Saskatchewan Targets Specific Occupations In New Expression of Interest Draw

April 18, 2019 – Saskatchewan immigration has conducted a new Expression of Interest draw, issuing 324 invitations to apply to candidates in specific occupations.

The April 17 draw focused on:

• Land surveyors (NOC 2154).
• Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology (NOC 2255).
• Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners (NOC 6342).
• Appliance servicers and repairers (NOC 7332).

The draw saw 114 invites issued to Saskatchewan Express Entry candidates, requiring a minimum score of 60 points.

A further 210 invites were issued to Occupations In-Demand candidates, also with a minimum score of 60 points.

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

The Saskatchewan In-Demand Occupations List has also been updated to remove the four NOC codes featured in the latest draw.

The previous draw, on March 6, 2019, saw 138 invites issued, without specifying NOC codes.

The draw saw 70 invites issued to Saskatchewan Express Entry candidates, requiring a minimum score of 67 points.

A further 68 invites were issued to Occupations In-Demand candidates, with a minimum score of 81 points.

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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