published on 5 July 2018 @ 2:17 pm · COMMENT

BARTLAW LLP Canadian Immigration Newsletter and Firm News

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program Announces Updated List of Eligible Occupations for the International Skilled Worker: Occupations In-Demand sub-category

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has announced a revision to the list of eligible occupations under the Occupations In-Demand program stream. This program is designed to attract high skilled workers with experience in occupations currently in demand in Saskatchewan. Interested applicants are encouraged to being preparing an application in advance of the program opening, as the quota fills very quickly.

In order to qualify for this program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Score a minimum of 60 points out of 100 on the SINP assessment grid. This grid assigns points for education and training, skilled work experience, language ability, age, and connections to Saskatchewan;
• Have a minimum language score of at least Canadian Language Benchmark 4;
• Have completed a post-secondary education, training or apprenticeship diploma, certificate or degree of at least one year in length;
• Have at least one year of work experience in the past ten years in an occupation deemed in-demand in Saskatchewan, and in the field of education or training occupation;
• Demonstrate settlement funds and a settlement plan;
• If your occupation is regulated in Saskatchewan, applicants must show proof of professional status or licensure;
• If applying under the Express Entry stream, applicants must also have an active Express Entry profile and meet the minimum eligibility requirements for one of the federal economic immigration programs; and
• Intend to live in the provide of Saskatchewan.

The following occupations have been deemed in-demand in Saskatchewan as of July 2018:

 

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• Jacqueline Bart and Clara Morrissey co-authored the legal article “Express Entry applications show what Canada values” for The Lawyer’s Daily, June 1, 2018.  View the article here.
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