Saskatchewan Immigration Nomination Program

Saskatchewan is one of the Prairie provinces with an economy is primarily based on agriculture and natural resources industries like forestry and fishing. The province has vast expanses of pristine wilderness. The major cities are Saskatoon and Regina.

The SINP is Saskatchewan’s Provincial Nominee Program. Like other PNPs, prospective immigrants with the skills and experience targeted by the province may be given a provincial nomination certificate based on which they can apply for Canadian permanent residence with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

The SINP accepts applications under the following categories:

• International Skilled Worker Category
• Saskatchewan Experience Category
• Entrepreneur and Farm Category
• International Graduate Entrepreneur Category

Some attractions of Saskatchewan PNP

• Saskatchewan PNP accepts maximum number of applications under SINP.
• Compared to other PNPs SINP has faster application processing times
• Personal assistance from provincial immigration officers who explain the program requirements and processes to the applicants
• The final decision on SINP nominations is taken fully independently by the Government of Saskatchewan making the process more transparent and less complex

Successful candidates under the program who receive nomination from the Government of Saskatchewan are identified as SINP nominees when they apply for permanent resident (PR) status with IRCC, giving them an added advantage.

What are the eligibility criteria for Saskatchewan PNP?

For a PNP, the concerned provincial government sets the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria for SINP has been set as per the following categories:

• International Skilled Worker is the category which is meant for those foreign skilled workers who want to live and work in Saskatchewan.
• Saskatchewan Experience is the category which is meant for foreign nationals who are living and working in Saskatchewan.
• Entrepreneur and Farm is the third category under SINP and is meant for those who want to start a business or buy and operate a farm in the province.

International Skilled Worker Category

1. International Skilled Worker - Employment Offer :-

This sub-category is for skilled workers with a skilled job offer from a Saskatchewan employer.

Eligibility requirements:

• Score of at least 60 out of 100 as per the SINP point assessment grid
• Minimum one-year work experience in the past 10 years in the intended occupation
• Language score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 at least
• Eligibility proof for Saskatchewan licensure for a regulated profession or compulsory apprenticeship trade
• A permanent and full-time employment offer in Saskatchewan, along with a valid SINP Job Approval Letter as a proof. The job offer must be in an occupation in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) Matrix level “A”, “B” or “0”, or in a designated trade in Saskatchewan.

2. International Skilled Worker - Occupations In-Demand :-

This sub-category is for highly skilled workers with experience in an in-demand occupation in Saskatchewan, who do not yet have a job offer in the province.

Eligibility requirements:

• Score of at least 60 out of 100 as per the SINP point assessment grid
• Minimum Language score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4
• Post-secondary education, apprenticeship or training comparable to the Canadian education system of at least one year in length, must have earned a degree, diploma or certificate
• Educational credential assessment (ECA) for education completed outside Canada from an IRCC approved organization
• Work experience in an occupation that is high skilled and not on the excluded occupation list
• Work experience in the field of completed post-secondary education, apprenticeship or training, must be comparable to the Canadian education system of minimum one year in length
• Proof of professional status or eligibility for licensure for regulated occupations or those with professional certification standard
• A settlement plan along with the proof of settlement funds?

International Skilled Worker - Saskatchewan Express Entry:-

This sub-category enables the province to nominate individuals who are already in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's (IRCC) Express Entry pool and have skilled work experience in an in-demand occupation in Saskatchewan.

Eligibility requirements:

• Score of at least 60 out of 100 as per the SINP point assessment grid
• Minimum required CLB as per the Express Entry program language requirements
• Post-secondary education, apprenticeship or training, comparable to the Canadian education system of minimum one year in length, must have earned a diploma, certificate or degree
• Educational credential assessment (ECA) for education completed outside Canada from an IRCC approved organization
• Work experience in an occupation that is high skilled and not on the excluded occupation list
• Work experience in the field of completed post-secondary education, apprenticeship or training that must be equivalent to the Canadian education system of minimum one year in length
• Proof of Professional Status or eligibility for licensure for regulated occupations or those with professional certification standard
• A settlement plan along with proof of settlement funds

Saskatchewan Experience Category

This category is for foreign workers that are currently living in Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan Experience Category accepts applications under the following sub-categories:

Existing Work Permit

This sub-category is for individuals who have been working in Saskatchewan for at least six months under a valid work permit.

Health Professionals

This sub-category is for individuals who have worked as a physician, a nurse, or in another health profession in Saskatchewan for at least six months.

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