International Skilled Worker – Employment Offer

Eligibility for the International Skilled Worker Program: Occupation In-DemandTo be eligible for the International Skilled Worker: Occupation In-Demand category, you must meet the following criteria:Application Fee: You must pay a non-refundable application fee of $500 CAD online using Visa or Mastercard. This fee is the final step before submitting your application.Eligibility Criteria:

• Residency Status: You must either live outside of Canada or have proof of legal status in Canada.
• Not a Refugee Claimant: You must not be a refugee claimant in Canada.
• Points Requirement: You must score at least 60 points out of 110 on the SINP point assessment grid.
• Language Score: You must have a language score of at least CLB 4 (Canadian Language Benchmark). Some employers may require a higher score.
• Educational Requirements: You must have completed post-secondary education, training, or an apprenticeship comparable to Canadian standards. You must hold a diploma, certificate, or degree related to your intended occupation. If your education is from outside of Canada, you must submit an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from a designated organization.
• Work Experience: You must have at least one year of full-time (minimum 30 hours per week) paid work experience in a skilled occupation (TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3) within the last 10 years, and your work experience must be related to your education and the occupation listed on your application.
• Excluded Occupation List: Your occupation must not be on the Excluded Occupation List.
• Professional Status: If applicable, you may need to provide proof of Professional Status or eligibility for licensure (if the occupation requires licensing).
• Proof of Settlement Funds: You must provide proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan to show your ability to settle in Saskatchewan.
• Expression of Interest (EOI): To apply, you must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). If you successfully submit an EOI, you will be entered into the EOI pool. Not all candidates will be invited to apply to the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).
• Misrepresentation: If it is found that you or your representative have provided false information to increase your points, the Program Compliance Branch (PCB) will investigate for misrepresentation. If misrepresentation is confirmed, the applicant may be banned from using the SINP for two years (or more for repeated offenses).

Documents Required for International Skilled Experience – Employment Offer

1. Job Offer Requirements

All job positions must meet Canadian wage and working condition standards for the occupation.The Letter of Offer must:

• Be addressed to the principal applicant.
• Clearly state the job title, duties, responsibilities, wage, benefits, and company contact details.
• Indicate the job location in Saskatchewan.
• Be printed on the employer’s official letterhead.
• Be signed by the employer.

Before applying, your job offer must be approved by the SINP:

• Your employer must register online to have the position assessed.
• Once approved, the employer will receive a Job Approval Letter, which includes your name, position, and NOC code.
• A copy of this Job Approval Letter must be submitted with your application.

Additionally, you must provide a letter of offer for a full-time, permanent position from a Saskatchewan employer in an in-demand occupation.

2. Language Credentials

To meet the language requirements, you must:

• Submit language test results from a designated testing agency.
• Demonstrate English or French proficiency at a minimum CLB level 4 or higher.
• Ensure your test results are less than two years old at the time of application.

Acceptable Tests	Minimal Scores
IELTS	Listening – 4.5, Reading – 3.5, Writing – 4, Speaking – 4
Pearson PTE Core	Listening – 28-38, Reading – 33-41, Writing – 41-50, Speaking – 42-50
CELPIP-General	Listening – 4, Reading – 4, Writing – 4, Speaking – 4
TEF	Listening – 145, Reading – 121, Writing – 181, Speaking – 181
TCF Canada	Listening – 331, Reading – 342, Writing – 4, Speaking – 4

 

3. Education/Training Credentials: For the Education/Training Credentials, you must submit the following documents:

Secondary School (High School) Diploma or:

• Education or trade certificate
• Degree/ Diploma with transcripts
• Certificate of apprenticeship
• Official Transcripts: These should show the schools attended and courses taken.
• Professional Designation (if applicable): If you have a professional designation related to your intended occupation, include the relevant documentation.

4. Temporary Work Permit (if applicable): Accepted work permits include open work permits, closed work permits, and Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) visas. If you have an open work permit and your spouse was the principal applicant in the work permit application, the SINP may request additional documentation to verify that you and your spouse reside in Saskatchewan.

4.Work Experience Requirements: For the Work Experience Credentials, you must submit the following:At least one year of full-time work experience (minimum 30 hours per week) in the past ten years in your intended occupationDocuments Checklist for work experience Agriculture Talent Pathway:

• Letters of Reference from Past Employers: The letter must be on company letterhead and should include: (your job position and dates of employment, main duties, weekly hours worked if the position was not full-time, and supervisor or manager’s contact details).

• Government-Issued Proof of Employment: Acceptable documents include: (pension fund, provident fund, medical insurance, or social security records; work permits, work visas, or labor cards for foreign work experience; employment contracts for government jobs; taxation forms or income tax return acknowledgment (ITR) issued by the government).
• Self-Employment (if applicable): Only claim self-employment for managerial NOCs or certified occupations. Documents required include: (business license and self-employment tax documents; proof of income; letters of reference from clients). For business ownership, provide: (articles of incorporation or proof of ownership; evidence of self-employment income; third-party documentation indicating services provided and payment details). Self-declared duties or affidavits are not accepted.

6. Credentials (if applicable): If your occupation is regulated in Saskatchewan, provide proof from the regulatory body confirming that your credentials are recognized and you are licensed to work, or a letter confirming that an application for registration has been submitted.
7. Identity and Civil Status Documents:

To confirm your identity and civil status, you need to submit the following documents:

• Birth Certificates for: Principal applicant, spouse/partner (if applicable), each accompanying dependent, and non-accompanying children born in Canada (if applicable).
• If married, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate of former spouse (if applicable).
• For Common-Law Relationship: IMM 5409 Declaration of Common-Law Union and Proof of at least one year of cohabitation (e.g., joint bank account, signed lease/mortgage, jointly owned property, joint bills, life insurance beneficiary).
• For Divorce: Final divorce documents and Custody and child support documents (if dependents are not accompanying).
• For Legal Separation: Marriage certificate, Notarized proof of separation (country-specific), Custody and child support documents (if dependents are not accompanying).
• Adoption papers (if applicable).

8. Passports: Provide a valid passport with copies of the following pages for the principal applicant, spouse/partner (if applicable), and all accompanying dependent children: passport number, date of issue and expiry, photo, name and place of birth, and if applicable, a visa for a country where you reside but do not hold nationality.