The Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker Category is an excellent opportunity given by the Saskatchewan province to nominate skilled personnel worldwide to fill in-demand occupations in Saskatchewan. You can apply for this program if you have the required score in specific components, such as education, experience, and language abilities.
There are five sub-categories under this provincial immigration category:
Applications will be processed in the order they are received in each category. The SINP maintains the right to prioritize applications to satisfy the strategic priorities of the Government of Saskatchewan. For two sub-categories, SINP Occupation In-Demand and Saskatchewan Express Entry, the SINP uses an Expression of Interest System.
If you are applying for the SINP’s International Skilled Worker Category Expression of Interest (EOI), your application will be assessed according to the five components:
The total score in the SINP EOI pool is 110 points, and you need to score at least 60.
| Selection factor | Points |
|---|---|
| Education and training | Maximum 23 points |
| Skilled work experience | Maximum 15 points |
| Language ability | Maximum 30 points |
| Age | Maximum 12 points |
| Connection to Saskatchewan labour market | Maximum 30 points |
| Total | Maximum 110 points |
| Pass mark: | 60 points |
The first factor is your education and job training, and you will score points according to your documented proof of your education and training programs from a nationally or Saskatchewan-recognized institution or regulatory body.
| Education & Training | Points |
|---|---|
| Master’s or Doctorate | 23 |
| University degree that required at least three years of full-time study | 20 |
| Trade certification equivalent to person status in Saskatchewan | 20 |
| Degree, diploma or certificate that required at least two years of full-time post-secondary study or certificate equivalent | 15 |
| Degree, diploma or certificate that required at least one year of full-time post-secondary study or certification equivalent to a trade certificate | 12 |
You must provide documented proof of your skilled work experience (NOC 0, 1, 2 or designated trade) in your intended employment in the previous ten years. Two points and one point are awarded for each of your work experiences in the most recent five years and each year in the six- to ten-year period before applying, respectively.
You need to show one year of full-time work experience. If you have part-time work experience, that will also be considered if it is paid work and your intended occupation. You must furnish a reference letter from your manager or Human Resources department.
| Work experience during the most recent five years prior to application | Points |
|---|---|
| 5 Years | 10 |
| 4 Years | 8 |
| 3 Years | 6 |
| 2 Years | 4 |
| 1 Years | 2 |
| Work experience during the six-to-ten-year period prior to application | Points |
| 5 Years | 5 |
| 4 Years | 4 |
| 3 Years | 3 |
| 2 Years | 2 |
| 1 Years | 0 |
You must demonstrate the required score in Canada’s official English or French language test. You must furnish proof of language in the form of official results of a recent SINP-approve language test IELTS, Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) and Test d’evaluation de francais (TEF).
| Language ability in English or French (first language test) | Points |
|---|---|
| CLB 8 or higher | 20 |
| CLB 7 | 18 |
| CLB 6 | 16 |
| CLB 5 | 14 |
| CLB 4 | 12 |
| English or French native speaker without language test results | 0 |
| Language ability in English or French (second language test) | Points |
| CLB 8 or higher | 10 |
| CLB 7 | 8 |
| CLB 6 | 6 |
| CLB 5 | 4 |
| CLB 4 | 2 |
| Not Appliable | 0 |
You will receive points according to your age on the date of your application.
| Age | Points |
|---|---|
| Less than 18 years | 0 |
| 18-21 years | 8 |
| 22-34 Years | 12 |
| 35-45 Years | 10 |
| 46-50 years | 8 |
| Over 50 years | 0 |
Your connection to the Saskatchewan labour market and your ability to become financially independent and settle in the province will also give you a score.
| Connection to the Saskatchewan Labour Market | Points |
|---|---|
| You must have a job offer for employment classified as NOC level O, A, B or designated trade in Saskatchewan. | 30 |
| You must have a close relative living in Saskatchewan with a permanent residence. Close relative includes: Parents Siblings Grandparents Aunts and uncles Nieces and nephews Cousins Step-family members or in-laws of the same relationships | 20 |
| You must demonstrate working experience in Saskatchewan for a minimum period of 12 months in the past 5 years with a valid work permit. | 5 |
| You must demonstrate your education in the province for at least one full-time academic year. | 5 |
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These are frequently asked questions about the SINP International Skilled Worker Category.
Yes, but you must reside in Saskatchewan.
The SINP points grid is a system used to assess eligibility based on factors like education, work experience, and language skills.
The SINP may limit the selection of EOIs by occupation to ensure applications do not exceed employment demand in Saskatchewan.
Yes, through the Occupation In-Demand and Saskatchewan Express Entry sub-categories.
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