On April 8, 2021, 279 immigration candidates were invited to apply through Saskatchewan’s PNP draw. Out of the 279 candidates, 146 candidates were invited from the Saskatchewan’s Express Entry and 133 candidates were nominated under the Occupations In-Demand stream.
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 58 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. After being assessed on the above-mentioned factors, candidates are awarded points out of a scoring grid of 110 points.
Express Entry is an online application system that allows potential skilled immigrants to submit their profiles under three federal immigration programs;
- Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSWP),
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
After receiving a nomination from one of the many Provinces in Canada, aspiring immigrants to Canada 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.