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Saskatchewan PNP – Skilled Worker Category
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) nominates suitable foreign skilled workers for permanent residence in Canada, thus providing a pathway for immigration aspirants to permanently live and work in a province that has a thriving economy, exciting job opportunities, high quality of life, and relatively low cost of living!
A highly desirable province among Canada immigration aspirants, Saskatchewan offers an improved standard of living, vibrant multi-ethnic culture and lucrative job opportunities.
In 2018, Saskatchewan became home to 15,203 new international immigrants – a steady rise compared to the 14,366 migrants invited in 2017. As per the 2016 Canadian Census, 10.5% of Saskatchewan residents are foreign-born immigrants. Additionally, 12.1% of the population is comprised of second-generation immigrants.
Under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program, the Government of Saskatchewan invites applications for nomination from a diverse range of non-Canadians wishing to live and work in Saskatchewan on a permanent or temporary basis, and issues nominations to eligible candidates. Subsequently, nominated registrants must file a visa application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) – the federal immigration authority.
Benefits of Saskatchewan Immigration
Saskatchewan Canada is the ideal immigration destination for eligible hopefuls across the world who wish to upgrade their standard of living, gain access to resources and build a brighter future for themselves and their families. The multifarious advantages of living in this province include –
- A flourishing economy – specifically in agriculture, mining and manufacturing industries
- Low cost of living
- Affordable property rates
- Free medical care and high quality healthcare services.
- Subsidised education
- Diverse community culture
- Favourable weather conditions
International Skilled Worker Category – Overseas skilled workers who wish to live and work in Saskatchewan. The following sub-categories are eligible:
- Employment Offer – for those with a valid job offer from a Saskatchewan employer, in a skilled occupation.
- Occupation-in-demand – for those who do not possess a job offer, but are highly skilled in an occupation that is in-demand in Saskatchewan.
- Saskatchewan Express Entry – for those who wish to live and work in Saskatchewan, and have lodged a profile in the Canada immigration Express Entry pool.
- Skilled workers who hold a work permit
- Semi-skilled workers in agriculture who hold a work permit
- Health professionals
- Workers in the hospitality sector
- Long-haul truck drivers
- Students who have graduated from a Canadian post-secondary academic institution
Farm Category – Farm owners with prior experience, who intend to purchase and run a farm in Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan Immigration PR Points Calculator
Under the International Skilled Worker category, applicants are required to fulfil a minimum point requirement. Candidates for all three sub-categories must score at least 60 out of 100 Saskatchewan immigration points based on the selection factors of the SINP point assessment grid, which include –
- Age
- Education and training
- Skilled work experience
- Language proficiency
- Connection to Saskatchewan
- Adaptability factors
Eligibility Requirements for SINP – International Skilled Worker Category
Overseas skilled workers under the Express Entry and Occupations in-Demand sub-categories must meet the following requirements:
- Requisite years of work experience – relevant to the field of training and education – in a high skilled occupation under NOC 0, A or B, or in the SINP in-Demand Occupation List.
- A diploma, certificate or degree obtained after pursuing post-secondary education of at least one year in length.
- Undergo Educational Credential Assessment from a designated organisation to evaluate academic credentials obtained outside Canada.
- Fulfil the afore-mentioned minimum point requirement.
- Saskatchewan Express Entry candidates must showcase language test results to validate the claims regarding language skills made in the Express Entry profile. Employment Offer candidates must score at least Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 in each test component of an approved language proficiency examination.
- If the applicant practices a regulated occupation, it is necessary to showcase licensure.
- Showcase proof of sufficient settlement funds.
- Possess a job offer for permanent, full-time employment from an employer in Saskatchewan, in an occupation that is listed under NOC 0, A or B, or a designated trade in the province
- Have at least one year of work experience in the intended occupation.
- Score CLB 4 or higher in an approved language proficiency examination.
- Score 60 out of 100 points in the SINP point assessment grid.
- Showcase licensure for practicing a regulated occupation in Canada.
The application procedure for all three International Skilled Worker sub-categories:
Step 1: Apply for Nomination
Aspirants must prepare the application package – including required federal and provincial forms, and supporting documents – and submit a completed application to ‘SINP Apply Online’ by paying the corresponding fee. Saskatchewan Express Entry aspirants must have submitted their Express Entry profile before this stage.
Step 2: Visa Application
The application will be assessed based on various eligibility criteria. Approved candidates will be nominated to the IRCC.
Selected Saskatchewan Express Entry applicants must accept the SINP nomination via their Express Entry account within 30 days, the IRCC will extend an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence. Within 60 days of receiving the ITA, a visa application for permanent residence must be submitted to IRCC.
Applicants under the Occupations in-Demand or Employment Offer sub-categories must apply to IRCC under the Provincial Nominee Program, after receiving the nomination.
After due verification, the primary applicant and accompanying family members may be granted the PR visa.
Saskatchewan Immigration Processing Time
While processing time varies depending on several factors, the SINP aims to process applications under the International Skilled Worker and Saskatchewan Experience categories within 16 weeks.
The goal for Entrepreneur and Farm categories is to process applications within 12 weeks.
The IRCC processing time under the Provincial Nominee Program is 6 months for applications submitted online via the Canada Express Entry system, and 15 to 19 months for paper-based applications.
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