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Saskatchewan Express Entry sub-category reopens for 500 new applications

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program announced that it has reopened its International Skilled Worker — Express Entry to 500 new applications today.

Candidates applying to the Express Entry sub-category of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)’s must first enter the federal Express Entry system.

Applications to this sought-after Express Entry-aligned sub-category are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, which means the SINP’s application intake threshold could be met in a matter of hours as previously seen.

Candidates do not require a job offer to apply to the Express Entry sub-category. However, a minimum level of work experience related to their field of study or training in a skilled occupation (NOC 0, A, or B) on the SINP’s In-Demand Occupation list is required.

The SINP’s list of occupations has recently been updated to 33 in-demand occupations. This is the third time this year that the SINP reopens its Express Entry sub-category to candidates in the Express Entry system. During the two previous intake periods, which took place on January 10 and June 13, the maximum application intake was 400.

Candidates who successfully obtain a provincial nomination under the Express Entry sub-category will be awarded an additional 600 points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).

Find out if you are eligible to enter the federal Express Entry system by completing our free online assessment now.

Updated in-Demand Occupations list

Of the 33 in-demand occupations on the updated list, seven occupations do not require candidates to obtain specific professional licensure. The other 26 occupations do, however, require professional licensure from the licensing bodies designated by the Government of Saskatchewan. In many cases, the licensure process may be completed from outside Canada.

No license required

NOC Occupation
0821 Managers in agriculture
0911 Manufacturing managers
0912 Utilities managers
2123 Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists
2242 Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
4162 Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts
8252 Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers

Professional license required

NOC Occupation Non-resident of Canada pathway to licensure
0211 Engineering managers Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
2131 Civil engineers Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
2154 Land surveyors Canadian Board of Examiners for Professional Surveyors (CBEPS)
2173 Software engineers Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan
2173 Software designers Canadian Association of Information Technology Professionals (CIPS)
2175 Web designers and developer Canadian Association of Information Technology Professionals (CIPS)
3111 Psychiatrists College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan
3215 Medical Radiation Technologists Saskatchewan Association of Medical Radiation Technologists
3234 Paramedics Saskatchewan College of Paramedics
4151 Psychologists College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan
4212 Social and community service workers Canadian Association of Social Workers
4214 Early childhood educators and assistants Ministry of Education
3211 Medical laboratory technologists Saskatchewan Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists
3216 Medical sonographers Sonography Canada
0822 Managers in horticulture Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC)
2225 Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC)
6331 Meat cutters Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC)
7201 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC)
7204 Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC)
7311 Industrial mechanics Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC)
7312 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC)
7321 Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC)
7322 Motor vehicle body repairers Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC)
7237 Welders Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC)
7384 Recreation Vehicle Service Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC)

Find out if you are eligible to enter the federal Express Entry system by completing our free online assessment now.

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