WHATSAPPThe International Skilled Worker (ISW) category of Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program(SINP) allows the province to nominate eligible candidates for permanent residence in Canada. The category has three sub-categories:
- International Skilled Worker – Saskatchewan Express Entry
- International Skilled Worker – Occupation In-Demand
- International Skilled Worker – Employment Offer
International Skilled Worker – Occupation In-Demand
To be eligible to apply for provincial nomination under this category, the candidate must have work experience in one of the in-demand occupations of Saskatchewan. However, the candidate does not require a job offer to qualify.
Eligibility requirements
- The candidate must be legally residing in Canada, if the application is being submitted from Canada
- The candidate must have minimum language proficiency equal to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4
- The candidate must have completed post-secondary level education or training of a minimum duration of one year. The education must have resulted in a degree, diploma, certificate, or a certificate equivalent to a trade certificate. If the candidate obtained the qualifications from outside Canada, they must also submit an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from a designated organization.
- The candidate must have minimum one year of paid work experience in an occupation related to their field of education or training. The occupation must be classified under NOC 0, A, or B and considered to be in-demand in Saskatchewan. Besides, the candidate must have acquired the work experience within the past 10 years.
- The candidate must hold proof of professional status or licensure, if required
- The candidate must have enough settlement funds to support themselves and accompanying family members while settling in Saskatchewan
- A feasible settlement plan
- Minimum score of 60 points out of 100 on the point assessment grid
Points Assessment Grid
| Eligibility factors | Points |
|---|---|
| Education and training | Maximum 23 points |
| Skilled work experience | Maximum 15 points |
| Language ability | Maximum 20 points |
| Age | Maximum 12 points |
| Connection to Saskatchewan labour market | Maximum 30 points |
| Total | Maximum 100 points |
| Pass mark: | 60 points |
Factor 1: Education and Training
| Education & Training | Points |
|---|---|
| Master’s or Doctorate degree | 23 |
| University degree that required at least three years of full-time study | 20 |
| Trade certification equivalent to journey person status in Saskatchewan | 20 |
| Degree, diploma or certificate that required at least two years of full-time post-secondary study, or certificate equivalent | 15 |
| Degree, diploma or certificate that required at least one year of full-time post-secondary study, or certificate equivalent to a trade certificate | 12 |
Factor 2: Skilled Work Experience
| Work experience during the most recent five years prior to application | Points |
|---|---|
| 5 years | 10 |
| 4 years | 8 |
| 3 years | 6 |
| 2 years | 4 |
| 1 year | 2 |
| Work experience during the six to ten year period prior to application | Points |
| 5 years | 5 |
| 4 years | 4 |
| 3 years | 3 |
| 2 years | 2 |
| 1 year | 0 |
Factor 3: Language Ability
| Language ability | Points |
|---|---|
| CLB 8 and higher | 20 |
| CLB 7 | 18 |
| CLB 6 | 16 |
| CLB 5 | 14 |
| CLB 4 | 12 |
Factor 4: Age
| Age | Points |
|---|---|
| Less than 18 years | 0 |
| 18-21 years | 8 |
| 22-34 years | 12 |
| 35-45 years | 10 |
| 46-50 years | 8 |
| Over 50 years | 0 |
Factor 5: Connections to the Saskatchewan
| Connection to the Saskatchewan | Points |
|---|---|
|
High skilled employment offer The applicant has a job offer for an occupation classified at NOC level 0, A, B or a designated trade in Saskatchewan |
30 |
|
Close relative in Saskatchewan The applicant or accompanying spouse has a close relative, who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident residing in Saskatchewan. A close relative can be:
|
20 |
|
Previous work experience Work experience in Saskatchewan for at least 12 cumulative months acquired in the past five years on a valid work permit |
5 |
|
Previous study experience The applicant studied at a recognized Saskatchewan education institution for at least one academic year on a valid study permit |
5 |
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