The Saskatchewan PNP is the immigration program that nominates prospective immigrants who are skilled and experienced and will be able to contribute certain value to the economy of the province. The immigration authority of Saskatchewan allows immigrants to obtain their PR visa Canada following point-based system with lesser processing time.

Pathways/sub-categories under SINP – Canada PR

There are 3 major sub-categories or immigration pathways that come under the Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program:

  • International Skilled Worker category – for those candidates who are skilled and experienced in an occupation in-demand in Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Saskatchewan experience Category – for those international workers working in Saskatchewan with a work permit and wish to obtain permanent residency
  • Entrepreneur and Farm Category – for those candidates who either wish to enter the farming industry in Saskatchewan or an entrepreneur while living in Saskatchewan permanent resident 

Eligibility Requirements for SINP as a skilled worker – Saskatchewan immigration

There is a certain eligibility criterion to qualify as a skilled worker under SINP. The Saskatchewan immigrant nomination program requires the applicants to meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Score at the very least 60 Saskatchewan Immigration Points out of total 100 in the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) factor assessment grid
  • Have at least one year of work experience in the past 10 years in the related occupation
  • Have a language rating of as a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) four.
  • Show proof of eligibility for Saskatchewan licensure, in case your related occupation is in a regulated profession or obligatory apprenticeship trade
  • Offer of PR, full-time employment in Saskatchewan. There’s no specific list of jobs, however, you are a provider is required to be in an occupation within the National Occupational Classification (NOC) Matrix degree "A", "B" or "zero", or in a delegated trade in Saskatchewan.

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Saskatchewan Experience Category is an ideal stream for those foreign employees living and working in Saskatchewan and wishes to obtain a Canada PR visa to live in the province indefinitely. The candidates must be experienced in an occupation that is in-demand in the province and accepts applicants under the following sub-categories:

  • Healthcare sector
  • International students
  • Hospitality sector
  • Long haul truck drivers
  • Candidates with existing work permit 

SINP requirements for International Students and graduates

SINP offers an immigration sub-category for those international students who graduated from a Canadian university or college and want to get a permanent resident visa Canada.

The following requirements are to be met by the candidate to be eligible under this sub-category:

  • The applicant must be graduated from a recognized institution of Canada in post-secondary education level
  • The applicant must have a full-time, paid work experience of at least 2 years in an occupation that is in-demand in the province of Saskatchewan, or
  • The applicant has at least 6 months experience in an occupation in-demand in Saskatchewan if the candidate graduated from a post-secondary institute in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Processing Time for Canada PR immigration

The immigration authorities of Saskatchewan aims at reviewing and processing the application in 3 to 4 months.

It may, however, take less or more than the estimated process time as it totally depends on the clarity and completion of the application. A single error in filing the application may extend the time. It is better to take help from a Canada immigration consultant for proper application and smooth immigration.

Check out the Saskatchewan demand list.

For more information regarding the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program, fill the free assessment form and contact the Canada PR consultants of Aptech Global Immigration for full guidance throughout the process. Fill your free Canada PNP Assessment form.