Saskatchewan Occupation In-Demand

Your Skills in Demand: Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan In-Demand Occupation is a subcategory of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) that allows the province to nominate candidates who have work experience in a skilled occupation that is in demand in Saskatchewan for permanent residency in Canada. To be eligible for the Saskatchewan In-Demand Occupation, candidates must have at least one year of work experience in a skilled occupation that is in demand in the province, meet the SINP eligibility criteria, and have the necessary education and language proficiency for the position.

Candidates who are nominated through the Saskatchewan In-Demand Occupation receive an invitation to apply for permanent residency in Canada. This stream is a popular option for skilled workers who have work experience in Saskatchewan’s in-demand occupations and want to immigrate to Canada with their families. The Saskatchewan In-Demand Occupation helps to address the province’s labour market needs, attract and retain skilled workers in the province, and contribute to the local economy.

Who is it for?

For skilled workers who

• Don’t have a job offer in Saskatchewan but are highly skilled in an in-demand
• Intend to reside in Saskatchewan as a permanent resident. (Note: all nominees with temporary work permits must reside in Saskatchewan.)
• Meet the criteria.

Eligibility

You may qualify if:

• You live outside of Canada or have proof of legal status in Canada.
• Are not a refugee claimant.
• Score a minimum of 60 points out of 110 on the SINP point assessment grid
• Have a language score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) at least 4
• Have completed post-secondary education, training or apprenticeship that’s comparable to that in Canada. You must have earned a diploma, certificate or degree related to your intended occupation.
  • For education outside of Canada, you must submit an educational credential assessment (ECA) from a designated organization.
  • Individuals who have completed trades or job training as part of their high school education must instead apply for Saskatchewan licensure
• Have work experience that is highly skilled and not on the Excluded Occupation List
  • You must have a minimum of one year of full-time (minimum 30 hours per week) paid work experience in a skilled occupation over the past 10 years related to your field of education. Your work experience must be in a highly skilled occupation (TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3) that is considered to be in demand in Saskatchewan at the time of your application.
• Your work experience must be related to your occupation and education.
• You may need to provide proof of Professional Status or of eligibility for Licensure.
• Have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan

Ineligibility

Refugee claimants in Canada claiming refugee status from the Government of Canada cannot apply.

Requirements

Assessment Rating

You must score a minimum of 60 points out of 110 points on the Point Assessment Grid to be considered for nomination.

You are awarded points on the basis of five factors:

• Education and training
• Skilled work experience
• Language ability
• Age
• Connection(s) and adaptability to the Saskatchewan labour market.

How to apply: Online

What is an International Skilled Worker Expression of Interest (EOI)?

• An International Skilled Worker EOI is not an applicationto the SINP.
• An International Skilled Worker EOI is a pre-application process which allows candidates to fill out a form to indicate their interest in applying to the SINP.
• Candidates can only have one EOI profile.

Required Documents

• Your identity.
• Work experience.
• Academic credentials.
• Language ability.
• The SINP may also ask for more documents that are not listed.

General Guidelines

All documents must be easy-to-read copies of the original documents.

If it is not in English or French, you must submit:

• A copy of the original document.
• A copy of the English or French translation of the document.
• A copy of an affidavit from the translator, describing their translation ability. (Translator must be Certified by a regulatory body, can not be A family member, A spouse, Anyone who works for or is preparing your application)

Required Forms

1. Generic Application Form for Canada (principal applicant only).
2. Additional Family Information Form (a form completed by both the principal applicant, the accompanying spouse, and accompanying dependent children over 18 years of age).
3. Schedule A – Background/Declaration (a form is required for the principal applicant, accompanying spouse, and accompanying dependent children over 18 years of age).

Note- if funds are in the name of the spouse and the spouse is not accompanying the principal applicant, need Schedule-A for a spouse.

1. If you have more than five dependents or children, you must provide this form: Additional Dependents/Declaration
2. If you have a common-law spouse, you must provide this form: Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union