The easiest way to enter Saskatchewan is with a province-specific application as part of the Canadian Express Entry Immigration system. Saskatchewan is an exceptionally popular destination for new immigrants from all walks of life and has an affordable cost of living. The province has a booming economy thanks to an abundance of minerals and other commodities. A Provincial Nomination Program within the Express Entry Canada Immigration system is a convenient method of immigration. 

Express entry in Saskatchewan

The aspirants can apply by creating a profile in an Express entry in Saskatchewan to indicate their interest in the province. Authority will select the interested candidates to apply to the Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program (SINP).

The nominated candidates will receive the SINP certificate with their Express entry profile credited with additional 600 points through the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The candidate will receive an Invitation To Apply (ITA) for Permanent Residency in Canada during the Express Entry draw.

Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program (SINP)

Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program is a route to immigrate to Canada. SINP attracts application from 

• Non-Canadian Residents who want to make Canada their home
• The Federal Government receives the eligible applications of the residents for Permanent Residency (PR) in Canada.
• The eligible candidates will apply for PR through Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

How Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) works?

• The approved time frame to process SINP nomination for an entrepreneur and Farmers stream is 14 weeks. 

        The processing time in the International Skilled Worker Category:

• The Employment Offer stream is 4 weeks, the processing for the Express Entry Stream is 37 weeks, and the Occupation In-Demand Stream is 35 weeks. 

In the Saskatchewan Experience Category:

• The processing time in the Existing Work Permit Stream is 2 weeks; 
• The International Students Stream, Health Professionals Stream, Hospitality Workers Stream, and the Truck Drivers Streams are processed in only 1 week.

What is the minimum CRS score for Saskatchewan PNP?

For eligibility, a candidate requires a minimum CRS score of 60 points. The candidate has to submit the documents supporting along with the SINP application. 

When does SINP draw happen?

Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program happens twice in a month. The latest draw happened in the first week of August. The minimum comprehensive score fixed for this draw was 73 points for Express Entry and Occupation-in demand. 

What are the various Federal Economic Programs?

There are three Federal programs for Express Entry in Canada:

• The Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC), 

• The Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC),

• The Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

A candidate should have the required qualifications for Express Entry. They expect a minimum of 60 points based on the points listed in the points grid. Apart from the points secured, one has to substantiate the educational qualification is on par with the Canadian Government expectations. 

The Federal Skilled Trades Class should secure points for nomination under the provincial nomination program. There are no minimum points expected for nomination qualification for the Canadian Experience Class or the Federal Skilled Worker Class.

What Are The Skilled Worker Class Categories?

Saskatchewan province has three major categories of skilled workers immigrants. Based on the employment, it categorised these as:

• Saskatchewan Immigrant Nomination program

1. Employment offer for an International skilled worker  
2. Occupations In-Demand for an International skilled worker

• Express Entry system 

• Employment offer

The employment offer is a sub-category under the International skilled worker immigrant stream of the Provincial Nomination Program from the province of Saskatchewan. 

• The candidate must have a job offer and they secure enough points in the assessment grid for him to apply according to the stream.
• The details of proficiency assessment in English and French language 
• The candidate should have a minimum of 12 months of work experience in the same profession as the employment offer.

• Occupations In-demand 

The Occupation In-demand is a sub-category under the Provincial Nomination Program, where the immigrant candidate should possess skills listed under National Occupational Classification to get invited.

There is a list of occupations for In-Demand jobs by the Saskatchewan province for those individuals willing to make a living in the province. The applicants must fill in the required details in the form and pay a non-refundable fee to join the Entry pool. 

They have removed about 129 occupations from the SINP program, Saskatchewan province has sent out a great number of invitations and performed many draws in the recent past to bring in international skilled workers. The latest list of occupations for which invitations are accepted:

What are the criteria for the selection of Occupation In-demand candidates?

• Language expertise
• Work experience
• Targeted Job profile

Points Grid and Minimum Points Expected

Saskatchewan province expects the applicants to secure 60 points out of 100 in the grid, having various criteria. They listed the points for each criterion as under:

Is it easy to get PR in Saskatchewan?

Saskatchewan is an attractive destination for immigrants with excellent healthcare and infrastructure facilities. The province of Saskatchewan is a way to acquire Canadian Permanent Residency.

Conclusion

The province of Saskatchewan has beautiful communities, reasonable cost of living, amazing jobs, and remains a best destination for the immigrants to settle. Saskatchewan attracts talented individuals to satiate the increasing in-demand jobs. 

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