer Driven stream, the Strategic Recruitment stream, and the Self-Employed Farmer stream are discussed. Finally, the Caregiver program is also highlighted as a path to permanent residency and eventual citizenship.

This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Immigration Fundamentals program held in Calgary on March 14, 2017 and in Edmonton on March 23, 2017.