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In the new International Skilled Worker draw of Saskatchewan held on June 20, a total of 479 candidates with work experience in one of the five targeted occupations were invited to apply for provincial nomination. The invited candidates were from the Express Entry and Occupation In-Demand sub-categories of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). Both these sub-categories require the candidates to have work experience in one of the occupations in the in-demand list of Saskatchewan to qualify.
The occupations targeted in the June 20 SINP draw were:
- Accounting technicians
- Architectural technologists and technicians
- Bakers
- Paramedical occupations
- Medical laboratory technologists
Out of the total 479 invitations issued, 268 went to Express Entry candidates. The remaining 211 invitations were issued to candidates of the Occupation In-Demand sub-category of SINP.
SINP Expression of Interest
In order to be considered for provincial nomination under either the Express Entry or the Occupation In-Demand sub category, the candidates must first submit an Expression of interest with the SINP. The Expression of Interest must include information on basic eligibility factors such as education, work experience, proficiency in English or French, among other factors. Based on these factors each profile is awarded a score out of 100. The highest scoring candidates are invited to apply for provincial nomination from Saskatchewan in the draws that are conducted regularly. The lowest score of candidates invited in the June 20 draw, in both sub-categories, was 68.
Saskatchewan has so far issued 1166 invitations to Express Entry candidates and 1407 invitations Occupation In-Demand candidates in 2019. The Express Entry candidates who are nominated by Saskatchewan will obtain 600 additional CRS score points, which would ensure them an invitation to apply for permanent residence in Canada in the subsequent Express Entry draw.
Canada Provincial Nominee Programs are a great option for potential immigrants to migrate to the country. Contact us if you want to know more about Canada PNPs.
