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Saskatchewan, one of the Prairie Provinces of Western Canada, has a booming economy and a growing population, thanks to the migrants from around the world who prefer to settle in the province. The economy of the province is mainly based on agriculture, fishing and forestry.
The Saskatchewan provincial nominee program, named Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), allows the province to invite potential immigrants with the skills and experience that are in demand in the province, to settle here. The candidates who meet the Saskatchewan PNP eligibility criteria can obtain a nomination for permanent residence in Canada from the Saskatchewan provincial nominee program.
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for Saskatchewan provincial nomination under the following categories of Saskatchewan provincial nominee program:
- International Skilled Worker Category
- Saskatchewan Experience Category
- Entrepreneur and Farm Category
Each of these categories has one or two subcategories too. Given below is a detailed description of each of the categories and sub-categories under the Saskatchewan provincial nominee program.
International Skilled Worker Category
This category is for foreign skilled workers who meet the eligibility criteria for Saskatchewan provincial nominee program and who wish to live and work in the province of Saskatchewan. Each of the applications for Saskatchewan provincial nomination submitted under this category of Saskatchewan provincial nominee program is assessed on the basis of a point system and the highest scoring candidates are invited to apply for provincial nomination.
International Skilled Worker Category of Saskatchewan provincial nominee program has three sub-categories. They are:
- International Skilled Worker-Employment Offer
- International Skilled Worker – Occupations In-Demand
- International Skilled Worker – Saskatchewan Express Entry
International Skilled Worker-Employment Offer
Skilled workers who meet the eligibility criteria and possess a skilled job offer from a Saskatchewan employer can apply for Saskatchewan provincial nomination under this sub category of Saskatchewan provincial nominee program.
International Skilled Worker – Occupations In-Demand
In order to apply for Saskatchewan provincial nomination under this sub category of Saskatchewan provincial nominee program, the candidate must be a highly skilled worker with relevant work experience in an occupation that is in demand in Saskatchewan. They must also meet other Saskatchewan PNP eligibility requirements. A job offer is not necessary to apply under this sub category. Neither an Express Entry profile is required.
The Occupations In-Demand sub-category of Saskatchewan provincial nominee program currently operates on an Expression of Interest system.
International Skilled Worker – Saskatchewan Express Entry
Under this sub-category of Saskatchewan provincial nominee program, the province nominates those candidates who are already there in the federal Express Entry pool and who have skilled work experience in an in-demand occupation in Saskatchewan. This Express Entry sub-category of Saskatchewan provincial nominee program also operates under the Expression of Interest system of Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan Expression of Interest system
In order to be considered for provincial nomination under the Express Entry and Occupation In-Demand sub-categories of Saskatchewan provincial nominee program, a candidate must first submit an Expression of Interest(EoI) and demonstrate his/her skills and qualifications. The profile must be submitted through the OASIS, the online application system of SINP. The profiles submitted this way will be valid for one year from the date of submission. Candidates in the EoI pool of Saskatchewan provincial nominee program will be ranked on the basis of the points assigned to them and the highest-scoring candidates will be invited to apply for provincial nomination. Such draws are conducted at least once in a month.
Saskatchewan Experience Category
Saskatchewan Experience Category for is for foreign workers with Saskatchewan PNP eligibility currently living in the province. Applications for Saskatchewan provincial nomination are accepted under the following sub-categories of Experience Category under Saskatchewan provincial nominee program:
Existing Work Permit
Candidates who are currently living in Saskatchewan and who have been working in the province for at least six months on a valid work permit can apply for Saskatchewan provincial nomination under this sub-category of Saskatchewan provincial nominee program, if they meet the Saskatchewan PNP eligibility requirements.
Other sub-categories
Health professionals, hospitality workers and long-haul truck drivers have exclusive sub categories under the Existing Work Permit.
The students who have graduated from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada can apply for a provincial nomination from Saskatchewan under the Students sub-category of the Saskatchewan provincial nominee program. The students must have worked in Saskatchewan for at least 24 months before applying, besides meeting other Saskatchewan PNP eligibility requirements. If they have graduated from an institution located in Saskatchewan, candidate needs work experience of only six months.
Entrepreneur and Farm category
This category under the Saskatchewan provincial nominee program is for those who wish to invest in Saskatchewan by establishing or acquiring or partnering in a business in the province. The candidates must be ready to actively manage the business on a day-to-day basis. This category too operates on an Expression of Interest model.
Farm Owners and Operators Sub-Category
Under this sub-category, experienced farmers ready to invest in a farming operation in Saskatchewan and move to the province permanently can apply for a provincial nomination.
Saskatchewan provincial nominee program, with immigration categories available for a broad range of categories, is a great option for the potential immigrants especially those whose chances are less to succeed through a federal immigration program. Saskatchewan provincial nominee program mainly targets those candidates who have the potential to live and work in the province. If you are a skilled worker, entrepreneur, or an international graduate/ temporary foreign worker in Saskatchewan, you can apply for permanent residence through the SINP.
A growing economy and a vibrant community life make Saskatchewan one of the best Canadian provinces to settle in. Contact us to check whether you meet the eligibility criteria to apply for permanent residence in Canada through Saskatchewan provincial nominee program.
