Skilled Worker with Existing Work Permit

This sub-category is for skilled workers who:

• Have been employed in Saskatchewan for a minimum of six months with a valid work permit.
• Plan to live in Saskatchewan as permanent residents. Note: All applicants with temporary work permits must be residing in Saskatchewan.
• Meet the specific criteria of the sub-category.

Check your eligibility:

• Have a permanent full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer.
• Hold a valid work permit issued by IRCC.
  • Individuals with a Canada Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) work permit, a work permit supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), or a Mobilité Francophone work permit can apply for National Occupation Classification (NOC) TEER “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, or “5” occupations.
  • Individuals with other types of work permits can apply for TEER “0”, “1”, “2”, or “3” occupations, or in a designated trade.
• If IRCC has issued an open work permit to you and your spouse was the principal applicant, the SINP may ask for additional documentation to verify that you and your spouse are living in Saskatchewan.
• Truck drivers (NOC 73300) must have a valid CUAET work permit, LMIA-supported work permit, or Francophone Mobility work permit to apply for the SINP.
• Food and beverage servers (NOC 65200) must have a valid LMIA-supported work permit, CUAET work permit, or Francophone Mobility work permit to apply for the SINP.
• Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter, which employers must obtain by registering with the SINP. Employers will provide this letter if you meet their hiring qualifications.
• Have worked at least six months (780 hours) of full-time (30+ hours per week) experience in the job offered by the employer providing the Job Approval Letter, under a valid work permit. The experience must be continuous.
• Have at least a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score of 4 if your job offer is in a TEER “4” or “5” occupation.
• Are eligible for Saskatchewan licensure if your occupation is regulated in the province
• Refugee claimants in Canada are not eligible to apply.

Note: The program criteria may change at any time, but the version on the website at the time of your application will be used.

The federal government sets the number of nominations the SINP can issue each year, and acceptance is not guaranteed.

Who is not Eligible:

The following individuals cannot apply through the Saskatchewan Experience – Skilled Worker with Existing Work Permit sub-category:

• Refugee claimants in Canada who are seeking refugee status from the Government of Canada.
• Health professionals (you must apply through the Health Talent Pathway).
• Graduates working on a Post-Graduate Work Permit issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) (you must apply through the Saskatchewan Experience – Student sub-category or the International Skilled Worker – Employment Offer sub-category).

You may also be ineligible if:

• You did not provide the required documents when submitting your application.
• You were unable to demonstrate that you plan to live and work in Saskatchewan.
• You or your representative intentionally misrepresented yourselves in the application.

Required Documents for Saskatchewan Skilled Worker with Existing Work Permit:

You must submit all necessary forms and documents to prove your eligibility for SINP nomination when you submit your application. These documents will be needed to verify the following:

• Your identity
• Work experience
• Academic credentials
• Language ability

The SINP may also request additional documents that are not listed. Be prepared to provide any extra paperwork if asked.

Document Checklist for Saskatchewan Skilled Worker with Existing Work Permit:

For your application, you will need to provide the following:

1.Temporary Work Permit
You must submit a copy of your current, valid temporary work permit issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Most work permits, whether open or closed, will be accepted, including those issued under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET).

1. Truck Drivers (NOC 73300): Must have a valid CUAET work permit, LMIA-supported work permit, or Francophone Mobility work permit.
2. Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders are not eligible to apply under this sub-category.
3. Refugee claimants in Canada, who are seeking refugee status from the Government of Canada, are also not eligible to apply.
4. Open Work Permits: If IRCC has issued you an open work permit and your spouse was the principal applicant in the work permit application, the SINP may ask for additional documents. SINP staff will require proof that both you and your spouse are residing in Saskatchewan.

2. Work Experience Credentials

You must demonstrate that you have worked at least six months (780 hours) of full-time work (30+ hours per week) in the job offered by the employer who provided you with the Job Approval Letter. The work experience must be gained under a valid work permit and must be consecutive. To support your work experience, submit one or more of the following documents:

• Letters from your employer(s) detailing your job position, start date, length of employment, and main duties.
• Copies of pay stubs showing the employer’s name, your position, and the hours worked.
• Records of employment.

Please note that remote work (work done outside Saskatchewan) is not eligible to be counted as in-Saskatchewan work experience for this sub-category.

3. Job Offer Requirements

To apply, you must have a permanent, full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer. The job must be in a National Occupation Classification (NOC) TEER level “0”, “1”, “2”, or “3,” or in a designated trade. If you hold a Canada Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET), Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), or Francophone Mobility work permit, the job may also be in NOC TEER level “4” or “5.”

Key requirement for the job offer is that your pay and working conditions must meet Canadian standards.

Letter of Offer:

• Must be addressed to you, the principal applicant.
• Should specify the job title, duties, wage, benefits, and the company’s contact information.
• Must list the job location.
• Must be issued on the company’s official letterhead.
• Must be signed by the employer.

Additionally, your job offer must be approved by the SINP before you apply, or your application will be rejected.

Employer Actions:

• Your employer must register on the SINP Employer website to have the position assessed.
• Once approved, your employer will receive a Job Approval Letter that includes your position, name, and NOC code.
• You must submit a copy of the SINP Job Approval Letter with your application.

4. 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.

5. 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).

6. 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.
7. Proof of Residency (if applicable): Proof of residency in Saskatchewan can include a Saskatchewan Health Card, Saskatchewan driver’s license, or other ID issued by SGI.

Note: The SINP may request additional documents if needed.

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8. 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.