Saskatchewan Occupations In-Demand PNP Stream Doesn’t Require A Job Offer Or An Express Entry Profile

Ali Raza

4 years ago

Saskatchewan Occupations In-Demand (International Skilled Worker)

This Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is for workers with experience in an in-demand occupation.

The Saskatchewan Occupations In-Demand sub-category of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) International Skilled Worker category targets skilled workers in key occupations. If you have recent work experience in a high-skilled occupations that is not on the SINP Excluded Occupations List below, Saskatchewan’s Occupations In-Demand sub-category could be your route to Canadian immigration.

Important change: In late 2019, Saskatchewan changed the eligibility requirements for the Occupations In-Demand sub-category. Previously, candidates had to have work experience in an occupation listed on Saskatchewan’s in-demand list. Now, candidates must have work experience in a high-skilled occupation that is not listed on Saskatchewan’s Excluded Occupations List.

Saskatchewan considers high-skilled work experience to be any work experience obtained at National Occupational Classification (NOC) Skill Level 0, A, or B.

The Saskatchewan Occupations In-Demand sub-category is not aligned with the federal Express Entry system. Consequently, successful applicants can apply directly to the Canadian government for permanent resident status, and do not need to create an Express Entry profile, or receive an invitation to apply (ITA) in an Express Entry draw, in order to apply.

Potential candidates may be outside Canada, or in Canada with legal status, and a job offer is not required.

Saskatchewan Occupations In-Demand sub-category operates with the SINP Expression of Interest (EOI) system. Similar to Express Entry, candidates must first submit an EOI which is ranked using a points system. Then, invitations are periodically issued to the highest ranked candidates.

In addition, potential applicants must also:

Score at least 60 points out of 100 on the SINP point assessment grid (see below);
Demonstrate a language score of at least Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 (employers and/or regulatory bodies may require higher language scores);
Have a diploma, certificate, or degree from a post-secondary study or training program, or an apprenticeship, of at least one year in length. This qualification must be comparable to the Canadian education system, and if you obtained it outside of Canada you must submit an educational credential assessment (ECA) from a designated organization.
Show proof of Professional Status or Licensure (for regulated occupations or those with professional certification standards in Canada and/or Saskatchewan) if required for your occupation (up-to-date certification standards can be downloaded from Saskatchewan’s website); and
Demonstrate settlement funds and a settlement plan.