What is the Saskatchewan PNP Eligibility Requirements?

Posted by Nationwide Immigration Services on July 26th, 2022

One of Canada's most diversified provinces is Saskatchewan. Its allure is heightened by the flora and aesthetic attractiveness. Additionally, the expanding economy and the multicultural society make newcomers feel more welcomed. In the year 2019–2022, 13,364 immigrants entered Saskatchewan.

The provincial nominee programme includes the Saskatchewan PNP programme. It makes it possible for Saskatchewan to employ qualified personnel. The hiring is dependent on the province's economic needs and the labour market. The Saskatchewan PNP programme allows foreign employees to immigrate to Canada.

You must first choose the category under which you wish to apply for Saskatchewan PNP before you can submit an application. Select the most appropriate category to apply to the Saskatchewan PNP from among the many categories and subcategories available.

The most well-liked Saskatchewan PNP subcategories, Saskatchewan Express entry and Saskatchewan occupation in demand list, have eligibility requirements that you can discover below.

SINP Occupation In-Demand list Category

For those with the qualifications necessary for one of Saskatchewan's in-demand professions, the International Skilled Worker (ISW) - Occupation in Demand subcategory of SINP is intended.

Eligibility requirements:

 For the SINP's Occupations In-Demand subcategory to accept your application, you must:

• Be currently residing in Canada, having legal status;
• Be at least Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 4 in their language skills.
• Must have at least one year of post-secondary training or education that is on par with the Canadian educational system.
• Must have at least one year of recent, meaningful, paid work experience in a skilled occupation (NOC 0, A, or B) that appears on the SINP list of in-demand occupations and is related to your field of study or training.
• If their profession is regulated in Saskatchewan and calls for necessary (compulsory) certification or licencing, they must get confirmation of their eligibility for Saskatchewan licensure.
• A settlement strategy and confirmation of settlement monies are required.
• Require scoring at least 60 out of a possible 100 on the SINP point evaluation grid.

SINP Express Entry

For those who have previously registered their profiles in the Federal Express Entry System, there is a SINP-International Skilled Worker (ISW) - Express Entry subcategory. Through this specific stream, the SINP is able to contact individuals who have been determined to be qualified for the province of Saskatchewan based on important criteria including education, experience, and other factors.

Eligibility requirements:

For the Saskatchewan Express Entry sub-category, you must meet the following requirements:

• If you are presently residing in Canada, you must show documentation of your legal status;
• Require having a Federal Express Entry pool account.
• It is necessary to produce language test results from an accredited testing organisation with the acceptable level of English or French ability (as per express entry system)
• Must have completed at least one year of post-secondary training or education that is on par with Canada's educational system (it must have resulted in a degree, diploma, certificate, or a certificate equivalent to a trade certificate)
• Require that applicants have a minimum amount of work experience in a skilled occupation (NOC 0, A, or B) that must be listed on the SINP occupation list.

           o   Minimum 2 years of work experience in a skilled trade during the previous 5 years; OR

           o   Minimum 2 years of work experience in a skilled trade during the previous 5 years

           o   Minimum 1 year of work experience in the past 10 years in a skilled profession (non-trades)

• If their profession is regulated in Saskatchewan and calls for necessary (compulsory) certification or licencing, they must obtain evidence of their eligibility for Saskatchewan licensure;
• If their job experience is in a skilled profession, they must possess a certificate of qualification (also known as a letter of invitation) in that trade from the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship & Trade Certification Commission;
• A settlement plan and evidence of adequate settlement funds are required.
• Should score at least 60 points on the SINP points calculator.

The SINP application processing time is calculated in weeks, and it is updated every three months to reflect the most recent information. All ISW and Saskatchewan Experience applications will be processed by the SINP in under 16 weeks. An applicant must submit all required information and supporting documentation in order for SINP to process their application.