Saskatchewan Express Entry

Eligibility for the International Skilled Worker: Saskatchewan Express Entry Category

To be eligible for the Saskatchewan Express Entry category, you must meet the following criteria:

Express Entry Profile:

• IRCC’s Express Entry Pool: You must be accepted into IRCC’s Express Entry pool.
• Valid Express Entry Profile Number and Job Seeker Code: You must have a valid Express Entry Profile Number and Job Seeker Code.
• Application Fee: You must pay a non-refundable application fee of $500 CAD online using Visa or Mastercard.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Residency Status: You must either live outside Canada or have proof of legal status in Canada.
• Not a Refugee Claimant: You must not be a refugee claimant in Canada.
• Minimum Points: You must score a minimum of 60 points on the SINP point assessment grid.
• Language Requirements: You must have a language test result that meets the federal Express Entry language requirements. This generally means CLB 7 or higher.
• Educational Requirements:
  • You must have completed post-secondary education or training that is comparable to at least one year of Canadian education.
  • You must have earned a diploma, certificate, or degree related to your intended occupation.
  • For education completed outside of Canada, you must submit an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from an IRCC-approved organization.
  • If you have finished training as part of high school, you must apply for Saskatchewan licensure instead of submitting an ECA (check Regulated Occupations and Licensing Requirements for more details).
• Work Experience:
  • For skilled professionals: You need one year of work experience in the past 10 years in a related field.
  • For skilled tradespeople: You need two years of work experience in a skilled trade in the past five years.
  • For Canadian Experience Class: If you have Canadian work experience, you need one year of work experience in Canada in the past three years (whether as a skilled professional or tradesperson).
  • Your work experience must be in the field of your completed education or training, and it must be related to your occupation.
  • Excluded Occupation List: Your job must not be on the Excluded Occupation List. You can find eligible occupations in the Occupations In-Demand and Express Entry Occupation Requirements sections.
  • Licensing or Professional Status: If your occupation requires specific professional status or licensure, you may need to provide proof of eligibility.

Required Documents:

• You must include all required documents in your application. Missing documents will result in your application being closed and your application fee will not be refunded.
• You may need to show proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan to demonstrate your ability to settle in Saskatchewan.
• Expression of Interest (EOI):
  • To apply for this sub-category, you must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). Your points score will determine your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
  • Those with high scores have a greater chance of being invited to apply.
• Supporting Documents: Once invited to apply, you will need to provide proof of the points you claimed in your EOI.
• Misrepresentation: If it is found that you or your representative have provided false information to increase your points score, your application will be investigated for misrepresentation.
• Consequences of Misrepresentation: If misrepresentation is confirmed, you may be suspended from using the SINP for two years or more, depending on whether it’s a repeat offense.

Who Cannot Apply Through the Saskatchewan Express Entry Sub-Category?

The following individuals cannot apply through the Saskatchewan Express Entry Sub-Category:

Refugee Claimants in Canada:

• Individuals claiming refugee status from the Government of Canada cannot apply.

Not Accepted into the Federal Express Entry Pool:

• If you have not been accepted into the Federal Express Entry pool, you are not eligible to apply for the Saskatchewan Express Entry sub-category.

Ineligible Applicants: You may not be eligible if any of the following situations apply:

• Missing Documents: You failed to provide the required documents at the time of submitting your application.
• No Proof of Intent to Live and Work in Saskatchewan: You were not able to prove that you intend to live and work in Saskatchewan as a permanent resident.
• Misrepresentation: You and/or your representative intentionally misrepresented yourselves in the application, whether by providing false or misleading information.

Documents Required for International Skilled Worker: Saskatechan Express Entry

1.Express Entry Profile Number and Job Seeker Validation Code: Before applying to the SINP, you must be accepted into IRCC’s Express Entry pool. To confirm this, provide your Express Entry Profile Number and Job Seeker Validation Code with your application. If you receive a new Express Entry Profile Number and Job Seeker Validation Code while your application is being processed, you must notify the SINP.

2.Language Credentials: Applicants must meet the federal Express Entry language requirements. You must submit valid language test results that meet the minimum criteria, regardless of your native language. The test results must:

• Match the language level indicated in your Express Entry profile
• Be no more than two years old at the time of your application
• Come from a designated testing agency such as: IELTS (General Training), CELPIP, Pearson PTE Core, TEF, TCF Canada

If you are claiming additional points for bilingualism (both English and French), you must provide language test results for both languages from a designated agency. Your second language must meet a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 4 or higher, and the test results cannot be older than two years at the time of your application.

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
• 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.

4.Work Experience Requirements:  At least one year of full-time work experience (30+ hours/week) in the past ten years in your intended occupation

‘Job duties taken directly from the NOC website or other online resources will not be accepted. This information should only be used as a guideline for selecting your correct NOC.’

Documents Checklist 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. 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.
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. Top of Form
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.

11. 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).

12. 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.