International Skilled Worker – Occupations in Demand

Check your Eligibility

To apply for the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements and submit a non-refundable $500 application fee online via Visa or Mastercard. This is the final step in completing your application submission.

You may qualify if:

• Residency: You reside outside of Canada or have proof of legal status in Canada.
• Refugee Status: You are not a refugee claimant.
• SINP Points: You score a minimum of 60 points out of 110 on the SINP point assessment grid.
• Language Proficiency: You have a language score of at least CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark) 4. However, some employers may require a higher score.
• Education: You have completed post-secondary education, training, or apprenticeship that is comparable to Canadian standards. This includes a diploma, certificate, or degree related to your intended occupation.
  • For international education: You must submit an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from an approved organization.
  • For trades and job training: Applicants who completed these as part of high school education must apply for Saskatchewan licensure instead
• Work Experience: You must have at least one year of full-time paid work experience (minimum 30 hours per week) in a high-skilled occupation (TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3) related to your field of education. This work experience must be in an occupation that is in-demand in Saskatchewan at the time of application.
• Related Work Experience: Your work experience must be directly related to your education and intended occupation.
• Required Documents: You must submit all necessary documents with your application. Incomplete applications will be returned, and your application fee will not be refunded. You may also need to provide proof of Professional Status or eligibility for Licensure.
• Settlement Funds & Plan: You must demonstrate that you have sufficient settlement funds and a clear settlement plan for your life in Saskatchewan.

Expression of Interest (EOI) Process:

• To apply, you must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). If your submission is successful, you will be entered into the EOI pool of eligible candidates.
• Only candidates who meet the minimum points requirement and have a high score within the pool have a greater chance of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
• Once invited, you will be required to submit documents supporting the points you claimed in your EOI.

Misrepresentation: If it is determined that an applicant or their representative has provided false information in their EOI profile or application to boost their points score, the Program Compliance Branch (PCB) will investigate for misrepresentation. If found guilty, the applicant may face a suspension from using the SINP for two years, or longer if it is a repeat offense.

Who Cannot Apply Through the International Skilled Worker Category: Occupation In-Demand?

Exclude Occupation List for the SINP’s Express Entry Category and the Occupation In-Demand Category – file:///C:/Users/admin/Downloads/Human_Capital_Excluded_Occupations_List_2024.pdf

Certain individuals are not eligible to apply through the International Skilled Worker: Occupation In-Demand category, including:

• Refugee Claimants: Refugee claimants in Canada who are seeking refugee status from the Government of Canada cannot apply.

You may also be ineligible if any of the following situations apply:

• Incomplete Documentation: If you fail to submit the requested documentation to the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).
• Intent to Live and Work: If you are unable to demonstrate that your intent to live and work in Saskatchewan is genuine.
• Misrepresentation: If you or your representative are not truthful in your application.

Assessment Rating

To be considered for nomination, you must score a minimum of 60 points out of a possible 110 points on the Point Assessment Grid. The points are awarded based on five key factors:

• Education and Training
• Skilled Work Experience
• Language Ability
• Age
• Connections to Saskatchewan (job market and family)

Supporting Documents

For each of the points you claim, you will need to submit supporting documents. For example:

• If you claim 20 points for a university degree, you must provide:
• A copy of your university degree and complete transcripts.
• If your degree and transcripts are in a language other than English or French, you must also submit a translated version.

Documents required for International Skilled Workers – Occupations In-Demand

1. 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).

2. 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.
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/ Post-secondary diploma
• ECA – Educational Credential Assessment
• 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.
• 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.

4. Work Experience Requirements:  At least one year of full-time work experience (minimum 30 hours per week) in skilled occupation over the past ten years related to the field of education. Work experience must be in high skilled (TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3) considered to be in-demand in Saskatchewan.

Documents Checklist to support Work-Experience for 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.

5. 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.

6. Proof of Professional Status or Licensure (if applicable): Your application will be processed only after providing proof of professional status or licensure, as required by the SINP. If this is not submitted, your application will be considered incomplete, and the application fee will not be refunded.
7. Settlement Funds & Settlement Plan

You must provide proof of funds to support your household during your job search after arrival. The required amount is based on your family size and must be available for at least three months before submitting your SINP application and throughout the immigration process.

Proof of funds must include official letters, statements, or certificates from financial institutions, showing a detailed transaction history for at least three months. Documents must be in the name of the principal applicant and/or spouse and include account details such as balances, transactions, account numbers, currency type, and institution contact information.

To meet the settlement fund requirement, your account must show the required amount, even at its lowest balance. Accepted funds include:

• Personal chequing/savings accounts/
• Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) Funds/Bonds/ Stocks
• Term deposits/ Provident Funds/ Cash value life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs)/ Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs)

Funds such as credit cards, gold, property, businesses, or debentures are not accepted.

Additionally, you must submit a settlement plan using the IRCC Come to Canada tool. This plan provides resources and services to help with your transition to Saskatchewan. After completing the tool, you can print or email the plan to attach it to your application.

8. Close Relative in Saskatchewan (if applicable): A close relative is defined as a parent, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, first cousin, grandparent, or stepfamily member/in-law of the same relationship. If claiming points for a close relative, you must provide the following documentation:

• Birth or marriage certificates, or other official documents proving your relationship (affidavits are not accepted).
• A copy of the relative’s Canadian permanent resident or citizenship card, or Canadian passport.
• Proof they have lived in Saskatchewan for at least 12 months and are financially independent, including: Utility bills (from SaskPower, SaskEnergy, or city/town office), Saskatchewan Health Card or driver’s license, Proof of registered tenancy or homeownership, Proof of income for the past three months.

Note: Additional documentation may be requested, such as proof of children’s enrollment in the Saskatchewan education system (ages 5-17).

• A close relative can support one application at a time. If your relative is already supporting an application, they must wait until the previous nominee has lived and worked in Saskatchewan for six months before supporting another application. The documentation should show that the supported nominee has settled in Saskatchewan, including Proof of status in Canada, Proof of residence and employment in Saskatchewan for the past six months

9. Previous Work Experience in Saskatchewan (if applicable)
   To claim points for working in Saskatchewan, you must provide proof of at least 12 months of work experience in the province within the past five years. Submit reference letters from previous employers on official company letterhead, signed by an authorized representative (name and title should be included). Each letter must include:

• Your job position
• Dates of employment
• Your main duties and responsibilities

10. Previous Study Experience in Saskatchewan (if applicable)
    To claim points for studying in Saskatchewan, you must submit the following documents:

• Education/trade certificates, degrees, or diplomas with official transcripts, or
• A letter from the registrar confirming your study at a Saskatchewan institution.

Applicants whose studies were conducted remotely while outside Saskatchewan are not eligible for these points.