Saskatchewan Conducts First Draw Under Expression of Interest System

August 24, 2018 – Saskatchewan immigration has invited its first batch of skilled worker candidates under the province’s new Expression of Interest system.

At the same time, Saskatchewan also announced a change to its In-Demand Occupation List, removing 10 jobs.

The August 21 draw saw 466 candidates invited under the Saskatchewan Express Entry Sub-Category, with the lowest-ranked candidate scoring 68 points.

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All of the EOI candidates invited has Educational Credential Assessments, which is required for Saskatchewan applications.

The province says it will conduct a minimum of one draw per month under the EOI system.

What is the Process for Saskatchewan Expression of Interest?

1. Submit EOI profile.
2. Enter EOI candidate pool.
3. EOI candidates selected.
4. Invitations to Apply issued via regular draws.
5. Candidates submit full application within 60 days.
6. SINP officials assess applications and make decision.

What Are The Requirements For The Saskatchewan Express Entry Sub-Category?

Candidates from outside Canada, or with legal status in Canada, qualify for this Saskatchewan immigration category, provided they are not a refugee claimant.

Additionally, candidates must:

• Have a profile in the Express Entry Pool, with profile number and job seeker validation code;
• Score a minimum of 60 points on the SINP points assessment grid;
• Provide valid language test results from a designated testing agency matching those in the Express Entry profile;
• Have completed one year of post-secondary education, training or apprenticeship comparable to the Canadian education system. You must have earned a diploma, certificate or degree.
  • Degrees and diplomas obtained outside Canada subject to an Educational Credential Assessment;
• Have at least one of the following experience requirements in your field of education or training occupation:
  • One year of work experience in the past 10 years in a skilled profession (non-trades);
  • Two years of work experience in a skilled trade in the past five years; or
  • One year of work experience in Canada in the past three years (trades and non-trades).
• Have work experience in a high-skilled occupation in NOC A, B, 0 included on the in-demand occupation list.
• Obtain the appropriate licensure in Saskatchewan where your profession is regulated, or a skilled trade. For skilled trades, a certificate is required from the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.
• Have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan.
• Pay a non-refundable $300 application fee online.

How To Qualify Under Saskatchewan’s New Expression of Interest System

A Saskatchewan statement said it was removing jobs from the In-Demand Occupations List so that ‘nominations do not exceed employment demand’.

What Jobs Were Removed From Saskatchewan’s In-Demand Occupations List?

What Is The New Saskatchewan In-Demand Occupations List?

Interested employers: Kindly contact us here to receive further information.

Interested candidates: Find out whether you qualify to Canada by completing our free on-line evaluation. We will provide you with our evaluation within 1-2 business days.

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