Canada uses a skilled immigration selection procedure to choose applicants who can contribute to the economy by working. The procedure uses an electronic point system and places applicants in an Express Entry pool based on human capital factors. Applicants in the pool may receive an invitation to apply for permanent residency through periodic draws. Over 6,500 applicants have received invitations in the first three months of 2015. The selection process aims to attract 181,000 new immigrants in 2015 through a multi-step online process.