Saskatchewan Skilled Worker Immigration
Saskatchewan Skilled Worker Immigration PNP (SINP)
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) can offer a quicker entry into Canada for Skilled Workers who qualify. Skilled Workers who wish to live and work in Saskatchewan can use the Saskatchewan Express Entry Sub-Category to earn a nomination by the SINP. With a nomination you will have enough points to enable you to be invited to apply for Permanent Residence.
Here’s how it works:
Index
- Creating an Express Entry Profile
- Eligibility
- Applying
- Requirements:
- Supporting Documentation
- Receiving a Decision on Your Application
- In-Demand Jobs in Saskatchewan
Creating a Profile for the SINP
Your first step is to complete your online Express Entry Profile. As we have explained here, Express Entry is an online management system run by CIC for the following immigration programs:
- The Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSW)
- The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FTW)
- The Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
Eligibility for the Saskatchewan Skilled Workers PNP
You must be eligible for one of these programs to be able to successfully be placed in an Express Entry pool once having completed your Express Entry Profile. The following eligibility guidelines should be kept in mind. You may apply if you live outside of Canada or have legal status in Canada, and:
- You have been accepted into Express Entry’s selection pool and have:
- An Express Entry Profile Number, and
- A Job Seeker Validation Code.
- You score a minimum of 60 out of 100 on the point assessment grid (see below).
- Your language test results validate your language abilities entered into your Express Entry Profile.
- You have a minimum of 1 full year of post-secondary education or training with a degree, diploma, or certificate having been awarded to you.
- You have a minimum level of experience in your work-related field of:
- At least 1 year in the past 10 years in a professional field, OR
- At least 2 years in the past 5 years in a skilled trade, OR
- At least 12 months skilled work experience in Canada in the past 3 years for both trades and non-trades.
- Your work experience is in an NOC 0, A, or B category corresponding to Management, Professional, or Skilled Trades job categories.
- If your work experience is in a regulated occupation you must provide proof of eligibility for Saskatchewan licensure or certification. You may need a Certificate of Qualification (or Letter of Invitation) from the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.
- You must have proof of settlement funds and a Settlement Plan.
You are NOT eligible to apply to the SINP for a nomination if:
- You are claiming refugee status in Canada;
- You were NOT accepted into the Express Entry selection pool.
You may not be eligible as well if:
- You failed to submit documentation requested by the SINP.
- You did not show that your intent to live, work, and settle in Saskatchewan is genuine.
- You or your representative intentionally misrepresented you during the application process.
Applying for the Skilled Worker Stream of the SINP
Your next step is to apply online to the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program, or SINP. Go here to register and begin the process. Your application will be assessed through the Saskatchewan Point Assessment Grid, with a minimum necessary score of 60 out of 100 available points, based on the following factors:
Education and Training Requirements for the Saskatchewan PNP
Points are calculated according to documented proof of post-secondary and/or training programs from nationally or provincially recognized institutions or programs. If you have been educated abroad you must submit to an Educational Credential Assessment.
| Degree or Training | Points |
|---|---|
| Master’s or Doctorate Degree | 23 |
| University Degree of at least 3 years full-time study | 20 |
| Trade Certification equivalent to journey-person status in Saskatchewan | 20 |
| Degree, Diploma, or Certificate of at least 2 years full-time study at post-secondary level, OR equivalent certificate | 15 |
| Degree, Diploma, or Certificate of at least 1 year full-time study at post-secondary level, OR equivalent certificate | 12 |
| Maximum available points | 23 |
Skilled Work Experience Requirements for the Saskatchewan PNP
Points are calculated based on documented proof of skilled work experience at National Occupation Classification (NOC) levels:
- NOC 0 = Management
- NOC A = Professional
- NOC B = Skilled Jobs
You must have:
- At least 1 year work experience in the past 10 years in a non-trades skilled profession, OR
- At least 2 years work experience in the past 5 years in a skilled trade, OR
- At least 12 months skilled work experience in the past 3 years – either trades or non-trades.
The points for work experience are awarded as follows:
| Work Experience | Points |
|---|---|
| During the 5 years immediately prior to application submission | |
| 5 years total work experience | 10 |
| 4 years total work experience | 8 |
| 3 years total work experience | 6 |
| 2 years total work experience | 4 |
| 1 year total work experience | 2 |
| During the 6 to 10 years immediately prior to application submission | |
| 5 years total work experience | 5 |
| 4 years total work experience | 4 |
| 3 years total work experience | 3 |
| 2 years total work experience | 1 |
| 1 year total work experience | 0 |
| Maximum available points | 15 |
Language Ability Requirements for the Saskatchewan PNP
You must provide language test results in either English or French (if both in the one you are most comfortable with) from one of the following organizations:
| Canadian Language Benchmarks equivalent score | Points |
|---|---|
| CLB 8 and higher | 20 |
| CLB 7 | 18 |
| CLB 6 | 16 |
| CLB 5 | 14 |
| Maximum available points | 20 |
Go here to calculate your CLB equivalent score.
Age Requirements for the Saskatchewan PNP
| Age at Date of Application | Points |
|---|---|
| Less than 18 years old | 0 |
| 18 – 21 years | 8 |
| 22 – 34 years | 12 |
| 35 – 45 years | 10 |
| 46 – 50 years | 8 |
| 46 – 50 years | 0 |
| Maximum available points | 12 |
Maximum Points Labour Market Success Indicators for the Saskatchewan PNP: 70
Education, Training, Skilled Worker, Language, Age combined.
Connection to Labour Market and Adaptability Requirements for the Saskatchewan PNP
These are calculated based on your documented proof of a strong connection to the province as well as your intention and ability to settle and economically establish yourself in the province. They are calculated as follows:
| Connection to Saskatchewan and Adaptability | Points |
|---|---|
| Close relative in Saskatchewan | 20 |
| Previous work experience in Saskatchewan | 5 |
| Previous student experience in Saskatchewan | 5 |
| Maximum available points | 30 |
Maximum Available Points: 100
Supporting Documentation
These documents are required to provide evidence of your eligibility to apply to Saskatchewan Express Entry through SINP, and to prove your identity and your qualifications across all the factors listed above. Incomplete documentation will result in your application being rejected along with an explanation by SINP on what documents are missing and how to apply again. The following documentation is required:
Having first been accepted into Express Entry’s pool, you will then receive your Express Entry Profile Number and your Job Seeker Validation Code. You must be accepted into a pool and you must have your profile and code to apply to SINP.
Submitting Language test results to the Saskatchewan PNP
They must be valid and from IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF.
Submitting Education/Training Credentials to the Saskatchewan PNP
Certificates, Degrees, or Diplomas with copies of official transcripts. You should submit them to an Educational Credentials Assessment, or ECA.
Submitting Work Experience Credentials to the Saskatchewan PNP
Letters of reference from previous employers printed on company letterhead or official workbook or government documents with:
- Job position and dates of employment;
- Main duties and responsibilities;
- Number of hours worked per week if not full-time work;
- Supervisor or Manager’s contact information.
Submitting Regulatory or Licensing Credentials Saskatchewan PNP
If applicable, you must obtain proof of licensure for Saskatchewan if your occupation is regulated and requires licenses or certification. Go here for a summary of regulated occupations in Saskatchewan.
Submitting Your Settlement Funds and Settlement Plan to the Saskatchewan PNO
You must have the minimum required funds for 3 months before submitting your application and have them during the entire immigration process until you receive permanent residency. The following funds are accepted:
- Checking accounts;
- Savings accounts;
- GICs;
- Mutual Funds;
- RRSPs;
- TFSAs.
| Number of persons in household | Funds Required in CAD $ |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $11,931 |
| 2 persons | $14,853 |
| 3 persons | $18,260 |
| 4 persons | $22,170 |
| 5 persons | $25,145 |
| 6 persons | $28,359 |
| 7 persons or more | $31,574 |
Use CIC’s online Living in Canada tool to create your settlement plan. Fill out the questionnaire and email it to yourself. After you receive the email with your plan, attach it to your application to SINP.
Submitting proof of a Close Relative in Saskatchewan to the SINP
If claiming a Saskatchewan connection, the following are defined by SINP as close relatives:
- Parents
- Sisters/Brothers
- Aunts/Uncles
- Nieces/Nephews
- First Cousins
- Grandparents
- Step-Family members/In-laws of same relationship.
To claim points for a close family member you must provide:
- Birth or Marriage Certificates or Religious documents that prove your relationship to the close family member;
- A copy of the close relative’s Permanent Resident or Citizenship Card, and a copy of their Passport;
- Proof of their having lived in Saskatchewan for past 12 months and of their self-sufficiency:
- Utility Bills;
- Saskatchewan Health Card or Driver’s License;
- Lease agreements, rental receipts or proof of ownership including names of all occupants at the address;
- Proof of receipt of income for past 3 months.
Submitting proof of Previous Work Experience in Saskatchewan to the SINP
If claiming work experience in the province, you will need letters of reference on official company letterhead signed by an authorized company representative with their name and occupation on the letterhead. Each letter should show:
- Your job position;
- Your dates of employment;
- Your main duties and responsibilities.
Submitting proof of Previous Study in Saskatchewan to the SINP
If claiming points for studying in Saskatchewan you will need:
- Certificates, Degrees, or Diplomas with official transcripts;
- Letter from the School’s Registrar stating that you studied in Saskatchewan.
Submitting Identity and Civil Status Documents to the SINP
These include:
- Birth Certificates that list both parents for you, your spouse or partner and dependent children, including those who will not accompany you to Canada;
- Marriage Certificates and/or Death Certificates of spouse or former spouse;
- IMM 5409 Declaration of Common-Law Union if you are living in a common-law relationship, and proof of at least 1 year of common-law relationship (Bank Statements, Credit Card Statements, Joint Leases, etc.);
- If Divorced: final divorce documents for all divorces, and any custody and child support documents;
- Adoption papers for any adopted dependent children;
- If your children’s other parent is not accompanying you to Canada you will require: a letter of permission from the other parent, and a proof of custody for children under the age of majority, and proof you have the legal authority to remove the children from their home country;
- For any dependent children NOT accompanying you to Canada you provide: their name, age and contact information, and an explanation of why they are not accompanying you to Canada.
Passport Requirements for the Saskatchewan PNP
You must have valid passports from the date you apply until you receive permanent residence. Copy the pages of your passport that show:
- Passport Number
- Date of Issue
- Expiry Date
- Photo
- Name
- Place of Birth
You must provide these documents for yourself, your spouse, and all dependent children accompanying you. If you are living in a country other than that of your nationality, include copies of the pages that contain your visa.
Police Reports for the Saskatchewan PNP
If you or any dependent or spouse have committed a crime you must include a copy of the police report from the country or countries where the offence occurred.
Once you have gathered all your documentation and completed any federal forms necessary, scan and upload in PDF format all your completed forms and documents to your online SINP application. That means all Federal forms (IMM and a 4 digit number generally) should be uploaded and saved to your SINP online application. Remember to keep the originals for your own records. Make sure you save and then submit your online SINP application.
Use of a Representative for the SINP
If you use a Representative, make sure they are authorized to work in Saskatchewan or are working in partnership with someone authorized to act as a representative. Go here for further information on authorized representatives in Saskatchewan. Remember as well to fill out form IMM-5476 Use of a Representative.
Receiving the SINP Decision
The SINP will send you a receipt letter once an initial check of your application’s documents has been done. Use your SINP application number to reference all requests or inquiries throughout the application process. The SINP will email you with any requests for missing documents – should that be the case – and/or to inform you of the results of your assessment. All requested documents should be sent by email to:
If you are approved, you will be nominated to the federal government through your Express Entry Profile.
Once the CIC enters the details of your nomination on your Express Entry Profile, for which you receive an additional 600 points, you will be asked by CIC to confirm that you accept SINP’s provincial nomination. You will have 30 days to accept the SINP nomination in the Express Entry system.
Following your acceptance of the SINP nomination, CIC will invite you to apply for permanent residence. You must apply within 60 days. The CIC will also send you instructions on how to apply for permanent residence. You will get:
- Instructions on Medical Examinations;
- Any further documentation that may be needed, if any;
- Instructions on attending an interview, should that be required.
If you meet all the requirements, CIC will issue you and your accompanying family members, permanent residence visas.
If you are not approved you will be notified by the SINP and you may apply at a later date if the reasons for which you were deemed not eligible have changed.
In-Demand Jobs in Saskatchewan for the SINP
This list was up to date as of June, 2015.
| NOC Code | Occupation | Skill Level | Mandatory Certification or Licensing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0711 | Construction Managers | 0 | No |
| 1111 | Financial Auditors and Accountants | A | Yes |
| 1232 | Loan Officers | B | No |
| 1241 | Secretaries (except legal and medical) | B | No |
| 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 | Electronics Service Technicians (household and business) | 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 | B | No |
| 7222 | Supervisors – Motor Transport | B | No |
| 7231 | Machinists and Machining & Tooling Inspectors | B | No |
| 7232 | Tool and Die Makers | B | No |
| 7241 | Electricians (excluding industrial and power systems) | 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 |
| 7261 | Sheet Metal Workers | B | Yes |
| 7263 | Structural Metal and Platework Fabricators and Fitters | B | No |
| 7265 | Welders and Related Machine Operators | 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 |
| 7311 | Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics | 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 & 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 |
| 8253 | Farm Supervisors and Specialized Livestock Workers | B | No |
| 9212 | Supervisors, Petroleum, Gas, and Chemical Processing and Utilities | B | No |
| 9213 | Supervisors, Food, Beverage, and Tobacco Processing | B | No |
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