Canada PR visa for skilled workers in India. SINP is one of the easiest immigration programs of all because of the friendly and relaxed immigration policies in the world. Saskatchewan has a mixed economy along with lavish natural resources, reasonable living cost and relaxed and tranquil lifestyle making it an exceptional choice to live, work and settle with their family. The provinces beautiful, wide open spaces are surpassed by its warm, friendly and welcoming people. Because of the apparent rise in the demand for highly skilled workers, Saskatchewan frequently issues invitations to apply for applicants dreaming of relocating to Canada with PR status through the Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program (SINP).
Check Your Eligibility
SINP POINTS CALCULATOR 2024:
| SELECTION FACTOR | POINTS |
|---|---|
| Education and training | Maximum 23 points |
| Skilled work experience | Maximum 15 points |
| Language ability | Maximum 20 points |
| Age | Maximum 12 points |
| Connection to Saskatchewan Labour market | Maximum 30 points |
| Total | Maximum 100 points |
| EDUCATION AND TRAINING | POINTS |
|---|---|
| Master’s or Doctorate degree | 23 |
| University Bachelors Degree (minimum 3 year program) | 20 |
| Trade Certification (equivalent to Saskatchewan journey person and approved by the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Commission) | 20 |
| Degree, diploma or certificate (minimum 2 year program) | 15 |
| Degree, diploma or certificate (minimum 1 year program of study, or equivalent to a trade certificate | 12 |
| SKILLED WORK EXPERIENCE | POINTS |
|---|---|
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| 5 years | 10 |
| 4 years | 8 |
| 3 years | 6 |
| 2 years | 4 |
| 1 year | 2 |
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| 5 years | 5 |
| 4 years | 4 |
| 3 years | 3 |
| 2 years | 2 |
| Less than 1 year | 0 |
| LANGUAGE ABILITY | POINTS |
|---|---|
| TEF scores to CLB 4 through 10 | |
| CLB 8 and higher | 20 |
| CLB 7 | 18 |
| CLB 6 | 16 |
| CLB 5 | 14 |
| CLB 4 | 12 |
| English or French speaker without language test results | 0 |
| AGE | POINTS |
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| < 18 years | 0 |
| 18 – 21 years | 8 |
| 22 – 34 years | 12 |
| 35 – 45 years | 10 |
| 46 50 years | 8 |
| > 50 years | 0 |
| CONNECTION TO SASKATCHEWAN LABOUR MARKET & ADAPTABILITY Points are available for having a strong connection to the Saskatchewan Labour market, which shows a genuine intent and ability to successfully settle and economically establish in Saskatchewan as a permanent resident. |
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| High skilled employment offer from a Saskatchewan employer | 30 |
| The close family relative in Saskatchewan (The applicant or accompanying spouse has a family relative that is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Saskatchewan. This includes parent, sibling, grandparent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, cousin and step-family members or in-laws of the same relationships. The family members in Saskatchewan must meet the requirements as listed under Required Documents” for your ISW sub-category) | 20 |
| Past work experience in Saskatchewan (A minimum of at least 12 months of work in the past five years on a valid work permit) |
5 |
| Past student experience in Saskatchewan (A minimum of one full-time academic year of study at a recognized Saskatchewan post-secondary education institution on a valid study permit) |
5 |
| MAXIMUM POINTS TOTAL | 100 |
The above point calculator helps to check your aptness for Canada immigration with a PR visa through the Saskatchewan Immigration Nomine Program. If you are eligible, apply now for your permanent residency status and a team of experts at Abroad Pathway Immigration Consultant will assess your profile and tell you under which category you are eligible.
Sinp in-demand occupation list:
| Occupations without a License requirement | |
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| NOC CODE | OCCUPATION |
| 2123 | Agricultural representatives, consultants, and specialists |
| 0821 | Managers in agriculture |
| 8252 | Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors, and specialized livestock workers |
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| NOC | Occupation | SINP Requirements (Education) | SINP Requirements Related to Professional Status or Licensure |
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| 0423 | Managers in social and community services | Completed a four year degree program in a social science field. | If a foreign national has a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Social Work, they must provide an assessment of equivalency letter from the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW).
If a foreign nationals education is in a discipline other than social work the CASW will not assess their credentials. Provide Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from a designated organization. |
| 2174 | Computer Programmers and interactive media developers | Completed a minimum three year program in computer science, information technology, computer science systems, or a related discipline in integrated multimedia or computing science. Computer Science engineering programs will not be considered. | Provide documentation from the Canadian Association of Information Technology Professionals (CIPS) |
| 3211 | Medical Laboratory Technologists | Provide a copy of valid licensure (temporary or provisional) from the Saskatchewan Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists (SSMLT) | |
| 3215 | Medical Radiation Technologists | Provide a copy of valid licensure (restricted or full) from the Saskatchewan Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (SAMRT) | |
| 3216 | Medical sonographers | Provide documentation from Sonography Canada showing eligibility to challenge their qualifying examinations; or Provide an Examination Confirmation Letter (ECL) or proof of Sonography Certification from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) |
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| 3234 | Paramedics | Provide a copy of valid licensure from the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (SCoP);
or Provide a copy of the correspondence from SCoP outlining candidates eligibility to apply to write the national certification exam related to a candidate’s practice level. |
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| 4151 | Psychologists | Provide documentation from the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists showing your eligibility for provisional licensure. | |
| 4212 | Social and community service workers | Completed a degree or minimum two year diploma program in social work, child and youth care, social science or psychology. | If a foreign national holds a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Social Work, they must provide their assessment of equivalency letter from the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW).
If education is in a discipline other than social work the CASW will not assess a foreign national’s credentials. Provide an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from a designated organization. |
| 4214 | Early childhood educators | Level II or III Early Childhood Educator Certification is required for SINP eligibility.
Provide copies of an assessment letter, the Early Learning and Child Care Assessment Sheet, and a Certificate of Qualification at Level II or III in Early Childhood Education from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. |
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| 6331 | Meat cutters | Completed a meat cutting apprenticeship program, or vocational training in meat-cutting which includes at least two years of on the job training. | For Express Entry applications, provide a Certificate of Qualification from the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC), which requires a trade qualifier assessment (step 1) and requires candidates to write exams in Saskatchewan (step 2).
For Occupations in Demand applications, provide a letter of approval from the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC), stating that the trade qualifier assessment (step 1) was completed and that the foreign national is eligible to write exams in Saskatchewan. If a foreign national holds a certificate of qualification from another Canadian province or hold a Red Seal certification, provide a copy of your certificate. |
| 7292 | Glaziers | Completed an apprenticeship program or vocational training as a glazier. | For Express Entry applications, provide a Certificate of Qualification from the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC).
For Occupations in Demand applications, provide a letter of approval from the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC), stating that the trade qualifier assessment (step 1) was completed and that the foreign national is eligible to write exams in Saskatchewan. If a foreign national holds a certificate of qualification from another Canadian province or hold a Red Seal certification, provide a copy of your certificate |
| 7312 | Heavy-duty equipment mechanics/technicians | Completed an apprenticeship program or vocational training as a heavy-duty equipment mechanic/technician. | For Express Entry applications, provide a Certificate of Qualification from the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC).
For Occupations in Demand applications, provide a letter of approval from the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC), stating that the trade qualifier assessment (step 1) was completed and that the foreign national is eligible to write exams in Saskatchewan. If a foreign national holds a certificate of qualification from another Canadian province or hold a Red Seal certification, they must provide a copy of their certificate to the SINP. |
| 7321 | Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers | Completed an apprenticeship program or vocational training as either an automotive service technician, truck and bus mechanic, or mechanical repairer. | For Express Entry applications, provide a Certificate of Qualification from the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC).
For Occupations in Demand applications, provide a letter of approval from the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC), stating that the trade qualifier assessment (step 1) was completed and that the foreign national is eligible to write exams in Saskatchewan. If a foreign national holds a certificate of qualification from another Canadian province or hold a Red Seal certification, they must provide a copy of their certificate to the SINP. |
| 7322 | Motor vehicle body repairers | Completed an apprenticeship program or vocational training as a motor vehicle body repairer. | For Express Entry applications, provide a Certificate of Qualification from the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC).
For Occupations in Demand applications, provide a letter of approval from the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC), stating that the trade qualifier assessment (step 1) was completed and that the foreign national is eligible to write exams in Saskatchewan. If a foreign national holds a certificate of qualification from another Canadian province or hold a Red Seal certification, they must provide a copy of their certificate to the SINP. |
Removed Occupations list as on 22nd August 2018:
- NOC 0211 – Engineering managers
- NOC 0911 – Manufacturing managers
- NOC 0912 – Utility managers
- NOC 2131 – Civil engineers
- NOC 2173 – Software engineers
- NOC 2173 – Software designers
- NOC 2242 – Electronic service technicians (household and business)
- NOC 2175 Web designers and developer
- NOC 2147 – Computer engineers
- NOC 2225– Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists
- NOC 4162 – Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts
Permanent Residence Status through SINP:
- About SINP
- Benefits OF SINP
- Step by step process of SINP
- SINP processing time
About The SINP Program
The most distinct features of the SINP are Three subcategories for workers with and without a job offer.
International Skilled Worker Category: This is meant for people who already have sufficient work experience, have documents certifying their education and have their category in the demand list makes them an ideal candidate for SINP. This subcategory can be filed without a job offer.
International Skilled Worker – Saskatchewan Express Entry: This sub-category enables the province to nominate individuals who are already in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) Express Entry pool and who have the necessary education, skilled work experience, language ability, and other factors to help them settle Saskatchewan’s Labour market.
As candidates must be in the federal Express Entry pool, all candidates must be eligible for one of the three federal economic immigration programs:
- Federal Skilled Worker
- Federal Skilled Trades
- Canadian Experience Class
The Saskatchewan Experience Category: This is meant for applicants already living and working in Saskatchewan as foreign nationals.
The Entrepreneur and Farm Category: This is meant for applicants who intend to run their own business in Saskatchewan or are planning to establish and run a farm in the Saskatchewan provincial territory.
Note: Only applicants scoring above 60 points out of 100 are eligible for selection under any of the above categories.
Benefits of Saskatchewan immigrant nominee program
Please find below the benefits of applying through SINP:
- Each category is allotted into own bar for a number of applications accepted.
- The processing time is shorter than that of the Federal Worker Program
- You only need to have 4.5 Bands in CLB in order to be eligible.
- The state government decides upon immigration applicants on its own
How do I apply to SINP?
Step 1: Choose any one category to apply and attain invites based on market demand:
- International Skilled Worker: Saskatchewan Express Entry Sub-Category:
- International Skilled Worker: Occupations in-Demand Stream
- Entrepreneur and Farm Category
NOTE: Skill full Indians should apply under International Skilled Worker: Occupations in-Demand Stream or International Skilled.
STEP 2: Obtain all the required documents. Complete the required provincial and federal forms and any other federal forms that apply to your situation.
STEP 3: Review and organize your completed forms and supporting
STEP 4: To apply online you need to create an account and then complete the different sections.
STEP 5: Scan and upload all your completed forms and required documents in PDF format onto your online application.
STEP 6: Keep the originals of all the attached documents for your records.
STEP 7: Save, pay the fee (Saskatchewan Express Entry and Occupation In-Demand subcategories only) and submit your application online.
STEP 8: Background check is done before granting the visa
Documents you need to arrange for applying for SINP:
- Legal documents validating the resident status
- A minimal score of 4 in the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)
- At least one year of education and training in post-secondary education from a Canadian equivalent recognized educational institution.
- At least one-year of paid work experience in the past ten years related to the relevant field of education or training, in a highly-skilled occupation (NOC 0, A, or B)
- License proof of professional operation in Saskatchewan
- Evidence of sufficient funds needed to settle in Saskatchewan
Processing Time for Saskatchewan PNP
The approximate processing time for SINP is 3 to 5 months. The following list gives a breakdown of the processing times under different immigration schemes:
- Employment Offer Category: 1 – 2 months
- Occupation In-Demand Category: 4 – 5 months
- Saskatchewan Express Entry: 4 months
