Saskatchewan Issued 225 Invitations to Apply Under Express Entry Stream

Saskatchewan Immigration Department has conducted a draw under Express Entry category on 27th of September, 2018. In this draw, they have issued 225 Invitations to Apply to those who have a minimum of 65 points.

In the previous draw conducted on August 21, 2018, 466 candidates were invited under Occupation in Demand category and the minimum points threshold was 68.

All the invited candidates had an educational credential assessment while having a license from the concerned authority is not mandatory.

To receive the invitation to Apply, you must submit your Expression of Interest in any of the Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker Stream.

Saskatchewan Immigration department has changed the application intake system in July. In the past, Saskatchewan Immigration categories used to open for a limited number of applications. The applications were collected on a first come, first serve basis.

After the recent change on July 16th, the International Skilled Worker – Saskatchewan Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand sub-categories are using an EOI System. The highest ranked candidates in EOI pool will receive invitations to apply.

Read More: Saskatchewan Issued 213 Invitations to Apply Under Occupation In-Demand Category

After receiving an invitation to apply, you will have 60 days to submit the complete application. A complete and successful submission of your application will result in getting nominated by the Saskatchewan Government.

Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker Eligibility criteria

In addition to the following criteria, an applicant may apply if living outside Canada or have a valid proof of legal status in Canada. Moreover, refugee claimants are not eligible for this sub-category.

• Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum score should be 4 at least. Nevertheless, employers or regulatory bodies have a right to ask for language scores more than CLB 4.

• Must have a minimum score of 60 out of 100 points with reference to SINP point assessment grid

• Applicants have successfully completed a post-secondary apprenticeship, training or education of at least one year in length, equivalent to the Canadian education system. An education degree, certificate or diploma should be furnished with the application.
• An experience of at least one-year work in the past 10 years is also required in the relevant field of training occupation or education. Must have a matrix level “A”, “B” or “0” regarding “High Skilled” occupation in the National Occupational Classification (NOC), which is in-demand in the province.
• A Valid proof of Saskatchewan licensure eligibility should be furnished. This clause is applicable only if the occupation you want to join falls under a compulsory apprenticeship trade or regulated profession.
• To be eligible for Express Entry Stream, you must have an active Federal Express Entry Application.
• Need to provide proof of settlement funds and actual settlement plan.

Why use services of Immigration Representatives

There is no restriction to use the services of immigration representative or consultant while applying to SINP, however, before doing so, make it clear that such representative is holding a license by the concerned authorities. The best thing about using the services of immigration representative or consultant is that all the filling process is completed in a hassle-free manner. Moreover, in the case of rejection, a professional guideline is provided by such representative, as what went wrong and how to deal with it.