Saskatchewan Immigration Nomination Program 2019

Find out how do i apply for SINP Program ? what are the documents, funds required to  get Permanent Residency in Saskatchewan, Canada.

International Skilled Worker: Occupations in-Demand Stream

In this sub-category, only those immigration applicants whose skills are aligned with the requirements of the Saskatchewan province will be selected for an invitation to apply for PR status. Currently, only 750 applications are being selected out of a maximum 3000. The average processing time for each application is 4 to 5 months. The following is the list of applicable skills currently in-demand in Saskatchewan:

The following are the basic requirements needed to qualify for the occupation in-demand sub-category:

• Legal documents validating resident status
• A minimal score of 4 in Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)
• At least one year of education and training in post-secondary education from a Canadian equivalent recognized educational institution.
• At least one-year of paid work experience in the past ten years related to the relevant field of education or training, in a highly-skilled occupation (NOC 0, A, or B)
• License proof of professional operation in Saskatchewan
• Evidence of sufficient funds needed to settle in Saskatchewan
• At least 60 points out of 100 in the point grade system

Read Also : Highly Demand Jobs in Saskatchewan in 2019

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International Skilled Worker with Employment Offer

This category is for professionals who already have a job offer from a Saskatchewan employer who is willing to vouch for them and support them through the immigration and PR establishment process. SINP currently accepts about 4600 applications for PR visa out of a maximum of 5000. The average processing time for this visa pathway is 1 month. The basic requirements for eligibility to this category are as follows:

The basic requirements for eligibility to this category are as follows:

• At least a score 4 in Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a skilled worker in the relevant field
• Licence proof in case job requires the same
• Evidence of sufficient funds needed to support themselves/family in Canada
• Offer of full-time employment in Saskatchewan. The job must be A valid SINP job approval is required as evidence.
• Minimum score of 60 points out of 100 in the point grade immigration criteria

International Skilled Worker: Express Entry Program

This ISW category is for professionals who don’t have a direct employment offer but have a high rate of likelihood of employment due to their high skills in their respective domain. This sub-category is closest to the federal express entry program. Currently, the SINP authorities are accepting 500 applications out of a maximum of 1700. The average processing time for each application is 3 to 4 months. Several factors are taken into consideration when selection is made through the Express Entry program. These are:

• Documented proof of legal status
• Candidate must have been admitted into CIC Express Entry Pool
• He/she must score at least a 4 grade in Minimum score 4 in Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)
• He/she must have at least one year of post-secondary education or training compatible to the Canadian education system
• He/she must have at leastone year of experience in the relevant field
• Their occupation must fall in a high skilled occupation NOC “0”, “A” or “B” category
• They must have license for operating in Saskatchewan if such is necessary
• Evidence of enough funds to settle in the province
• At least a score of 60 points out of 100 in the point grade system

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SINP Processing Steps 2019

The following is a list of steps you must follow to apply for SINP:

• The first thing to do is to gather all relevant documents and submit them online along with complete federal and provincial forms.
• The SINP has a slightly different application criterion than other PNPs. It requires that you apply for immigration to Saskatchewan through SINP Apply Online. As with the federal Express Entry program, the applicant must create a profile and fill out the online application form. They must also provide PDFs of their relevant documents and send me across to SINP authorities along with their online application.
• Following this, the applicant must save the profile and pay the processing fees if they are applying through the Saskatchewan Express Entry and Occupation In-Demand subcategories.

Saskatchewan Immigration Processing Time 2019

The average processing time for SINP is 3 to 4 months. This is inclusive of International Skilled Worker (ISW) and Saskatchewan Experience Class categories In order for smooth and swift processing of the application, candidates are advised to provide all relevant documents in a clear and concise manner to the SINP authorities. The following list gives a breakdown of the processing times under different immigration schemes:

• Employment Offer Category: Less than 1 month
• Occupation In-Demand Category: 4.1 months
• Saskatchewan Express Entry: 3.8 months

Kindly note here that processing times for SINP can vary a lot depending upon the nature of the application and the profile particulars of any given case. The best thing to do to ensure that the process is expedited is to follow all the guidelines to the letter or better yet, consult immigration professionals while filing the online application.

Saskatchewan Immigration Proof of Funds

The Saskatchewan proof of funds requirements are exactly the same as that of the Federal Express Entry program. The following are the proof of funds accepted by the IRCC and the SINP as valid to allow settlement in Canada or any of its provinces:

• Official letters from financial institutions printed on the financial institution’s letterhead
• include said institution’s contact information (address, telephone number and email address)
• contain name of applicant
• elicit any outstanding debts like credit card debts and loans
• include account numbers, the date each account was opened, the current balance of each account and the average balance for the past six months.

Please note that other financial statements may also be permissible but for that it would be prudent to consult immigration experts as they can provide you with a comprehensive answer in this matter as well as others pertaining to Saskatchewan immigration.

IELTS Band Requirement for SINP 2019

The SINP lists English as a mandatory language to know if you are planning to move to Saskatchewan. This is so because English is the lingua franca of trade and commerce in the province as it is for all of Canada. The other important language is French and having proficiency in it can mean a sizeable advantage to your overall CRS scores. The following is a list of minimum IELTS scores required across various immigration categories under the Express Entry program:

Second official language: Minimum level of CLB or NCLC 5. Canadian Experience Class The skills you need will depend on the group your job is classified in under the National Occupational Classification system (NOC).

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Can I Immigrate to Canada without a Job Offer?

Yes, it is possible to immigrate to Canada with a PR visa even if you don’t have a job offer to back up your application. However, there is a strict criterion that needs to be followed before an application is successfully passed. Find Out how do I apply for Canada PR without a job offer?

Following is a list of criteria used to determine an applicant’s score. This list is also applicable for determining the score of applicants under other categories: 

 

The third quarter of the year 2019 has been a very active year in the Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program(SINP) and there has been a lot of changes that have been introduced in the system.

In order to improve the employment prospects in the province the Occupation in-demand list has undergone a lot of changes in September, 2018. The aspiring candidates should not confuse the occupation in-demand category with the Express Entry linked Stream of Saskatchewan as they are entirely different.

Also, there have been changes introduced in the Expression of Interest(EOI) system as well, in which, the candidates who would like to be considered for the Express Entry and Occupation in demand subcategories should first submit an EOI profile.

The largest draw opened in the new international skilled worker EOI opened on 10th October, 2018 for the province of Saskatchewan in which a total of 853 candidates were invited in the Express Entry and Occupation in demand subcategories. Through the Express Entry linked stream 359 candidates with the minimum score of 60 Comprehensive Ranking System(CRS) points were shortlisted and in the Occupation in demand sub category and 494 applications were shortlisted with the minimum score of 63 being asked form the candidates.

On the same date there was an update of two occupations being removed from the Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program(SINP) –

• NOC 2123 – Agricultural Representatives, Consultants and Specialists
• NOC 3216 – Medical Sonographers

As a smart candidate it is important to keep a track of all the changes that are introduced so that good decision can be taken with respect to the immigration to a new country.

 

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