Immigrate to Canada without a job offer through the Saskatchewan PNP

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The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is one of several Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) that provides immigration to international applicants who do not have a job offer.

There are two active provincial nomination streams that do not necessitate job offers. The first one is the Saskatchewan Express Entry-linked stream, which requires applicants to have an active profile in the federal Express Entry system.

Candidates must create an Express Entry profile and express their interest in settling in Saskatchewan in order to be considered for an invitation to apply for a provincial nomination under this stream.

Express Entry candidates who receive a provincial nomination from the province of Saskatchewan receive 600 points added to their CRS score. This award effectively guarantees them the opportunity to apply for permanent residence in Canada.

The second option is the Saskatchewan Occupation In-Demand stream, which does not require an Express Entry profile. The stream is designed to bring skilled workers to fill labour market needs. An applicant must have at least one year of work experience in one of the positions on Saskatchewan’s Occupations In-Demand list in order to be considered.

Saskatchewan issues invitations through these two streams on a regular basis. This year, 2,733 Saskatchewan Express Entry candidates and 3,433 Occupations In-Demand candidates have been invited. In total, 6,166 invitations have been issued in 2021 through these two streams.

 

International Skilled Worker: Express Entry Requirements

This sub-category is for candidates who do not have a job offer in Saskatchewan but have experience in an in-demand occupation.  More specifically candidates must meet these requirements:

  • score a minimum of 60 points out of 110 on the SINP point assessment grid;
  • have an Express Entry Profile Number and Job Seeker Validation Code;
  • meet Express Entry language requirements and can provide test results;
  • have a minimum level of work experience related to their field of education or training in a skilled occupation (NOC 0, A, or B) that is considered to be in-demand in Saskatchewan;
  • have post-secondary school or training that is equivalent to at least one year of Canadian education;
  • have sufficient funds to cover settlement costs in Saskatchewan.

 

International Skilled Worker: Occupation In-Demand Requirements

This sub-category is for applicants who do not have a job offer in Saskatchewan but are highly qualified in an occupation in demand. More specifically candidates must meet these requirements:

  • score a minimum of 60 points out of 110 on the SINP point assessment grid;
  • live outside of Canada or have proof of legal status in Canada;
  • not be a refugee claimant;
  • have a language score of at least 4 according to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB);
  • completed post-secondary education, training, or apprenticeship and have an equivalent foreign education credential;
  • have work experience that is related to occupation and education;
  • must have a minimum level of work experience related to their field of education or training in a skilled occupation (NOC 0, A, or B) that is in-demand in Saskatchewan at the time of application;
  • have sufficient funds to cover settlement costs in Saskatchewan.

 

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