The International Skilled Worker – Express Entry sub-category of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has reached its intake quota of 600 new applications for the most recent application intake cycle, which began on May 16. This intake cycle was the longest for some time, as the sub-category has often reached its intake within a couple of days, or even shorter, on previous occasions.
The fact that the list of in-demand occupations was amended for the most recent cycle may have played a part in the additional time it took for the sub-category to reach its intake quota this time around. Whereas previously there were 21 occupations listed, the current list includes 17 occupations
Because this sub-category is ed with the federal Express Entry selection system, a nomination certificate gives the candidate 600 additional points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), and that candidate will then be in line for selection at a subsequent draw from the pool.
The SINP targets prospective immigrants with the skills and experience needed to respond to Saskatchewan’s labour market needs. As candidates for the Express Entry sub-category must be in the Express Entry pool, all candidates must be eligible for one of the three federal economic immigration programs: Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades, or the Canadian Experience Class.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
In order to be eligible for the SINP's International Skilled Worker - Saskatchewan Express Entry sub-category, candidates must:
- Have proof of legal status, if currently residing in Canada;
- Have been accepted into IRCC’s Express Entry pool and have an Express Entry Profile Number and Job Seeker Validation Code;
- The Number and Code must be included in the SINP application.
- Provide language test results from a designated testing agency that match the language level declared in their Express Entry profile;
- Have completed at least one year of post-secondary education or training which is comparable to the Canadian education system and which has resulted in a degree, diploma, certificate, or a certificate equivalent to a trade certificate;
- Have a minimum level of work experience related to their field of education or training in a highly skilled occupation (NOC 0, A, or B) that is considered to be in-demand in Saskatchewan (See in-demand occupations list below);
- At least one year of work experience in the past 10 years in a skilled profession (non-trades); OR
- At least two years of work experience in a skilled trade within the past five years; OR
- At least one year of skilled work experience in Canada in the past three years (trades and non-trades).
- Obtain proof of eligibility for Saskatchewan licensure if their profession is regulated in Saskatchewan and requires mandatory (compulsory) certification or licensing;
- Hold a certificate of qualification (also known as a letter of invitation) in their skilled trade from the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship & Trade Certification Commission if their work experience is in a skilled trade;
- Have proof of sufficient settlement funds and a settlement plan; and
- Score a minimum of 60 points out of 100 on the SINP point assessment grid.
SINP In-Demand Occupations List for Express Entry sub-category
| NOC | Occupation | Skill Level | Mandatory / (compulsory) / certification or licensing Mandatory certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0423 | Managers in Social, Community and Correctional Services | 0 | No |
| 0513 | Recreation, Sports and Fitness Program and Service Directors | 0 | No |
| 0714 | Facility Operation and Maintenance Managers | 0 | No |
| 0821 | Managers in Agriculture | 0 | No |
| 1252 | Health Information Management Occupations | B | No |
| 2161 | Mathematicians, Statisticians and Actuaries | A | No |
| 2221 | Biological Technologists and Technicians | B | No |
| 2225 | Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists | B | No |
| 2231 | Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | B | No |
| 2232 | Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | B | No |
| 2244 | Aircraft Instrument, Electrical and Avionics Mechanics, Technicians and Inspectors | B | No |
| 2253 | Drafting Technologists and Technicians | B | No |
| 2255 | Technical Occupations in Geomantic and Meteorology | B | No |
| 7253 | Gas Fitters | B | No |
| 7312 | Heavy-duty Equipment Mechanics | B | No |
| 7321 | Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers | B | No |
| 7332 | Appliance Servicers and Repairers | B | No |