Saskatchewan Invites Nearly 600 In First 2019 Expression of Interest Draw

January 21, 2019 – Saskatchewan has invited nearly 600 skilled worker candidates to apply for immigration in its first Expression of Interest draw of 2019.

The January 16 draw saw 362 Saskatchewan immigration invites issued through the province’s Express Entry-linked stream. Candidates required a minimum score of 63 points.

Occupations in-Demand stream candidates were also featured in the draw, with 234 invites issued and a minimum score of 66 points.

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

The province says it plans to conduct a minimum of one draw per month going forwards.

Saskatchewan has now conducted eight draws under the EOI system.

The previous draw, on December 6, 2018, saw 596 invites issued, with 234 through the Occupations In-Demand stream and 362 via Saskatchewan Express Entry. The lowest-ranked candidates scored 66 and 63 points respectively.

Saskatchewan 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

What Is The 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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