Saskatchewan PNP: The International Skilled Worker Category Without Job Offer:

Saskatchewan is one the nine Canadian Provinces and Territories which participate in Canadian Provincial Nominee Program, a way to permanent residence of Canada along with Express Entry the Federal Immigration Program.

Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program (SINP) is a way to choose candidates and Nominate them to Federal Immigration for Permanent Residence. Saskatchewan chooses candidates who apply in occupations listed by Saskatchewan immigration. Thus occupations in demand list is very important for applicants wishes to apply PR under SINP or Saskatchewan PNP. [Recommended: UK Skilled Work Visa]

Ways to Apply Saskatchewan PNP:

Generally, there are two ways to be nominated by Saskatchewan; First method is to apply through an Expression of Interest (EOI) directly at the website of the Saskatchewan immigration application portal under the Occupation In-Demand sub-category. Once you are nominated, you can apply for Canada’s permanent residence outside Express Entry. [Read Also: New Zealand Seasonal Work Visa]

Second way is to apply under the Saskatchewan Express Entry sub-category. You need a valid Express Entry profile and Job Seeker validation code, then submit an Expression of Interest to Saskatchewan. This enables relevant authorities to assess  application under Saskatchewan immigration’s criteria. Once application is approved, the express entry profile will be updated and credited with additional 600 points under Comprehensive Ranking Score System. Finally, applicant will receive invitation to apply (ITA) for Canadian Permanent Residence.

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The International Skilled Worker Category Without Job Offer:

It is one of the main Immigration programs of Saskatchewan immigration. Foreigners with good language abilities, work experience and education in any of occupations in demands can apply under The international skilled worker category. You can apply as International skill worker in any of the following program without job offer:

1. Occupations in Demand Sub-Category
2. Saskatchewan Express Entry Sub-Category

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Occupations in Demand Sub-Category Without Job Offer:

Candidates with good work experience and education in an occupation listed in occupation in demands can apply without job offer. This is a point based stream, so applicants need be high skilled in his occupation and proficient either in English or French. There is no need to create express entry profile to apply for this program. You can apply and submit your express of interest at official website of Saskatchewan immigration. Once you are nominated by Saskatchewan PNP, you can apply Canada’s Permanent Residence outside Express Entry.

Eligibility to Apply without Job Offer in Occupation in Demand Category:

• One or more years experience in past ten years in your occupation, it should be related to your education, training etc. Your occupation must not appear on Saskatchewan’s Excluded Occupation List and should be a high-skilled occupation under the NOC 2021 list.
• Minimum CLB 4 level or more language ability is required. In case of ielts, minimum 3.5 bands in reading, 4 bands in writing, 4.5 in listening and 4 bands in speaking will be required.
• Proof of funds for settlement along with future settlement plan.
• You need to obtain minimum 60 points out of 110 Points.
• You must have completed at least 12 months of training, apprenticeship, or post-secondary education that resulted in a degree, certificate, or diploma and is comparable to the equivalent Canadian education. It means you have to get ECA certificate first before you apply.
• If you occupation needs license, you must provide eligibility proof for occupation obtained local regulatory authority.

Points Table:

As mentioned in Eligibility requirements, Saskatchewan occupation in demand category uses points system to choose right candidate for PR. You have to get minimum 60 points out of 110 points to be eligible for this program.  Please see the following three tables to check how points are awarded under SINP.

Details of 80 Points Distribution For Factor 1:

Second language (English or French): CLB 8 or higher = 10 points; CLB 7 = 8 points; CLB 6 = 6 points; CLB 5 = 4 points; CLB 4 = 2 points. Maximum 10 points for the second language factor.

Remaining 30 Points Distribution for Factors 2:

How To apply for Saskatchewan PNP ?

You can apply online at official website of Saskatchewan Immigration. Once you open this page, you should browse to bottom of page and click “Create an Expression of Interest Profile”. On very next page, you can create your account and apply online by submitting your online expression of interest profile. While applying online, you have to enter information regarding factors mentioned in above tables like education, experience, language abilities etc. To Read More please visit official information portal of Saskatchewan immigration.

Saskatchewan PNP Fees:

Currently, you have to pay 500 $ as a non refundable fee online by Visa or Mastercard. Fee will not be refunded in case your profile is not selected in pool.

Excluded Occupations List for Saskatchewan Occupation In-Demand:

Saskatchewan publishes an Excluded Occupation List (based on NOC 2021) instead of an in-demand list. Make sure your occupation is not on this list before you apply. Occupations on the excluded list are not eligible for “International Skilled Worker: Occupation In-Demand” and “International Skilled Worker: Saskatchewan Express Entry”. Check the current list on the official SINP website: SINP Occupations In-Demand.