Immigrate to Canada

To immigrate to Canada and become a Canadian Permanent Resident, you will need to apply for and be issued a Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa.

Canada carefully screens and selects candidates for immigration based on workplace skills, training, experience, and willingness to integrate successfully. We can take the pain out of the process by working you through seamlessly, once we are assured of your eligibility.

SCIS helps skilled workers, professionals, entrepreneurs and families with the immigration process to Canada, to fill shortages and gaps in the labour market, or reconnect family members. We help you identify the right immigration option (Federal Skilled Worker, Provincial Nominee Programs, Quebec Selection Program, Canadian Work Experience Class, Family Sponsorship or Business/Investment Class) that best suits your circumstance and guide you in preparing a complete application kit for you

We work with our clients every step all the way. Besides assisting our clients to immigrate successfully, we assist with job referrals and settlement services to help new residents adjust to the Canadian way of life faster.

Express Entry

Express Entry is a federal immigration selection program that enables skilled professionals to apply for Permanent Residency through a point-based system. The program is facilitated through an online system operated by the IRCIC (formerly CIC).

Selection factor Point Grid or Comprehensive Ranking System is used to assess eligibility to submit a profile to the Express Entry pool, the current pass mark is 67 points.

The program has minimum requirements for:

Skilled work experience

Language ability

Education

Applicant must meet all the minimum requirements to be eligible.

Selection factors

If applicant meet all the minimum requirements, your application will be assessed based on:

Age
Education
Work experience
Whether you have a valid job offer
English and/or French language skills
Adaptability

Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Criteria

If applicant sources higher than 67 in Selection factor point grid, applicant can submit a profile to the Express Entry pool. Application will be assessed under Comprehensive Ranking System.

The points applicant gets from the CRS include a core set of points up to 600 and a set of additional points of up to 600. The total score will be out of 1,200.

Core: Up to 600 points

Skills and experience factors

Spouse or common-law partner factors, such as their language skills and education

Skills transferability, including education and work experience

Additional: Up to 600 points

+ Canadian degrees, diplomas or certificates

+ A valid job offer

+ A nomination from a province or territory

+ A brother or sister living in Canada who is a citizen or permanent resident

+ Strong French language skills

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

Four Categories For Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee program

1. International Skilled Worker Category
- Employment Offer
- Occupation In-Demand
- Saskatchewan Express Entry
2. Saskatchewan Experience Category
Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit
Semi-Skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work Permit
Health Professionals
Hospitality Sector Project
Long-Haul Truck Driver Project
Students

3. Entrepreneur Category

4. Farm Category

Farm Owners and Operators – Young Farmer Stream

International Skilled Worker Application – SINP

Purpose:

Designed to nominate skilled workers who want to live and work in Saskatchewan. You’ll need to meet the SINP criteria and have factors that will help you settle successfully in Saskatchewan, including but not limited to: education, skilled work experience, and English or French Language ability.

1.1 International Skill Worker – Employment Offer

Purpose:

For skilled workers who:

Have a job offer for a skilled occupation in Saskatchewan; and
Meet the criteria of the sub-category. Criteria can change at any time, but we’ll use what was on this website when we received your complete application.

Criterion:

Score a minimum of 60 points out of 100 on the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) point assessment grid;
Have at least one-year work experience in the past ten years in your intended occupation;
Have a language score of at least Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB 4) Employers and regulatory bodies may ask for language scores that are higher than CLB 4;
Show proof of eligibility for Saskatchewan licensure, if your intended occupation is in a regulated profession or compulsory apprenticeship trade; You’ll need this as part of your SINP application. To see if your intended occupation is regulated in Saskatchewan, go to Regulated Occupations and Licensing Requirements.
Have an offer of permanent, full-time employment in Saskatchewan. You’ll need a valid SINP Job Approval Letter to show proof of this. There’s no specific list of jobs, but your offer is required to be in an occupation in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) Matrix level “A”, “B” or “0”, or in a designated trade in Saskatchewan. Food and Beverage Servers/Persons should apply under the Hospitality Sector Projectsub-category. Health Professionals should apply under the Health Professionals sub- category.

1.2 International Skilled Worker – Occupation In-Demand

Purpose:

Designed for skilled workers who:

Don’t have a job offer in Saskatchewan but are highly-skilled in an in-demand occupation in the province, and
Meet the sub-category criteria. Criteria can change at any time, but we’ll use what was on this website when we received your complete application.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for this sub-category, you must pay a non-refundable $300 application fee online by Visa or Mastercard. It is the last step required in order to submit your application.

You may qualify for this sub-category if you live outside Canada or have proof of legal status in Canada, are not a refugee claimant and:

Score a minimum of 60 points out of 100 on the SINP point assessment grid;
Have a language score of at least Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4. Employers and regulatory bodies may ask for language scores that are higher than CLB 4;
Have completed post-secondary education, training or apprenticeship that’s comparable to the Canadian education system of at least one year in length. You must have earned a diploma, certificate or degree with this.
For degrees and diplomas obtained outside of Canada, you must have an educational credential assessment (ECA) from a designated organization, as per IRCC’s list of approved organizations.
Have at least one-year work experience in the past 10 years:
- In your field of education or training occupation, and
- In a high skilled occupation in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) Matrix level “A”, “B” or “0” that’s included on the SINP In-Demand Occupation List.
Show proof of Professional Status or Licensure (for regulated occupations or those with professional certification standards in Canada and/or Saskatchewan) if required for your occupation. Please see the SINP In-Demand Occupation List for these requirements. If this proof is required, your application will be held for processing until such proof is provided – all other required documents must be included in your application or your application will be returned as incomplete and your application fee will not be refunded.
Have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan.

1.3 International Skilled Worker – Saskatchewan Express Entry

1) Purpose:

This sub-category is for skilled workers who:

Want to live and work in Saskatchewan;
Are in the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Express Entry Pool; and
Meet the sub-category criteria. Criteria can change at any time, but we’ll use what was on this website when we received your complete application.

2) Eligibility:

You may qualify for this sub-category if you live outside Canada or have proof of legal status in Canada, are not a refugee claimant and:

Are accepted into IRCC’s Express Entry Pool, have an Express Entry profile Number and Job Seeker Validation Code.
Score a minimum of 60 points out of 100 on the SINP point assessment grid .
Provide valid language test results from a designated testing agency. The results should match what you declared in your Express Entry profile.
Have completed post-secondary education, training or apprenticeship that’s comparable to the Canadian education system of at least one year in length. You must have earned a diploma, certificate or degree.
For degrees or diplomas obtained outside Canada, you must have an educational credential assessment (ECA) from a designated organization, as per IRCC’s list of approved organizations.
Have at least one of the following in your field of education or training occupation:
- One year work experience in the past 10 years in a skilled profession (non-trades);
- Two years work experience in a skilled trade in the past five years; or
- Twelve months work experience in Canada in the past three years (trades and non-trades).
Have work experience in a high skilled occupation in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) Matrix level “A”, “B” or “0” that’s included on the SINP In-Demand Occupation List.
Show proof of Professional Status or Licensure (for regulated occupations or those with professional certification standards in Canada and/or Saskatchewan) if required for your occupation. Please see the SINP In-Demand Occupation List for these requirements. If this proof is required, your application will be held for processing until such proof is provided – all other required documents must be included in your application or your application will be returned as incomplete and your application fee will not be refunded.
Have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan.

Saskatchewan Experience Category

Purpose:

This category is for foreign workers who: are currently working and living in Saskatchewan on a valid work permit; and would like to apply for permanent residency through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).

2.1 Saskatchewan Experience Category- Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit

Purpose:

Designed for skilled workers who:

Have been working in Saskatchewan for at least six months, with a valid work permit; and
Meet the sub-category criteria. The criteria can change at any time, but we’ll use what was on this website when we received your complete application.

Eligibility:

Have a permanent full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer. The job is required to be in National Occupational Classification (NOC) Matrix “A”, “B”, or “0”; or in a designated trade; Food and Beverage Servers/Persons must apply under the Hospitality Sector Pilot Project sub-category.
Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter; and
Have worked for more than six months for the employer offering you the job, with a valid work permit issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Your permanent, full-time job offer must be for the same position that you have been working in for the past six months.
Have a minimum language score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 if your job offer is in a NOC ‘C’ occupation.
Have proof of eligibility for Saskatchewan licensure if your occupation is regulated in Saskatchewan and requires mandatory (compulsory) certification or licensure. To see if your intended occupation is regulated in Saskatchewan, go to Regulated Occupations and Licensing Requirements.

2.2 Saskatchewan Experience Category- Semi-Skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work Permit

Purpose:

Designed for semi-skilled workers who:

Have been working in Saskatchewan for at least six months, with a valid work permit; and
Meet the sub-category criteria. The criteria can change at any time, but we’ll use what was on this website when we received your complete application.

Eligibility:

Have a permanent full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer. The job is required to be in the following National Occupation Classification (NOC) occupations:
- NOC 8431: General Farm Worker
- NOC 8432: Nursery and Greenhouse Worker.
Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter; and
Have worked for more than six months for the employer offering you the job, with a valid work permit issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Your permanent, full-time job offer must be for the same position that you have been working in for the past six months.
Your work permit must be for one of the following programs:
- Seasonal Agriculture Worker Program;
- International Experience Canada; or the,
- Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
Have completed the equivalent of a Canadian secondary school education (high school) or above, as demonstrated by a valid Educational Credential Assessment.
Have a minimum language score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 if your job offer is in a NOC ‘C’ occupation.

2.3 Saskatchewan Experience Category- Health Professionals

Purpose:

This stream is for skilled workers who:

Have been working full-time in Saskatchewan for at least six months, on as temporary work permit as a:
- Physician;
- Nurse; or
- Other health professional.

Meet the SINP criteria for nomination. The criteria can change at any time, but we’ll use what was on this website when we received your complete application.

Eligibility:

Have a valid work permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Have been working in an approved health job in Saskatchewan, for at least six months for the employer offering you the permanent job, in the same job position.
Have a permanent, full-time job offer from:
- The Saskatchewan Health Authority;
- The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency; or
- Another health employer.
Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.
Have a minimum language score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 if your job offer is in a NOC “C” occupation.

Have proof of eligibility for Saskatchewan licensure if your occupation is regulated in Saskatchewan and requires mandatory (compulsory) certification or licensure.

2.4 Saskatchewan Experience Category- Hospitality Sector Project

Purpose:

This sub-category is for foreign workers who want to apply for permanent residency and:

Are currently working in Saskatchewan on a temporary work permit;
Have been working with an SINP Hospitality-approved employer for a minimum of six months (960 hours); and

Are working in one of the following jobs:

Food/Beverage Server (NOC 6513)
Food Counter Attendant/Kitchen Helper (NOC 6711)
Housekeeping/Cleaning Staff (NOC 6731)

Meet the sub-category criteria. The criteria can change at any time, but we’ll use what was on this website when we received your complete application.

Eligibility:

Have a valid work permit issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for one of the following:
- Food/Beverage Server (NOC 6513)
- Food Counter Attendant/Kitchen Helper (NOC 6711)
- Housekeeping/Cleaning Staff (NOC 6731)
Have completed at least Grade 12 education (or its equivalent).
Work for an employer that has been approved by the SINP to participate in the Hospitality Sector Project. The SINP won’t accept applications from hospitality sector employees who begin working for their employer before the employer receives SINP approval.
- To find out if your employer is SINP-approved, ask for a copy of their letter of approval.
Work in Saskatchewan for at least six months and meet all your employer’s work and performance standards.
Have an offer of permanent, full-time employment from an approved Saskatchewan Hospitality employer
Have at least Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 4 or higher English language ability in all four categories (listening, speaking, reading and writing).
See Language Requirements for SINP for more information on acceptable language assessments.
Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter

2.5 Saskatchewan Experience Category- Long-Haul Truck Driver Project

Purpose:

This sub-category allows trucking firms to bring long-haul truck drivers to Saskatchewan. To qualify for this project, long-haul truck drivers:

Must begin working for an approved trucking firm in Saskatchewan on a temporary foreign work permit.
If an approved trucking firm offers permanent employment, the trucker may apply to the SINP for permanent resident status after at least six months employment.
Meet the sub-category criteria. Criteria can change at any time, but we’ll use what was on this website when we received your complete application.

Eligibility：

Be working for a SINP-approved Saskatchewan trucking firm for at least six months on a temporary work permit. The permit must be issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and based on a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Service Canada;
Have a current Saskatchewan Class 1A driver’s licence;
Have an offer of full-time, permanent employment from your employer which must be an approved trucking firm in Saskatchewan; and,
Have at least Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 4 or higher English language ability in all four categories (listening, speaking, reading and writing).See Learning English for more information on acceptable language assessments.
Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.

2.6 Saskatchewan Experience Category- Students

Purpose:

This sub-category is for students who:

Have graduated from a recognized post-secondary educational institution in Canada.
Want to apply for nomination by the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).
Meet the sub-category criteria. Criteria can change at any time, but we’ll use what was on this website when we received your complete application.

Students may apply to any of the other SINP categories, if they meet their criteria.

Eligibility

Students who have graduated from a Saskatchewan Institute
You’ve graduated from a recognized post-secondary educational institution in Saskatchewan with:
- A certificate;
- A diploma; or
- A degree.
You’ve worked for a minimum of 6 months (or 960 hours) of paid employment in Saskatchewan.
Eligible types of work experience in Saskatchewan include:
- On- campus;
- Off-campus;
- Co-op terms;
- Graduate fellowships that can be verified by your institution; and
- Work experience gained on a post-graduate work permit.
You currently hold a valid post-graduation work permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
You have a current, permanent, full-time job offer in your field of study from a Saskatchewan employer. The job should be:
In an occupation in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) Matrix level “A”, “B”, “0” or
In a designated trade, or
A job offer that is related to your field of study and requires post-secondary education.
Food and Beverage Servers/Persons must apply under the Hospitality Sector Project sub-category.
You have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.
You must have a minimum language score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 if your job offer is in a NOC “C” occupation.
Students who have graduated from an Institute in Canada
You’ve graduated from a program equivalent to at least one academic year (8 months) of full-time study from a recognized post-secondary educational institution in Canada (outside of Saskatchewan) with:
- A certificate;
- A diploma; or
- A degree
You’ve applied for, and received a valid post-graduation work permit from IRCC.
You’ve worked after graduation with a post-grad work permit for at least six consecutive months (minimum 960 hours) of paid employment in Saskatchewan in a position related to your field of study.
- Eligible types of work experience in Saskatchewan include work experience gained on a post-graduate work permit.
You have a current, permanent, full-time job offer in your field of study from a Saskatchewan employer. The job should be:
In an occupation in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) Matrix level “A”, “B”, “0” or
In a designated trade, or
A job offer that is related to your field of study and requires post-secondary education.
- Food and Beverage Servers/Persons must apply under the Hospitality Sector Project sub-category.
You have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.
You must have a minimum language score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 if your job offer is in a NOC ‘C’ occupation.

Entrepreneur Category

Purpose:

Through the SINP Entrepreneur Program, you and your family can start, obtain or partner in a business in Saskatchewan and be actively involved in managing it, while residing in Saskatchewan.

Eligibility：

To be eligible in the Entrepreneur Category, businesses must:

Meet the requirements under the Canada-Saskatchewan Immigration Agreement, 2005;
Have the potential to create economic benefit for Saskatchewan, as assessed by SINP immigration officers; and
Be the continued operation of an existing business or the establishment of a new business meeting economic needs in Saskatchewan. The SINP does not pre-approve or endorse any business proposals or projects.
They can be sole proprietorships, partnerships, or corporations but must meet the legal requirements of the community they operate in;
They must be for-profit entities with the primary purpose of earning profits through the sale of goods and/or services; and

They must be considered a “permanent establishment” as defined under subsection 400(2) of the Canadian Income Tax Regulations, 1985.

Purchasing an Existing Business or Business Succession:

There are additional points available if you’re buying an existing business; however:

The Saskatchewan based business must have been in continuous operation by the same owner for the past three years;
You must complete an exploratory visit to meet the previous owners. This applies even if you’re buying a business succession opportunity;
You must provide evidence that you made reasonable efforts to establish a fair market value for the business;
The succession buy-out must result in a complete change in ownership with you assuming full control of the business;
You must commit to maintaining employment for existing Canadian citizens or permanent residents above the minimum required; and,
You must commit to keeping the existing wages and employment terms.

Applicants’ Requirements:

To submit an EOI to the SINP, you must:
- Meet the minimum entry criteria; and
- Complete the Points Assessment Grid in order to be scored once your EOI is in the pool of candidates.
To meet the minimum entry criteria you must:
- Have $500,000 (CAD) at minimum in Net Business and Personal Assets;
- Have a minimum of three years of relevant business management or entrepreneurial experience gained in the past ten years; and,
- Intend to invest a minimum of $300,000 (CAD) in Regina and Saskatoon or a minimum of $200,000 (CAD) in all other Saskatchewan communities.
We’ll assess the information you provide in your EOI against the points grid to rank your EOI in the pool of candidates. Candidates are then selected from the EOI system based on their score, with top scoring EOIs being prioritized for selection. Selected candidates are invited to apply to the SINP.
If you are invited to apply you must submit a Business Establishment Plan (BEP) that corresponds to the information in your EOI. Your BEP must include:
Your plan to establish a business that aligns with the points assigned in the Entrepreneur Category Points Grid, if applicable (for investment amount and sector);
Your ownership of at least one third (33 1/3 per cent) of the equity of a business in Saskatchewan, unless your total investment is $1 million CAD or higher;
Your commitment to provide active and on-going participation in the day-to-day management and direction of the business; and
The creation of two employment opportunities in Saskatchewan for Canadians or permanent residents who are not related to you.
This only applies if you’re establishing a new business in Regina or Saskatoon.

Process Overview

Step 1: EOI submission to the SINP

Step 2: EOI Selection and Invitation to Submit an Application

Receive an Invitation to Submit an Application (ISA)
Pay $2,500 processing fee in 20 calendar days from the receipt of ISA
Submit you complete application with BEP in 90 calendar days from the receipt of ISA
Submit your Third Party Verification Report in 180 calendar days from the receipt of ISA
Your SINP Application Assessment
Applying for a Temporary Work Permit
Arriving in Saskatchewan and Establishing your Business

Step 3: Nomination

Step 4: Application for PR

Farm Owner and Operator Category

Purpose:

This category is for those who’d like to move to Saskatchewan and who:

Have proven experience in farming;
Have considerable capital (money, assets) to invest in a farming operation; and
Plan to buy and run a farm in Saskatchewan.

Eligibility:

To be approved for nomination in this category, you’ll need all of the following:

Available Equity: You’ll have to provide financial documents that show a net worth of $500,000 (CAD).
Refundable Cash Deposit: You must sign a Performance Agreement. By doing this, you’ll be committing to purchase and actively operating a farm operation in Saskatchewan. You’ll also need to make a “good faith” deposit of $75,000 (CAD) in trust. The cash deposit will be returned to you when you’ve met the terms of the Performance Agreement. If you don’t meet the terms within two years of landing in Saskatchewan, the deposit will be forfeited to the Province.
Mandatory visit to Saskatchewan: You’ll need to make a comprehensive exploratory visit to Saskatchewan for no less than five working days. You must meet with an SINP representative on your visit.
Farm operation knowledge and experience: You’ll need to provide documentation (e.g. education and training, work experience, financial documents of your previous operations) that demonstrates you’re an experienced farm operator. If necessary, we may verify this information further through an interview when you are in Saskatchewan.
A practical, well-thought-out proposal for a commercial Saskatchewan farming opportunity. (See Important Terms: Farm Proposal Viability).

4.1 Farm Owners and Operators – Young Farmer Stream

Purpose:

The Young Farmer stream of the Farm Owners and Operators category was created to allow young farm families to establish their lives and farming operations in rural areas of Saskatchewan.

Application Criteria:

Have a personal net worth of at least $300,000 (CAD) that can be confirmed.
Have accumulated your net worth legally. We should be able to confirm this as well.
Be under the age of 40 at the time of your application.
Have at least three years experience in:
- Farm ownership;
- Farm management; or
- Practical farming experience.
Provide a documented proposal for a commercial Saskatchewan farming Your proposal should be based on research, consultations or formal coursework relevant to Saskatchewan agricultural conditions. Hobby farms don’t qualify. Also, the farming proposal should be a commercial project with a reasonable expectation of profit. In Saskatchewan, a qualified farming business must have a minimum of $10,000 CAD annual revenue.
In addition to all the above, you or your spouse must have marketable employment skills, based on education and experience that allows you to supplement your farming income.

International Skilled Worker: Points Assessment Grid

A minimum score of 60 points out of 100 is needed to apply under an SINP International Skilled Worker (ISW) sub-category.

The following areas are used to determine whether you qualify for an International Skilled Worker sub-category. Points that you claim will be confirmed using your submitted documents. You may only claim points once for each section.

Please view the “Required Documents” section for your sub-category to see a list of all documents needed to support your points assessment.

I: LABOUR MARKET SUCCESS

A: EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Master’s or Doctorate degree, Canadian equivalency 23

Bachelor’s degree OR a three or more year degree program at a university or college 20

Trade certification equivalent to journeyperson status in Saskatchewan 20

Canadian equivalency Diploma that requires two but less than three years at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other formal post-secondary institution 15

Canadian equivalency Certificate or at least two semesters but less than a two year program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other formal post-secondary institution 12

B: SKILLED WORK EXPERIENCE

a) In the 5 year period prior to application submission date

5 years 10

4 years 8

3 years 6

2 years 4

1 year 2

b) In the 6-10 year period prior to application submission date

5 years 5

4 years 4

3 years 3

2 years 2

Less than 1 year 0

C: LANGUAGE ABILITY

Check IRCC’s website to convert your IELTS, CELPIP or 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

D: AGE

< 18 years 0

18 – 21 years 8

22 – 34 years 12

35 – 45 years 10

46 – 50 years 8

> 50 years 0

MAXIMUM POINTS FOR FACTOR I 70

II: 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.

The following points are for the Employment Offer subcategory only:

High skilled employment offer from a Saskatchewan employer 30

The following points are for the Occupation In-Demand and Saskatchewan Express Entry subcategories only

Close family relative in Saskatchewan 20

(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)

Past work experience in Saskatchewan 5

(A minimum of at least 12 months of work in the past five years on a valid work permit)

Past student experience in Saskatchewan 5

(A minimum of one full-time academic year of study at a recognized Saskatchewan post-secondary education institution on a valid study permit)

MAXIMUM POINTS FOR FACTOR II 30

MAXIMUM POINTS TOTAL: I + II = 100

Saskatchewan In-Demand Occupation List

National Occupation Classification (NOC) Occupations SINP Requirements Related to Professional Status or Licensure

(for regulated occupations or those with professional certification standards in Canada and/or Saskatchewan)

2154 Land surveyors Provide documentation from the Canadian Board of Examiners for Professional Surveyors (CBEPS) showing your “Candidate status” and eligibility to write the CBEPS candidate examinations.

3111 Psychiatrists Provide a copy of your valid licensure (regular, provisional, or ministerial) from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS);

or

Provide a copy of the correspondence from Saskdocs including acknowledgement of your eligibility letter for examination or certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Psychiatry (eligibility for examinations must have two or more years of eligibility remaining) and next steps to obtain licensure to work in Saskatchewan from the CPSS.

3215 Medical Radiation Technologists Provide a copy of your valid licensure (restricted or full) from the Saskatchewan Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (SAMRT);

or

Provide a copy of the email from the SAMRT Registrar outlining your eligibility to apply to the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) to have your credentials assessed; AND a copy of the letter from the CAMRT notifying you of your assessment result and access to the national certification exam.

3234 Paramedics Provide a copy of your valid licensure from the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (SCoP);

or

Provide a copy of the correspondence from SCoP outlining your eligibility to apply to write the national certification exam related to your practice level.

4151 Psychologists Provide documentation from the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists showing your eligibility for provisional licensure.

4212 Social and community service workers Provide your assessment of equivalency letter from the Canadian Association of Social Workers showing your foreign credential is equivalent to a Canadian Bachelor or Masters of Social Work.

4214 Early childhood educators and assistants Provide documentation from the Ministry of Education showing your eligibility for Early Childhood Educator Certification.

3211 Medical laboratory technologists Provide a copy of your valid licensure (temporary or provisional) from the Saskatchewan Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists (SSMLT).

NOTE: To determine eligibility for a SSMLT licence (temporary or provisional), SSMLT first requires a Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) report from the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).

3216 Medical sonographers Provide documentation from Sonography Canada showing your eligibility to challenge their qualifying examinations.

Provide your Examination Confirmation Letter (ECL) or proof of Sonography Certification from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

Note: ARDMS examinations can be written in various testing centres worldwide through Pearson VUE.

2123 Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists None

6331 Meat cutters 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 individuals 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 you have completed the trade qualifier assessment (step 1) and you are eligible to write exams in Saskatchewan.