Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) Application

NOMINEE PROGRAM

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

If you have been thinking about migrating to Canada, then you must be aware of the Express Entry Program. The program follows a points-based approach where each eligible candidate is assigned a CRS score. The highest-scoring applicants are then invited to apply for the Canada PR Visa.

Many people check their score on the CRS calculator and feel disheartened when their score is not very high. They feel that they are not scoring enough Canada PR points. But is Express Entry the only way to migrate to Canada? The answer is No.

Consider applying through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program. The upside about this program is that it does not use your CRS score. Read on to know more.

SASKATCHEWAN PROGRAM

What is the SINP (Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program)?

The SINP is the provincial nominee program of the province of Saskatchewan in Canada. It is one of the best immigration programs for people who do not meet the requirements of the Express Entry Program. It has a list of over 200 eligible occupations which means more people can now meet its eligibility criteria.

International Skilled Worker: This is for skilled professionals who intend to settle in the province of Saskatchewan. This stream is further sub-divided into three categories:

International Skilled Worker- Saskatchewan Express Entry
International Skilled Worker- Occupations in-demand
International Skilled Worker- Employment offer

Saskatchewan Experience: If you are a foreign worker who is already working in Saskatchewan, then you may apply for a provincial nomination through this stream. The sub-categories under this stream are:

Existing Work Permit
Health Professionals
Hospitality Sector Projects
Long Haul Truck Driver Projects
Students

Entrepreneur and Farming Stream: If you want to set up a business or farm in Saskatchewan, you may apply under this stream.

Most of the Express Entry candidates prefer to apply through the Saskatchewan Express Entry category.

Eligibility requirements for the Saskatchewan Express Entry Program

You must score at least 60 points on the Saskatchewan immigration points grid
You should have a language score of at least CLB 7 (6 on each module) in IELTS or an equivalent score
You should have at least completed post-secondary education or training that is admissible in Canada
You must have work experience in an eligible occupation. If your occupation is on the “excluded occupation list”, you will not qualify for the SINP.
Your work experience and your education should be in the same field
You should have sufficient funds for yourself and your family along with a settlement plan

Eligibility requirements for the Saskatchewan Occupations In-demand Program

You must have at least 1-year work experience in an eligible occupation. Your occupation should fall under NOC 0, A, or B category. It must not be listed on the excluded occupation list.
You must score at least 60 points on the Saskatchewan points assessment grid
You must have completed a post-secondary education credential equivalent to a Canadian 1-year diploma
You must score at least CLB 4 or higher in either English or French
You must have sufficient funds for yourself and your family

Points Grid

Eligible applicants must score 60 points to qualify for the SINP.

Factor 1: Labour Market Success

**i) Education**
Education and Training
Master's or Doctorate degree	23
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent three-year degree at a university or college.	20
Trade certification recognized in Saskatchewan.	20
Canadian equivalency two-year diploma completed at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other post-secondary institution.	15
Canadian equivalency certificate	12

**ii) Work experience**
a) Work experience in the recent 5 years
5 years	10
4 years	8
3 years	6
2 years	4
1 years	2
b) Work exp. in the 6-10 years before the application submission date
5 years	5
4 years	4
3 years	3
2 years	2
Less than 1 year	0

**iii) Language proficiency**
a) First Language (English or French)
CLB 8 or more	20
CLB 7	18
CLB 6	16
CLB 5	14
CLB 4	12
b) Second Language (English or French)
CLB 8 or more	10
CLB 7	8
CLB 6	6
CLB 5	4
CLB 4	2

**iv) Age**
Below 18 years	0
18 – 21 years	8
22 – 34 years	12
35 – 45 years	10
46 – 50 years	8
Above 50 years	0

**2. Factor 2: Adaptability**
Close family relatives in Saskatchewan	20
Previous work experience in Saskatchewan	5
Previous student experience in Saskatchewan	5

APPLY IN SASKATCHEWAN

How to apply for the Saskatchewan Express Entry Program?

To apply for the Saskatchewan Express Entry Program, you must first create an Express Entry profile. You will also need to submit an EOI to the SINP. Eligible applicants will receive an invitation to apply for a provincial nomination. You can add 600 points to your CRS score if you get a provincial nomination. This means that you will get an ITA to apply for Canada PR in the next draw.

APPLY IN SASKATCHEWAN

How to apply for the Saskatchewan Occupations In-demand Program?

To apply under this category, you need to submit an EOI to the SINP. Eligible candidates will receive an invitation to apply for a provincial nomination. Once you receive the invitation, you may apply for a provincial nomination through the SINP. Those who are successful in obtaining a provincial nomination can proceed to apply for a Canada PR Visa to the IRCC.

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