Saskatchewan Immigration Invites 325 In New Expression of Interest Draw

May 29, 2019 – Saskatchewan immigration has conducted a new Expression of Interest draw targeting Occupations In-Demand and Express Entry candidates.

The May 22 draw a total of 325 invites issued. There were no occupations specified, as had happened in the two previous Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program draws.

Through the Saskatchewan Occupations In-Demand stream, 221 invites were issued with a minimum score of 82.

Meanwhile, there were 104 invites issued through Saskatchewan Express Entry, also with a minimum score of 82.

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

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The previous Saskatchewan draw, on May 1, saw 202 invitations to apply to candidates in seven specific occupations.

The draw focused on:

• Managers in social, community and correctional services (NOC 0423)
• Conference and event planners (NOC 1226).
• Medical sonographers (NOC 3216).
• Psychologists (NOC 4151).
• Instructors of persons with disabilities (NOC 4215).
• Butchers (NOC 6331).
• Bakers (NOC 6332).

The draw saw 81 invites issued to Saskatchewan Express Entry candidates, requiring a minimum score of 67 points.

A further 121 invites were issued to Occupations In-Demand candidates, also with a minimum score of 60 points.

Saskatchewan 2019 Expression of Interest Draws

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 Occupation-In-Demand Sub-Category?

• Score a minimum of 60 points on the SINP points assessment grid;
• Have a language score of at least Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4. Employers and regulatory bodies may ask for higher;
• 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;
• At least one-year work experience in the past 10 years:
  • In your field of education or training occupation, and
  • In an occupation in NOC A, B, 0 included on the in-demand occupation list.
• Obtain the appropriate licensure in Saskatchewan if your field so requires, as the authorities will not process an application without the licensure.
• Have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan.
• Pay a non-refundable $300 application fee online.

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

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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