Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program
Saskatchewan offers an immigration pathway to applicants under their Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program. The SINP enables the province to:
Obtaining a nomination through SINP is the first step towards becoming a permanent resident in the province of Saskatchewan. The applications approved by SINP are then processed for Canada PR by the IRCC - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
What are different Saskatchewan PNP immigration categories?
Saskatchewan PNP permits the province to nominate applicants for PR Visa to the Government of Canada through 3 major immigration categories:
These immigration pathways are further divided into many sub-streams to suit a diverse range of immigrant applicants.
International Skilled Worker Category - Saskatchewan
International Skilled Worker Category is divided into 3 sub-streams:
The Saskatchewan Express Entry and Occupation-In-Demand sub-streams operate through a system of EOI - Expression of Interest.
Saskatchewan Employment Offer
Skilled workers who possess an employment offer for a skilled occupation in the province can opt for Saskatchewan immigration through this sub-stream. Candidates having evidence of legal status in Canada and those who are outside Canada both can apply to this sub-category.
Saskatchewan Occupation-In-Demand
Skilled workers who do not have an employment offer but are highly skilled in an occupation that is in demand in Saskatchewan can apply for this sub-stream in Saskatchewan PNP. The list of occupations that are not included in this sub-stream is published by SINP. Candidates having evidence of legal status in Canada and those who are outside Canada both can apply to this sub-category.
Saskatchewan Express Entry
Skilled workers who are in the federal Express Entry Pool and who wish to reside and work in Saskatchewan can apply for this sub-stream. Candidates having evidence of legal status in Canada and those who are outside Canada both can apply to this sub-category.
The requirements for the Saskatchewan Sub-Category Express Entry Sub-Category for applicants are:
Saskatchewan Experience Category
Skilled Worker having Existing Work Permit
Skilled workers who are working in Saskatchewan province for a minimum of 6 months and have a valid Work Permit can apply for this sub-stream.
Semi-Skilled Agriculture Worker having Existing Work Permit
Semi-skilled agricultural workers who are working in Saskatchewan province for a minimum of 6 months and have a valid Work Permit can apply for this sub-stream.
Health Professional
Nurses Physicians and other health professionals who are working in Saskatchewan province for a minimum of 6 months and have a valid Provisional Work Permit can apply for this sub-stream.
Hospitality Sector Pilot Project
Overseas nationals who are working in Saskatchewan province for a minimum of 6 months in one of the 3 occupations can apply for this sub-stream.
Long Haul Truck Drivers
This sub-stream allows the Long Haul Truck Drivers working in Saskatchewan province and having a valid Provisional Work Permit to apply for Canada PR Visa.
Saskatchewan Student Stream
Overseas students who have graduated from a post-secondary institution in Canada or Saskatchewan province can apply for this sub-stream. It is further divided into 2 sub-categories:
Saskatchewan PNP Draws
Saskatchewan PNP draw is regularly held by the Saskatchewan province. Through the draws, it looks for candidates in the IRCC Express Entry pool who can fulfil the requirements of any one of the Saskatchewan immigration streams aligned with Express Entry. SINP explores candidates in the Express Entry pool and invites them personally to reside and work in the Saskatchewan province.
How to calculate points for Saskatchewan PNP?
SINP Points Calculator also termed as the Nomination Assessment Grid of Saskatchewan is used for assessing the eligibility of applicants under the SINP. The assessment is skills-based and it thus assists in the arrival of skilled immigrants to the Saskatchewan Province.
The evaluation grid has a maximum of 110 points. An applicant has to secure a minimum of 60 points to qualify for the program. Candidates are required to offer supporting documents along with the SINP application to demonstrate that they have fulfilled the requirement of 60 points.
The SINP points grid is also used for ranking the Expression of Interest of candidates. Candidates with the highest scores are most likely to receive the invitation to submit their applications for SINP.
If a large number of candidates have the same scores, Saskatchewan Province reserves the right for applying extra criteria to prioritize candidates’ selection. In this case, SINP offers priority to candidates with a connection to the province's past education/past experience/a relative. If still many candidates have the same scores then candidates having higher language scores and more years of work experience will be prioritized by SINP.
Calculate Your SINP Points
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program allocates points to candidates based on the following five factors:
1) Age:
At the time of or before the submission of an application to SINP, you must be less than 50 years of age. A maximum of 12 points can be secured for this factor.
Points |
Age |
0 |
> 18 years |
8 |
18 - 21 years |
12 |
22 - 34 years |
10 |
35 - 45 years |
8 |
46 -50 years |
0 |
< 50 years |
2) Education:
You must possess a fine educational background from a renowned University or Tertiary educational institute. Nevertheless, specialization/educational requirements can differ under special circumstances based on occupation. A maximum of 23 points can be secured for this factor.
Sl. No |
Qualification |
Points |
1 |
Doctorate or Masters degree |
23 |
2 |
A three or more years degree program or Bachelor's degree |
20 |
3 |
Certification for Trade |
20 |
4 |
Canadian equivalent Diploma that needs 2 but less than 3 years at a Trade or Technical school, College, or University |
15 |
5 |
Canadian equivalent Certificate or minimum 2 semesters but less than a 2-year program |
12 |
3) Work Experience:
You must have a minimum of three years of relevant, paid, and full-time work experience in the nominated occupation. Experience from only the last 5 years is applicable for the calculation of points. The work experience that you claim must be related to the single occupation that you chose in your application. A maximum of 15 points can be secured for this factor.
Skilled work experience in the five years preceding the submission date of application |
|
10 points |
5 Years |
8 points |
4 Years |
6 points |
3 Years |
4 points |
2 Years |
2 points |
1 Year |
Skilled work experience in the 6 to 10 years period preceding the submission date of application |
|
05 points |
5 Years |
04 points |
4 Years |
03 points |
3 Years |
02 points |
2 Years |
01 points |
1 Year |
4) Language Ability:
You must fulfill the specified requirements for the English language for being able to claim points for ability in the language. A maximum of 20 points can be secured for this factor.
Points |
IELTS score in CLB |
20 |
CLB 8 and plus |
18 |
CLB 7 |
16 |
CLB 6 |
14 |
CLB 5 |
12 |
CLB 4 |
00 |
CLB 3 |
5) Adaptability:
You must note that adaptability is not a compulsory requirement but you get additional points if you qualify for this factor. A maximum of 30 points can be secured for this factor.
Points |
Factors |
20 |
Close family relation in Saskatchewan |
5 |
Previous work experience in Saskatchewan |
5 |
Previous study experience in Saskatchewan |
What are the occupations that are in demand in Saskatchewan?
You must have at least 1 year of full-time work experience in NOC Level 0, B, or A level occupation to be eligible for SINP Express Entry.
New Saskatchewan Occupation In-Demand List 2024
You must have a at least 1 year of full-time work experience in a skilled occupation over the past 10 years. Your work experience must be in a high skilled occupation (TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3) mentioned below - that is considered to be in-demand in Saskatchewan at the time of your application. Eligible occupations must fall under the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) TEER levels:
NOTE: TEER 4 and TEER 5 occupations are not eligible for the Occupation In-Demand and Express Entry.
Current In-demand Occupations in Saskatchewan
NOC Code |
Occupation |
20010 |
Engineering managers |
21300 |
Civil engineers |
21301 |
Mechanical engineers |
21310 |
Electrical and electronics engineers |
21321 |
Industrial and manufacturing engineers |
21311 |
Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) |
21200 |
Architects |
21203 |
Land surveyors |
21231 |
Software engineers and designers |
21233 |
Web designers and developer |
31200 |
Psychologists |
42201 |
Social and community service workers |
42202 |
Early childhood educators and assistants |
32120 |
Medical laboratory technologists |
32122 |
Medical sonographers |
10022 |
Advertising, marketing, and public relations managers |
40030 |
Managers in social, community, and correctional services |
11101 |
Financial and investment analysts |
11201 |
Professional occupations in business management consulting |
10022 |
Professional occupations in advertising, marketing, and public relations |
22100 |
Chemical technologists and technicians |
22101 |
Geological and mineral technologists and technicians |
21110 |
Biologists and related scientists |
21112 |
Agricultural representatives, consultants, and specialists |
22114 |
Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists |
22300 |
Civil engineering technologists and technicians |
22310 |
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians |
22311 |
Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) |
22312 |
Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics |
22212 |
Drafting technologists and technicians |
70012 |
Facility operation and maintenance managers |
63201 |
Meat cutters |
72100 |
Machinists |
72311 |
Cabinetmakers |
72400 |
Industrial mechanics |
72401 |
Heavy-duty equipment mechanics |
72410 |
Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics |
72411 |
Motor vehicle body repairers |
72106 |
Welders |
80010 |
Managers in natural resources production and fishing |
80020 |
Managers in agriculture |
90010 |
Manufacturing managers |
90011 |
Utility managers |
Saskatchewan PNP Excluded Occupation List
NOC Code |
Occupation |
00010 |
Legislators |
00011 |
Senior government managers and officials |
00014 |
Senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services |
10019 |
Other administrative services managers |
11100 |
Financial auditors and accountants |
11103 |
Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers |
12104 |
Employment insurance and revenue officers |
12201 |
Insurance adjusters and claims examiners |
12203 |
Assessors, business valuators and appraisers |
13200 |
Customs, ship and other brokers |
14103 |
Court clerks and related court services occupations |
21100 |
Physicists and astronomers |
21102 |
Geoscientists and oceanographers |
21103 |
Meteorologists and climatologists |
21109 |
Other professional occupations in physical sciences |
21111 |
Forestry professionals |
21201 |
Landscape architects |
21202 |
Urban and land use planners |
21332 |
Petroleum engineers |
21390 |
Aerospace engineers |
30010 |
Managers in health care |
31100 |
Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine |
31101 |
Specialists in surgery |
31102 |
General practitioners and family physicians |
31103 |
Veterinarians |
31110 |
Dentists |
31111 |
Optometrists |
31112 |
Audiologists and speech-language pathologists |
31120 |
Pharmacists |
31121 |
Dietitians and nutritionists |
31202 |
Physiotherapists |
31204 |
Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment |
31209 |
Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating |
31300 |
Nursing coordinators and supervisors |
31301 |
Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses |
31302 |
Nurse practitioners |
31303 |
Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals |
32100 |
Opticians |
32101 |
Licensed practical nurses |
32103 |
Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists |
32104 |
Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians |
32109 |
Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment |
32110 |
Denturists |
32111 |
Dental hygienists and dental therapists |
32200 |
Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists |
32201 |
Massage therapists |
32209 |
Other practitioners of natural healing |
40010 |
Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration |
40011 |
Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration |
40012 |
Government managers - education policy development and program administration |
40019 |
Other managers in public administration |
40021 |
School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education |
40040 |
Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services |
40041 |
Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers |
40042 |
Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces |
41100 |
Judges |
41101 |
Lawyers and Quebec notaries |
41201 |
Post-secondary teaching and research assistants |
41220 |
Secondary school teachers |
41221 |
Elementary school and kindergarten teachers |
41301 |
Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies |
41302 |
Religious leaders |
41310 |
Police investigators and other investigative occupations |
41311 |
Probation and parole officers |
41407 |
Program officers unique to government |
42100 |
Police officers (except commissioned) |
42101 |
Firefighters |
42102 |
Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces |
42200 |
Paralegal and related occupations |
42201 |
Social and community service workers |
42204 |
Religion workers |
43203 |
Border services, customs, and immigration officers |
43204 |
Operations Members of the Canadian Armed Forces |
44200 |
Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces |
50010 |
Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers |
50011 |
Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts |
50012 |
Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors |
51100 |
Librarians |
51101 |
Conservators and curators |
51102 |
Archivists |
51110 |
Editors |
51111 |
Authors and writers (except technical) |
51112 |
Technical writers |
51113 |
Journalists |
51114 |
Translators, terminologists and interpreters |
51120 |
Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations |
51121 |
Conductors, composers and arrangers |
51122 |
Musicians and singers |
52100 |
Library and public archive technicians |
52110 |
Film and video camera operators |
52111 |
Graphic arts technicians |
52112 |
Broadcast technicians |
52113 |
Audio and video recording technicians |
52114 |
Announcers and other broadcasters |
52119 |
Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts |
52120 |
Graphic designers and illustrators |
52121 |
Interior designers and interior decorators |
53100 |
Registrars, restorers, interpreters and other occupations related to museum and art galleries |
53110 |
Photographers |
53111 |
Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators |
53120 |
Dancers |
53121 |
Actors, comedians and circus performers |
53122 |
Painters, |