International Skilled Worker: Occupation In-

Demand
 International Skilled Worker: Occupation In-Demand
 Required Documents for ISWs in Occupations in Demand

If you wish to use an immigration representative, please visit:Using an Immigration Representative

If you are using an immigration consultant instead of a Canadian lawyer, you must use one that is
approved by the Government of Saskatchewan, please visit:List of Licensed Immigration
Consultants

Recruiters must be approved by the Government of Saskatchewan. For a full list of approved
recruiters, please visit:List of Licensed Immigration Recruiters

Contact Us
 Immigration Services

Phone (306) 798-7467

Email immigration@gov.sk.ca

Please note that the list of occupations eligible through the EOI system has expanded.
See Occupations In-Demand and Express Entry Occupation Requirements for more
information.

IRCC has increased their settlement fund amounts. As of October 1, 2019, all Express
Entry and Occupations In-Demand applicants must meet these new settlement fund
requirements. You must have this amount for a minimum of three months before you
apply to the SINP.

 One person: $12,669

 Two people: $15,772
 Three people: $19,390
 Four people: $23,542
 Five people: $26,701
 Six people: $30,114
 Seven people: $33,528

This sub-category is for skilled workers who:

  Don't have a job offer in Saskatchewan but are highly-skilled in an in-demand occupation in the
province, and
 Meet the sub-category criteria. Criteria can change at any time, but we'll use what was on this
website when we received your complete application.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this sub-category, you must pay a non-refundable $350 application fee online by Visa or
Mastercard. It is the last step required in order to submit your application.

You may qualify for this sub-category if you live outside Canada or have proof of legal status in Canada,
are not a refugee claimant and:

 Score a minimum of 60 points out of 100 on the SINP point assessment grid;
 Have a language score of at least Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4.
o Employers and regulatory bodies may ask for language scores that are higher than CLB
4;
 Have completed post-secondary education, training or apprenticeship that's comparable to the
Canadian education system of at least one year in length. You must have earned a diploma,
certificate or degree with this.
 For education obtained outside Canada, such as an academic or technical degree, diploma or
certificate, you must submit an educational credential assessment (ECA) from a designated
organization, as per IRCC's list of approved organizations.
o Individuals who have completed trades or vocational training as part of their high school
education are not required to submit an ECA, but must instead apply for licensure.
o Please refer to Occupations In-Demand and Express Entry Occupation Requirements for
SINP requirements related to professional status and licensure requirements.
o For additional information on working in Saskatchewan in a trade, regulated or non-
regulated occupation, please visit Regulated Occupations and Licensing Requirements.
 Have at least one of the following in your field of education or training occupation:
o One year work experience in the past 10 years in a skilled profession (non-trades);
o Two years work experience in a skilled trade in the past five years; or
o Twelve months work experience in Canada in the past three years (trades and non-
trades).
 Have work experience in a high skilled occupation and in-demand occupation in the National
Occupational Classification (NOC) Matrix level "A", "B" or "0".
o For more information on how to select your NOC and which occupations are not eligible
for this category, please see Occupations In-Demand and Express Entry Occupation
Requirements.
 You may be required to provide proof of Professional Status or Licensure (for regulated
occupations or those with professional certification standards in Canada and/or Saskatchewan)
for your occupation. Please see Occupations In-Demand and Express Entry Occupation
Requirements for these requirements. If you are requested to provide proof of licensure, your
application will be held for processing until such proof is provided - all other required documents
must be included in your application or your application will be returned as incomplete and your
application fee will not be refunded. Do not provide licensure documents unless you have been
advised by the SINP.
 Have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan.
The program criteria can change at any time, but we'll use what was on this website when we received
your complete application.

To apply for this sub-category, you must submit an Expression of Interest. Candidates that are eligible
and meet selection criteria will receive an invitation to submit an application. The points scores associated
with an Expression of Interest profile will determine the likelihood of receiving an invitation. Those with
high scores within the pool of candidates will have a greater chance of being invited to apply.

When you receive an Invitation to Apply, you must pay a non-refundable $350 application fee online by
Visa or Mastercard. It is the last step required in order to submit your complete application.

What is an International Skilled Worker Expression of

Interest (EOI)?

An International Skilled Worker EOI is not an application to the SINP.

An International Skilled Worker EOI is a pre-application process which allows candidates to fill in an
online form to indicate their interest in applying to the SINP and demonstrate their qualifications.

For more information, please visit International Skilled Worker EOI System.

Not all candidates who submit an International Skilled Worker EOI will be invited to apply to the SINP.
There are no limits on the number of candidates who can submit an EOI, however, candidates can only
have one EOI profile.

For assistance on how to create your EOI profile, please see the EOI OASIS Guide.

Who can't apply through International Skilled Worker

Category: Occupation In-Demand?
 Refugee claimants in Canada claiming refugee status from the Government of Canada.

You may not be eligible for nomination if any of the following situations is true:

 You failed to submit documentation as requested by SINP;

 You failed to establish that your intent to live and work in Saskatchewan is genuine; and,
  You and or your representative have intentionally misrepresented yourselves in the application.

Assessment Rating

You must score a minimum of 60 points out of 100 points on the Point Assessment Grid to be considered
for nomination.

You are awarded points on the basis of five factors:

 education and training;

 skilled work experience;
 language ability;
 age; and,
 connections to the Saskatchewan labour market and adaptability.

You must attach documents to support the information for the eligibility criteria and points factors. For
example, if you claim 20 points for having a university degree, you must attach a copy of your university
degree and complete transcripts. If your degree is printed in a language other than English or French, you
must also attach a translated version.

How to Apply

After receiving your Invitation to Apply through the Expression of Interest system, you must:

 Follow the guidelines for the Application Process to learn how to apply.
 Be sure to complete, scan and submit all of your Required Documents as part of your complete
application.
 Refer to the SINP Important Words and Definitions to be sure you understand what is required.

Applications that are submitted where documents are missing or not translated will be considered
incomplete and the application will be closed. If your application is closed, you will be sent a letter and
advised to reapply at a later date with a complete application.

NOTE: If you are successful in receiving a nomination from the SINP, IRCC will process most complete
applications that have all supporting documents in 6 months or less.

Apply online to the SINP

1. Create an account.
 2. Complete the different sections.
3. Scan and upload all your completed forms and supporting documents in PDF format onto your
online application. Keep the originals for your records.
4. Save and submit your application online.

What You Need to Know about Using Immigration

Representatives

You are not required to use an immigration representative or consultant to apply to the SINP. But if you
wish to hire a representative, you must make sure they're a lawyer in Canada in good standing with a
provincial law society or licensed by the Government of Saskatchewan. Visit Using an Immigration
Representative for more information and for the lists of licensed/approved consultants and recruiters. You
can learn more about Saskatchewan's laws that protect foreign workers from exploitation and
mistreatment during the recruitment and immigration process by visiting Protection for Immigrants and
Foreign Workers.

Other Forms and Information

 Request for a Nomination Revision and/or Nomination Extension Form (Cannot be used for
licensure or Invitations to Apply)
 Request for Continued Saskatchewan Health Coverage Form
 SINP Procedures and Guidelines

https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/immigrating-to-saskatchewan/
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