(Update: Since this article was published, the SINP International Skilled Worker – Express Entry sub-category has closed for new applications.)
The Canadian province of Saskatchewan has reopened its International Skilled Worker – Express Entry immigration sub-category for 500 new applications. This popular sub-category forms part of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), through which the province welcomes new permanent residents who have the ability to settle and establish themselves economically.
News of the reopening of the Express Entry sub-category on February 14 is likely to prove popular among eligible candidates who have been waiting for the sub-category, which most recently reopened on January 4, to reopen once again. If this application intake is anything like previous intakes, it is likely that the quota of 500 applications will be filled within days, or even hours.
Through this sub-category, eligible candidates in the federal Express Entry pool may apply for a provincial nomination certificate from Saskatchewan. A provincial nomination certificate obtained through this sub-category gives the candidate 600 additional points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), ensuring that he or she secures an Invitation to Apply (ITA) at a subsequent draw from the pool.
In order to be eligible for the SINP’s International Skilled Worker – Saskatchewan Express Entry sub-category, candidates must:
(Note: Since this article was published the occupations list has been altered. To see the latest list, click here.)
NOC | Occupation | Skill Level |
---|---|---|
0213 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 0 |
0423 | Managers in Social, Community and Correctional Services | 0 |
0513 | Recreation, Sports and Fitness Program and Service Directors | 0 |
0714 | Facility Operation and Maintenance Managers | 0 |
0821 | Managers in Agriculture | 0 |
1224 | Property Administrators | B |
1225 | Purchasing Agents and Officers | B |
1252 | Health Information Management Occupations | B |
2161 | Mathematicians, Statisticians and Actuaries | A |
2171 | Information Systems Analysts and Consultants | A |
2221 | Biological Technologists and Technicians | B |
2225 | Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists | B |
2231 | Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | B |
2232 | Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | B |
2244 | Aircraft Instrument, Electrical and Avionics Mechanics, Technicians and Inspectors | B |
2253 | Drafting Technologists and Technicians | B |
2255 | Technical Occupations in Geomantic and Meteorology | B |
7253 | Gas Fitters | B |
7312 | Heavy-duty Equipment Mechanics | B |
7321 | Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers | B |
7332 | Appliance Servicers and Repairers | B |
Historically, immigrants were attracted to Saskatchewan by the availability of fertile land. Today it is primarily the province’s fast-growing and modernized economy that attracts new immigrants to build their lives in Saskatchewan. The province is located in the Prairies of Western Canada, bordered by Alberta to the west and Manitoba to the east. To learn more about Saskatchewan, click here.
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Hello
I wonder . I work as a hairstylist .. can I apply to Saskachawan Express Entry . I also took that Journyman certificate of hairstlist by Saskachawan and ilets score ..
if I can apply could you send me please
Dear Sir/ Madam , I would like to request you to please share SINP provincial nominations open details. I herald this will be open in the month of May2017 for the current quarter. Also, share the website details for SINP nominees program so that I can create the user is and password. I heard the SINP website is not working when I am creating the user I’d whether this is correct. I am following up with my consultant for the same.
Looking forward your reply.
Many Thanks !!!
Regards,
SK
I’m an electrician with 20+ years experiance in bottling plants, paper converting and refregeration. Am i eligible?