Saskatchewan PNP
Saskatchewan offers an immigration pathway to applicants under their Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program. The SINP enables the province to:
- Invite Canada PR applications from non-Canadians who wish to settle in Saskatchewan
- Nominate the applications of successful applicants for Canada PR to the Federal Government
Obtaining a nomination through SINP is the first step towards becoming a permanent resident in the province of Saskatchewan. The applications approved by SINP are then processed for Canada PR by the IRCC - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
What are different Saskatchewan PNP immigration categories?
Saskatchewan PNP permits the province to nominate applicants for PR Visa to the Government of Canada through 3 major immigration categories:
- Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker Program
- Saskatchewan Experience Program
- Saskatchewan Business Immigration Program
These immigration pathways are further divided into many sub-streams to suit a diverse range of immigrant applicants
International Skilled Worker Category - Saskatchewan
International Skilled Worker Category is divided into 3 sub-streams:
- Sub-Category Saskatchewan Employment Offer
- Sub-Category Saskatchewan Occupation-In-Demand
- Sub-Category Saskatchewan Express Entry
The Saskatchewan Express Entry and Occupation-In-Demand sub-streams operate through a system of EOI - Expression of Interest.
Saskatchewan Employment Offer
Skilled workers who possess an employment offer for a skilled occupation in the province can opt for Saskatchewan immigration through this sub-stream. Candidates having evidence of legal status in Canada and those who are outside Canada both can apply to this sub-category.
Saskatchewan Occupation-In-Demand
Skilled workers who do not have an employment offer but are highly skilled in an occupation that is in demand in Saskatchewan can apply for this sub-stream in Saskatchewan PNP. The list of occupations that are not included in this sub-stream is published by SINP. Candidates having evidence of legal status in Canada and those who are outside Canada both can apply to this sub-category.
Saskatchewan Express Entry
Skilled workers who are in the federal Express Entry Pool and who wish to reside and work in Saskatchewan can apply for this sub-stream. Candidates having evidence of legal status in Canada and those who are outside Canada both can apply to this sub-category.
The requirements for the Saskatchewan Sub-Category Express Entry Sub-Category for applicants are:
- Possess a profile in the Express Entry pool that has a job seeker validation code and Profile number.
- Secure at least 60 points in the points assessment grid in SINP.
- Offer valid results for language tests from a designated agency for testing corresponding to the results provided in the Express Entry profile.
- Have completed 1 year of apprenticeship, training, or education at the post-secondary level on par with the education system in Canada that results in a Degree, Certificate, or Diploma.
- Diplomas and Degrees obtained outside of Canada must be assessed for an Educational Credential Assessment.
- Possess a minimum of any one of the following experience requirements in your area of occupation, training, or education:
- 1 year of work experience in a (non-trades) skilled profession in the past 10 years
- 2 years of work experience in a skilled trade in the past 5 years; or
- 1 year of work experience in Canada (non-trades and trades) in the last 3 years
- Possess work experience in a high-skilled NOC occupation 0, B, A not included in the disqualified occupation list.
- Obtain suitable licensure in Saskatchewan in case your profession is a skilled trade or regulated. A certificate from Saskatchewan Trade Certification and Apprenticeship Commission is required for skilled trades.
- Have a Settlement plan and evidence for settlement funds.
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Saskatchewan Experience Category
Skilled Worker having Existing Work Permit
Skilled workers who are working in Saskatchewan province for a minimum of 6 months and have a valid Work Permit can apply for this sub-stream.
Semi-Skilled Agriculture Worker having Existing Work Permit
Semi-skilled agricultural workers who are working in Saskatchewan province for a minimum of 6 months and have a valid Work Permit can apply for this sub-stream.
Health Professional
Nurses Physicians and other health professionals who are working in Saskatchewan province for a minimum of 6 months and have a valid Provisional Work Permit can apply for this sub-stream.
Hospitality Sector Pilot Project
Overseas nationals who are working in Saskatchewan province for a minimum of 6 months in one of the 3 occupations can apply for this sub-stream.
Long Haul Truck Drivers
This sub-stream allows the Long Haul Truck Drivers working in Saskatchewan province and having a valid Provisional Work Permit to apply for Canada PR Visa.
Saskatchewan Student Stream
Overseas students who have graduated from a post-secondary institution in Canada or Saskatchewan province can apply for this sub-stream. It is further divided into 2 sub-categories:
- Students who graduate from a Canadian institute
- Students who graduate from an institute in the Province of Saskatchewan