Saskatchewan invited 205 immigration candidates to apply for provincial nomination
Saskatchewan invited immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)sent out a total of 205 invitations to candidates in the Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand categories.
In order to be selected, candidates needed to have submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile with the SINP.
Through the EOI system, the SINP invites immigration candidates that have the potential to thrive in the prairie province to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence.
Interested candidates must create an EOI profile and demonstrate their capacity to settle into life in Saskatchewan by listing their work experience, education, language ability, age, and connections to the province.
The SINP uses these five factors to assess candidates and give them a score out of 100 on the International Skilled Worker Points Assessment.
The highest-scoring candidates are then issued an invitation to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence.
The minimum score required in the March 26 draws was 75 for both sub-categories.
Job offer letter is not required in order to receive an invitation from Saskatchewan. However, candidates needed at least one year of work experience in an eligible skilled occupation related to their field of study.
Saskatchewan Immigration Nomination Program 2020
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program(SINP) sub-category allows skilled workers with experience Province nominee program to apply for a provincial nomination certificate. An application for Canadian permanent residence then follows this certificate. Interestingly, applicants do not require a job offer to make an application. The IRCC accepts up to 700 new applications for immigration to Canada in this intake.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must fulfil the following minimum eligibility requirements for saskatchewan Province nominee program:
- Score at least 60 points out of 100 on the point assessment grid.
- Legal documents validating resident status.
- Have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan.
- At least one year work experience in the past ten years related to their relevant field of work, in a highly skilled occupation (NOC 0, A, or B).
- Have a minimum language score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4.
- The program of study must have resulted in a degree, diploma, certificate, or a certificate equivalent to a trade certificate.
- Candidate must admit themselves into CIC Express Entry Pool.
- They must also get proof of eligibility for Saskatchewan licensure if they regulate their profession in Saskatchewan and require mandatory (compulsory) licensing.
- Evidence of enough funds to settle in the province.