Canada – International Skilled Worker Category by SINP

The SINP’s International Skilled Worker Category is further divided into three sub-categories.

• International Skilled Worker – Saskatchewan Express Entry
• International Skilled Worker – Occupations In-Demand
• International Skilled Worker – Employment Offer

International Skilled Worker – Saskatchewan Express Entry

The province is capable of nominating individuals who are in (IRCC) Express Entry pool. Each candidate should be eligible for any one of the following:

• Federal Skilled Trades
• Canadian Experience Class
• Federal Skilled Worker

Minimum Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have:

• Legal status (if living in Canada)
• Minimum language score (CLB) 4
• At least one year of training or post-secondary education
• Minimum score of 60 points out of 100 on the SINP point assessment grid
• Applicant must have a connection to the labour market of Saskatchewan

Factors Affecting Selection

• Education and Training

The applicant can only receive points if they are able to prove their education or training through relevant records such as copies of certificates, diplomas or degrees.

• Skilled Work Experience

Skilled work experience of previous ten is necessary to obtain selection points.

• Language Ability

The candidate must score a minimum CLB 4 in the following language proficiency tests.

1. Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP)
2. International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS, General Training)
3. Test d’evaluation de Francais (TEF).

• Age

Each applicant will obtain points with reference to his or her age.

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International Skilled Worker – Occupations In-Demand

This sub-category belongs to those skilled workers who have experience in one of the in-demand occupations of Saskatchewan. No job offer is necessary under this sub-category.

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Minimum Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must have:

• Proof of legal status (if living in Canada)
• Minimum language score (CLB) 4
• At least one year of training or post-secondary education
• Applicant must have a connection to the labour market of Saskatchewan

SINP In-Demand Occupations List

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Licensure required

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Factors Affecting Selection

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• Education and Training

The applicants can only receive points if they are able to prove their education through relevant records such as copies of certificates, diplomas or degrees.

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• Skilled Work Experience

An overall Skilled work experience of ten year is necessary to obtain selection points. Moreover, a one-year experience for a full-time or part-time job is also necessary.

• Language Ability

Applicant must have a minimum score of CLB 4 in the language proficiency tests approved by SINP.

• Age

Each applicant will obtain points with reference to his or her age.

International Skilled Worker – Employment Offer

Only those applicants, who have received an offer of employment through Saskatchewan employer, may apply under this sub-category.

Minimum Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have:

• Proof of legal status (if living in Canada)
• Minimum language score (CLB) 4
• At least one year post-secondary education or training

Factors Affecting Selection

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• Education and Training

The applicant must prove their education through the copies of certificates, diplomas or degrees.

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• Skilled Work Experience

Applicant must have ten years skilled work experience and should provide one-year full-time or part-time job experience.

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• Language Ability

Candidate must have minimum score of CLB 4 in the language proficiency tests i.e (CELPIP), (IELTS) or (TEF).

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• Age

Each applicant will obtain points with reference to his or her age.

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Who is Not Eligible to Apply

Following candidates are not eligible to apply under the SINP’s International Skilled Worker Category.

• Health professionals
• Food and beverage servers
• Refugee claimants in Canada
• Persons with no intention to permanently live and work in Saskatchewan
• Unable to provide requested documentation