CIC NEWS
The Canadian province of Saskatchewan has opened its Express Entry category for Canadian immigration under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). This category enables the SINP to nominate individuals in Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s Express Entry pool and who have the education, skilled work experience, language ability and other factors to help them to successfully establish and integrate into Saskatchewan’s labour market and communities. Up to 775 nomination certificates will be issued under this stream of the SINP this year.
A successful nomination through this stream will result in successful applicants being awarded 600 points under the Comprehensive Ranking System and an invitation to apply at a subsequent draw from the pool.
Located in the Prairie region of Western Canada, Saskatchewan is one of Canada’s most economically stable provinces. Successful candidates and their families will obtain Canadian permanent residence, with the government of Canada aiming to process applications within six months of a complete application being submitted at the federal stage. As candidates are selected by the province from the federal Express Entry pool, all candidates must be eligible for one of the federal economic immigration programs:
In addition, candidates must score at least 60 points on the SINP point assessment grid. Points are awarded on the basis of five factors:
| Selection factor | Points |
| Education & Training | Maximum 23 points |
| Work experience | Maximum 15 points |
| Language ability | Maximum 20 points |
| Age | Maximum 12 points |
| Connection to SK labour market & adaptability | Maximum 30 points* |
| Pass mark: | 60 points |
*Close relative = 20 points. The relative must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident residing in Saskatchewan – includes: parent, sibling, grandparent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, cousin and step-family members or in-laws of the same relationships.
*Previous work experience in Saskatchewan = 5 points. The applicant worked in Saskatchewan for at least twelve months in the past five years on a valid work permit.
*Previous student experience in Saskatchewan = 5 points. The applicant studied at a recognized Saskatchewan education institution for at least one full time academic year on a valid study permit.
Candidates must:
- demonstrate proficiency in either English or French, in order to enter the Express Entry pool. Language ability is determined by the candidate sitting a standardised language test, the most common of which are the IELTS or CELPIP for English and TEF for French; and
- have completed a minimum of one year of post-secondary education or training that has resulted in a degree, diploma, certificate, or a certificate equivalent to a trade certificate and which is comparable to the Canadian education system, as verified by an Educational Credential Assessment.
A potential candidate must also demonstrate a minimum level of work experience related to his or her field of education or training. This work experience may be either:
- at least one year of work experience in the past 10 years in a skilled profession (non-trades); or
- at least two years of work experience in a skilled trade in the past five years; or
- at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada in the past three years (trades and non-trades). This work experience must be in a high skilled occupation (NOC “0”, “A” or “B”) that is considered to be in-demand in Saskatchewan.
A complete list of in-demand occupations can be found at the end of this article.
The application process
Candidates eligible for and interested in applying to the Saskatchewan Express Entry sub-category should follow these steps:
- Submit an online profile on CIC’s Express Entry immigration selection system and get accepted into the Express Entry pool.
- Apply to the SINP for provincial nomination. Documents and all forms need to be attached to the SINP application. If approved for a nomination, the SINP will enter the details of the nomination into CIC’s Express Entry system and send a nomination letter to the candidate explaining the next steps.
- After the SINP enters the nomination information into a candidate’s Express Entry profile, he or she will be awarded an additional 600 points for a nomination under the Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System and receive an invitation to apply for permanent residence at a subsequent draw from the pool. From the moment a candidate receives an invitation to apply for permanent residence, he or she will have 60 days to submit an application for permanent residence.
To find out if you are eligible for any of over 60 Canadian immigration programs, including immigration streams under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program, please fill out a free online assessment today.
Saskatchewan quick facts:
Capital: Regina
Largest city: Saskatoon
Population: 1,132,640
Main language: English
Climate: High seasonal variation, with warm summers, very cold and snowy winters, and short, mild transitional seasons.
In-Demand occupations:
| NOC | Occupation | Skill Level |
Mandatory certification
|
| 0711 | Construction Managers | 0 | No |
| 1111 | Financial auditors and accountants | A | Yes |
| 2131 | Civil Engineers | A | Yes |
| 2132 | Mechanical Engineers | A | Yes |
| 2133 | Electrical and Electronics Engineers | A | Yes |
| 2161 | Mathematicians, Statisticians, and Consultants | A | No |
| 2171 | Information Systems Analysts and Consultants | A | No |
| 2173 | Software Engineers and Designers | A | Yes |
| 2174 | Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers | A | No |
| 2211 | Chemical Technologists and Technicians | B | No |
| 2221 | Biological Technologists and Technicians | B | No |
| 2222 | Agricultural and Fish Products Inspectors | B | No |
| 2232 | Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | B | No |
| 2234 | Construction Estimators | B | No |
| 2241 | Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians | B | No |
| 2242 | Electronic Service Technicians (household and business equipment) | B | No |
| 2253 | Drafting Technologists and Technicians | B | No |
| 2254 | Land Survey Technologists and Technicians | B | No |
| 2281 | Computer Network Technicians | B | No |
| 2282 | User Support Technicians | B | No |
| 2283 | Systems Testing Technicians | B | No |
| 4121 | University Professors | A | No |
| 4163 | Business Development Officers and Marketing Researchers and Consultants | A | No |
| 6221 | Technical Sales Specialists, Wholesale Trade | B | No |
| 7215 | Contractors and Supervisors, carpentry trades | B | No |
| 7217 | Contractors and Supervisors, Heavy Construction Equipment Crews | B | No |
| 7219 | Contractors and Supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers | B | No |
| 7222 | Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators | B | No |
| 7231 | Machinists and Machining and Tooling inspectors | B | No |
| 7232 | Tool and Die Makers | B | No |
| 7233 | Sheet Metal Workers | B | Yes |
| 7235 | Structural Metal and Platework Fabricators and Fitters | B | No |
| 7237 | Welders and Related Machine Operators | B | No |
| 7241 | Electricians (except industrial and power system) | B | Yes |
| 7242 | Industrial Electricians | B | Yes |
| 7246 | Telecommunications Installation and Repair Workers | B | No |
| 7251 | Plumbers | B | Yes |
| 7252 | Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers | B | No |
| 7271 | Carpenters | B | No |
| 7281 | Bricklayers | B | No |
| 7282 | Concrete Finishers | B | No |
| 7283 | Tilesetters | B | No |
| 7284 | Plasterers, Drywall Installers, Finishers and Lathers | B | No |
| 7291 | Roofers and Shinglers | B | No |
| 7292 | Glaziers | B | No |
| 7293 | Insulators | B | No |
| 7294 | Painters and Decorators | B | No |
| 7295 | Floor Covering Installers | B | No |
| 7302 | Contractors and Supervisors, Heavy Equipment Operator Crews | B | No |
| 7305 | Supervisors, Motor Transport | B | No |
| 7311 | Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics (except textile) | B | No |
| 7312 | Heavy-duty Equipment Mechanics | B | No |
| 7313 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics | B | Yes |
| 7316 | Machine Fitters | B | No |
| 7321 | Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers | B | No |
| 7322 | Motor Vehicle Body Repairers | B | No |
| 8232 | Oil and Gas Drillers, Servicers, Testers and Related Workers | B | No |
| 8252 | Agricultural Service Contractors, Farm Supervisors, Specialized Livestock Workers | B | No |
| 9212 | Supervisors, Petroleum, Gas and Chemcial Processing and Utilities | B | No |
| 9213 | Supervisors, Food, Beverage and Tobacco Processing | B | No |
*Mandatory (compulsory) certification or licensing is required for certain occupations.
satnam dass says
Hii there
I qualification is 3 years diploma of automobile engneering.Moreover my IELTS Score is overall 5 clb I have less then 3 years experience of automotive mechanic (car) not bus or truck even Saskatchewan express entry requirement is automotive mechanic bus or truck so can apply for this progrsme
Thanks Sir
ahmed raza says
dear sir i am working in bank as a universal teller . will you please tell me about working experience occupation its eligible. and i have 16 years education
Manohari Ghimire says
Hi sir/madam
Good morning my name is Manohari Ghimire .I am from right now Nepal.I am married .My qualification is higher secondary education(+2) passed.And my wife’s education is same +2 passed.I have 3 yrs working experience in U.A.E.(Sales man) & 3 yrs in Qatar (payroll Clerk) .I like to go to canada as working visa with my family.
Thank You
Ravi Singh says
hotel management graduate with 8 years experience in five star hotels in food & beverage services
Jagtar singh says
Hi
Dear sir I have completed bcom last year in correspondence stream from recognized university after completion graduation I take a job in chartered accountant office as a assistant. I am perfect in Microsoft excel and world and auditing of balance sheet and other kind work like indirect tax an indirect tax. Sir now I want to ask am I eligible under this program please suggest me
ketan patel says
Dear sir,iam working as apost of paint shop enginner.
can i apply fot this program
my wife pathology lab technitian.
ielts score 5 clb.she have 3 year exp..as post lab technitian.
can i apply for this program…?
Hanadi says
C’est une très bonne information. Seulement nous vous prions de nous aider, nous qui travaillons avec vous (David Cohen) . Car avec une expérience professionnelle de plus de 2ans et ,une très bonne comprehension de la langue française.
Varinder says
I am staff nurse .age 37.14year experience. Ielts score 5 band .can I apply for Saskatchewan provency
Dr. Huma Haque says
I hold a doctoral degree (PhD) in Anthropology from the University of Washington, USA. I have 24 years of college as well as university teaching and research supervision experience in Pakistan and USA. I have also conducted self-financed as well as paid research consultancies, conducted training workshops and done university administration work. I am nationally and internationally published and have been guest lecturer at various American Universities. I speak and write English, Urdu and Punjabi fluently. Please tell me if I qualify for Canadian immigration. Thanks, Dr. Haque.
Yumbi celestine Ngamini says
Thanks for the great insight info to migrate to Saskatchewan. I wish to find out whether those priority occupations named above are the only requisite to migrate to Canada via the federal skilled migration program.For instance ,can a registered Nurse apply via express entry to Saskatchewan and be nominated
Lily May Castro says
Hello! I am a teacher of kindergarten and elementary in the Philippines. Would Saskatchewan need any more teachers? I have already entered the Express Entry pool and have a score of 318 only.
Mary says
Hi sir, i would to live in Canada in any part,what is the possibility and what is the process to get work permit in Canada and how to get work.
Completed BCOM ,MBA ,7.3Yrs exp in Banking sector. As Customer service Manager.IELTS Overall SCORE-6, READING-5.50, WRITING-6.50, SPEAKING-6, LISTENING-6.
Pls guide me and suggest me ,waiting for your valuable reply,
Howard Nicholas says
Very wide range of professions to choose from to improve oneself, I am from Jamaica and is particularly interesting in heavy duty equipment to include trucking and forklift..
faris says
yes i can
Ernest Krah says
Please, am a registered general nurse (diploma). I have practice for 5 continuous years. Please i would like to know if i qualify?
Nabaraj Dhakal says
Dear there,
I am from Nepal, 42, MA in English , 8 years teaching experiences at college, 5/5.5/7/7.5 in IELTS. Which programme do I qualify?
ali says
dear sir or madam,
i am writing in connection with a require information about Saskatchewan immigration as per my detail
MBA in Management of information systems.
total exp 17 years in information technology along with last six year with SAP and IELS 5.5 over all
i am much thankful to guide me for further process
thanks and regards
ALI
Chirag Pandya says
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am mechanical engineer and I am in EE pool. I have registered in Job bank with NOC 2232. However, I got job match for Restaurant Manager. Could you please guide us about job bank work is working or we have to wait for some time for perfect job match.
Hoping for prompt reply.
Ioannis Kechrimparis says
HELLO YOU
I am a civil engineer with great experience in construction.
I work since 1993 in Public Power in Section construction.
I wish to make a new beginning on the object of construction
in which I have great experience
hima Thakkar says
Dear Sir,
I am working as a Chemistry technician in NDDB.I got 5 band in IELTS. And my husband also has a chemistry profile. he is got 5.5 band.
varun kumar says
Dear sir
I am trade worker industrial electrician. And also 9 year experience same field .ielts score 5.0 overall .if I will qualify please inform me
Rakesh says
hello sir i am Rakesh i have Ielts 6 bands(l-6,r-6.5,w-6,s-6), i have 3 years experience in hotel line 1year as a restaurant supervisor (Singapore)and two year housekeeping supervisor(India). i have bachelor degree in arts and Post graduate diploma in hospitality management from Singapore. Am i legible for apply. i donot have any relative there but my anity and grandmother are in BC
Kamal Singh says
Respected Sir/Madam,
My name is Kamal Sing and I am 26 years old. I am having 4+ working experience in BPO sector and i am holding a Bachelor degree in Arts. I am very much keen to come and work in Canada. It was my dream before to visit Canada at least once but if i get a chance to come to your country and use my skills, it would be a great opportunity for me. Sir, I would request you if my profile suits your eligibility criteria, please allow me to visit your country.
Ravi patel says
Sir,i m a dentist..i have 5 years work experience in india..so can i apply for SINP..?dentist is not in demand list..so can i appear for SINP.?
bhanu says
Hello,
I am Bhanu, I am currently in US as under H1B for last 5 years and 1 year of work experience under as student and 1 year of work experience in India also got a Masters degree. AM I eligible for applying PR in Canada .
Thanks & Regards,
Bhanu
remya raju says
Hi am working as an assistant professor.i am an m pharm graduate with more than 7YEARS OF EXPERIANCE.do i qualify for canada immigration
davinder singh says
Hello
Respected Sir/Madam
My name is Davinder Singh. I am an OT Technician and CSSD having four experience from approved firms. Now I am working in Branch of Kare Partners Group Of India associated with USA branch named with same Kare partners Private Limited.
Thankyou
Davinder Singh.
Mona says
Hello sir,
My brother 20 year old he had 10 year vistor visa but he want to apply for permanent residence in Saskatchewan. He completed high school from India.is there any chance if he get admission in Saskatchewan school or college?
Thanks
VERMA says
i have applied for immigration. My CRS score is 320.
I have also applied for saskatchewan PNP..
Are there any chances to get this nomination??