Syed Khan – January 16, 2022
Saskatchewan Immigration invited 104 candidates via two streams in its first SINP draw of 2022. In the draw held on January 12, specific NOC codes were targeted through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).
In the Occupations In-Demand stream, candidates received 67 invitations, and the Express Entry candidates received 37 invites. The minimum score for both streams was 68 points on the SINP points assessment grid.
Through the SINP, the Province of Saskatchewan:
- Invites residency applications from non-Canadians who want to make Saskatchewan their home
- Nominates successful applicants to the federal government for permanent residency in Canada
SINP offers applicants:
● Competitive application processing times
● Assistance from provincial immigration officers who can explain requirements
The process to apply is as follows:
- Create and submit the EOI profile
- Enter in the EOI candidate pool
- The Immigration selects the candidates who pass requirements
- Invitations to Apply are then issued via regular draws
- Candidates submit full applications within 60 days
- SINP officials assess applications and make decisions
Requirements for the Occupation in Demand Sub-Category are as follows:
- Score at least 68 points on the SINP points assessment grid
- Should score at least 4 points on the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB). Employers and regulatory bodies may ask for higher
- The candidate should have at least one year of work experience in the past decade in the selected field of education or training occupation and should be working in an eligible occupation in NOC A, B, 0.
- The candidate should have completed one year of post-secondary education (diploma or degree), training, or apprenticeship equivalent to the Canadian education system.
- Degrees and diplomas obtained outside Canada are subject to an Educational Credential Assessment at the discretion of the officer
- Have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan ready.
- The candidate should obtain the appropriate licensure in Saskatchewan if his/her field so requires, as the authorities will not process an application without the licensure.
- Pay a non-refundable $300 application fee online.
Requirements for the Express Entry Sub-Category are as follows:
- The candidate should have a profile in the Express Entry Pool, with profile number and job seeker validation code inputted.
- Should score a minimum of 68 points on the SINP points assessment grid
- Have at least one of the following experience requirements in your field of education or training occupation: One year of work experience in the past 10 years in a skilled profession (non-trades) OR Two years of work experience in a skilled trade in the past five years OR One year of work experience in Canada in the past three years (trades and non-trades)
- The candidate should provide valid language test results from a designated testing agency matching those in the Express Entry profile
- The candidate should have completed one year of post-secondary education, training, or apprenticeship comparable to the Canadian education system.
- Degrees and diplomas obtained outside Canada subject to an Educational Credential Assessment
- Must have work experience in a high-skilled, eligible occupation in NOC A, B, 0.
- Have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan ready
- Should obtain the appropriate licensure in Saskatchewan where the candidate’s profession is regulated or a skilled trade.
- Pay a non-refundable $300 application fee online.
For more information, candidates can visit Saskatchewan PNP ( https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/live-in-saskatchewan/by-immigrating/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/how-to-apply-to-the-sinp ) or
contact ICanHelpImmigration Services for a detailed consultation.
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