In 2021, Saskatchewan nominated 1,975 aspiring migrators under Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). Out of these, 248 principal applicants were invited by the Province on March 11, 2021.
All the SINP invited applicants fall under the category of International Skilled Workers. Further, 72 candidates are qualified for the SINP’s Express Entry sub-category, and the other 176 might be nominated through the Occupations In-Demand sub-category.
To receive the invitation, the candidates must have an Expression of Interest (EOI) score of at least 71, irrespective of the stream. Also, Educational Credential Assessments (ECA) and work experience in one of the 70 in-demand occupations listed on the government website is required.
An ECA helps to validate a foreign qualification and gives a report that tells what an educational qualification is equivalent to, as per Canadian Standards.
Aspiring immigrants who fall under the Occupations In-Demand sub-category do not necessarily have a federal Express Entry profile. In fact, these candidates are equipped with work experience in an occupation in-demand in Saskatchewan and don’t need to have a job offer. Candidates can create an Expression of Interest Profile through the SINP’s online application system to apply for Canadian immigration under the Occupations In-Demand sub-category.
Through SINP’s online application system, candidates who have the capability to thrive in Saskatchewan are invited. Candidates are assessed on various factors like education, work experience, language ability, age, and links to the province. Candidates who score a maximum out of 100 are invited to apply under SINP.
Express Entry is an online application system that allows aspiring skilled migrators to submit their profiles under three federal immigration programs;
- Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSWP),
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
When receiving a nomination from one of the Provinces, aspiring migrators who have submitted their Express Entry Pool profiles are awarded 600 additional points. A nomination that adds 600 points under PNP ensures that the nominated candidate will be receiving Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence in the succeeding express entry draw. To apply for one of the programs leading to Canadian Permanent Residency, contact Options Abroad powered by a board of experienced IRCC members, immigration lawyers, and leading visa and immigration experts.