skilled worker applications made on or after 26 June 2010. Over a twelve month period a maximum of 20,000 Federal Skilled Worker applications can be considered for processing. There is also a cap of one thousand applications per occupation.
If you have an offer of arranged employment you can also apply under the skilled worker category. However, you will need to have obtained a positive Arranged Employment Opinion from Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC). Generally, this means that you will need to show that there are insufficient people locally in Canada who can do the job. There is no limit on the number of skilled worker applications that can be made for those who have arranged employment.