Saskatchewan Express Entry Opens for 1,000 New Applications - Guru Business Group

Saskatchewan Express Entry Opens for 1,000 New Applications Guru Business Group

The International Skilled Worker – Express Entry sub-category of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has reopened for 1,000 new applications, presenting an opportunity for eligible candidates in the government of Canada’s Express Entry immigration pool to apply for a provincial nomination without needing a job offer.

A successful application for a provincial nomination under the SINP International Skilled Worker – Express Entry sub-category, which operates on a first-come, first-served basis, results in 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points being awarded and an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence being issued during a subsequent draw from the pool.

The last time this sub-category was in late July, when the intake of 600 new applications was filled within days — a common feature of this popular Canadian immigration category.

In-Demand Occupations

Of the 42 occupations on the new list, 19 do not require any professional licensure in order for a nomination to be issued.

No licensure required

NOC	OCCUPATION
0124	Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
0423	Managers in social, community and correctional services
1112	Financial and investment analysts
1122	Managers in Professional occupations in business management consulting
1123	Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
2211	Chemical technologists and technicians
2212	Geological and mineral technologists and technicians
2121	Biologists and related scientists
2123	Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists
2225	Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists
2231	Civil engineering technologists and technicians
2241	Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
2242	Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
2243	Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
2253	Drafting technologists and technicians
0811	Managers in natural resources production and fishing
0821	Managers in agriculture
0911	Manufacturing managers
0912	Utilities managers

Professional licensure required

Saskatchewan requires certain applicants to have obtained professional licensure in order for the immigration application to be processed to completion. This process may be completed from outside Canada.

An application submitted by an individual in one of these occupations that does not include the appropriate proof of licensure may be held for processing until this is provided. All other required documentation must be included in the application, otherwise it will be returned to the applicant and the CAD $300 government processing fee may not be refunded.

NOC	OCCUPATION	NON-RESIDENT OF CANADA PATHWAY TO LICENCURE
0211	Engineering managers	Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
2131	Civil engineers	Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
2132	Mechanical engineers	Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
2133	Electrical and electronics engineers	Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
2141	Industrial and manufacturing engineers	Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
2147	Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)	Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
2151	Architects	Refer to Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) notes
2154	Land surveyors	Canadian Board of Examiners for Professional Surveyors (CBEPS)
2173	Software engineers and designers	Canadian Association of Information Technology Professionals (CIPS)
2175	Web designers and developer	Canadian Association of Information Technology Professionals (CIPS)
4151	Psychologists	College of Psychologists
4212	Social and community service workers	Canadian Association of Social Workers
4214	Early childhood educators and assistants	Ministry of Education
3211	Medical laboratory technologists	Saskatchewan Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists
3216	Medical sonographers	Sonography Canada
6331	Meat cutters	Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC)
7231	Machinists	Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC)
7272	Cabinetmakers	Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC)
7311	Industrial mechanics	Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC)
7312	Heavy-duty equipment mechanics	Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC)
7321	Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics	Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC)
7322	Motor vehicle body repairers	Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC)
7237	Welders	Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC)

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

In order to be eligible for the SINP’s International Skilled Worker – Saskatchewan Express Entry sub-category, candidates must:

·         Have proof of legal status, if currently residing in Canada;

·         Have an Express Entry Profile Number and Job Seeker Validation Code;

·         Score a minimum of 60 points out of 100 on the SINP point assessment grid.

·         Provide language test results from a designated testing agency that match the language level declared in the Express Entry profile;

·         Have completed at least one year of post-secondary education or training which is comparable to the Canadian education system and which has resulted in a degree, diploma, or certificate;

·         Have a minimum level of work experience related to their field of education or training in a highly skilled occupation (NOC 0, A, or B) that is considered to be in-demand in Saskatchewan (See in-demand occupations list above);

·         Have at least one of the following in the field of education or training occupation:

·         One year work experience in the past 10 years in a skilled profession (non-trades),

·         Two years work experience in a skilled trade in the past five years; or

·         Twelve months work experience in Canada in the past three years (trades and non-trades).

·         Obtain proof of eligibility for Saskatchewan licensure if their profession is regulated in Saskatchewan and requires mandatory (compulsory) certification or licensing; and

·         Have proof of sufficient settlement funds and a settlement plan.

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