Saskatchewan Students Pathway

Learning to Leading: Student Pathway in Sask

The Saskatchewan Students Pathway is a subcategory of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) that allows international students who have graduated from a recognized post-secondary institution in Saskatchewan to apply for permanent residency in Canada. To be eligible for the Saskatchewan Students PNP pathway, candidates must have a job offer from a Saskatchewan employer in a skilled occupation that is related to their field of study, meet the SINP eligibility criteria, and have the necessary education and work experience for the position. Candidates who are nominated through the Saskatchewan Students PNP pathway receive an invitation to apply for permanent residency in Canada.

This stream is a popular option for international students who want to stay and work in Saskatchewan after graduation, and eventually obtain permanent residency in Canada. The Saskatchewan Students PNP pathway helps to retain qualified workers in the province, attract new talent, and contribute to the local economy. This program is for international students:

• Who has graduated from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada.
• Who wishes to apply for nomination by the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).
• Who has the intention of residing in Saskatchewan as a permanent resident.
• Meet the sub-category criteria.

Eligibility

Students who have graduated from a Saskatchewan post-secondary institute may qualify if:

• They have graduated from a recognized post-secondary institution in Saskatchewan with a certificate, diploma, or degree.
• They have at least 6 months (or 780 hours) of paid employment in Saskatchewan.
• Eligible types of work experience:
  • On-campus.
  • Off-campus.
  • Co-op terms.
  • Graduate fellowships that can be verified by your institution.
  • Work experience gained on a post-graduate work permit.
• They currently hold a valid post-graduation work permit or Open Work Permit issued by IRCC under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET)
• They have a permanent, full-time job offer in their field of study from an approved Saskatchewan employer. The job should be:
  • In an occupation in the NOC TEER level “0”, “1”, “2”, or “3”; or in a designated trade.
  • Related to the field of study and requires post-secondary education.
• They have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter
• They have a minimum language score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 if your job offer is in a designated trade occupation NOC TEER level “4” or “5”.

Students who have graduated from an institute in Canada outside Saskatchewan may qualify if:

• They have graduated from a program equivalent to at least one academic year (8 months) of full-time study from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada (outside of Saskatchewan) with a certificate, diploma, or degree.
• They are currently holding a valid post-graduation work permit or Open Work Permit issued by IRCC under CUAET.
• They have worked in Saskatchewan after graduation with a post-grad work permit for at least six consecutive months (minimum 780 hours) in paid employment that is related to their field of study.
• They have a permanent, full-time job offer in the field of study from a Saskatchewan employer. The job should be:
  • In an occupation in the NOC TEER level “0”, “1”, “2”, or “3”; or in a designated trade.
  • Related to the field of study and requires post-secondary education.
• They have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.
• They have a minimum language score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 if your job offer is in a designated trade occupation NOC TEER level “4” or “5”.

Ineligibility

• Refugee claimants in Canada who are claiming refugee status from the Government of Canada.
• International students who have not completed their program of study.

How to apply: Online

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