Skilled Worker with Existing Work Permit

Skilled and Ready: Work Permit Pathways

The Saskatchewan Existing Work Permit is a subcategory of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) that allows the province to nominate candidates who are currently working in Saskatchewan on a valid work permit for permanent residency in Canada. To be eligible for the Saskatchewan Existing Work Permit, candidates must have at least six months of work experience with the same employer, meet the SINP eligibility criteria, and have the necessary education and work experience for the position.

Candidates who are nominated through the Saskatchewan Existing Work Permit receive an invitation to apply for permanent residency in Canada. This stream is a popular option for foreign workers who are already working in Saskatchewan and want to settle permanently in the province with their families. The Saskatchewan Existing Work Permit helps to retain skilled workers in the province, attract new talent, and contribute to the local economy.

This sub-category is for skilled workers who:

• Have been working in Saskatchewan for at least six months with a valid work permit.
• Intend to reside in Saskatchewan as a permanent resident.
• Meet the sub-category criteria.

Eligibility

• Applicants must have a permanent full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer. The job must be in NOC TEER “0”, “1”, “2” or “3”; or in a designated trade
  • Note: For Food and Beverage employment applicants are advised to apply under the Hospitality Sector Pilot Project sub-category.
• The applicants must have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter. The employer must first register with SINP and obtain the Job Approval Letter. They will then provide the Job Approval Letter to you if you meet their hiring qualifications.
• The applicant must have work experience of at least six months (780 hours) of full-time (30+ hours per week) work in the job with the same employer who has provided the Job Approval Letter. The work experience must be consecutive.
• The applicant must have a valid work permit issued by IRCC (open or closed).
• The applicant must obtain a score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 if your job offer is in a TEER “4” or “5” designated trade.
• The candidate must be able to show that they are eligible for Saskatchewan licensure if the occupation requires it.

Requirements

Ineligibility

• Refugee claimants in Canada.
• Graduates working on a Post-Graduate Work Permit. (you must apply to the Saskatchewan Experience – Student sub-category or the International Skilled Worker – Employment Offer sub-category).
• Health professionals (you must apply to the SINP Health Professional sub-category).
• Food and Beverage Servers/Persons (you must apply under the Hospitality Sector Project sub-category).

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

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

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

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