Tag: Saskatchewan Express Entry

SINP Discloses EOI Draw Schedule

The new Expression of Interest (EOI) system of Saskatchewan took off from 16th July 2018. The draws for the SINP Expression of Interest (EOI) would be held on 19th September 2018 and 21st November 2018 as per the announcement by Saskatchewan government.

Candidates planning to immigrate to Saskatchewan under the Express Entry and its sub categories ought to register online on SINP online registration system with the completed EOI profile. Then after this the eligible candidates are invited, through Express Entry pool, to apply for SINP.

If the candidate who gets the invitation and receives the Provincial Nomination certificate for Saskatchewan, they can gain upto 600 points in the points system under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). This guarantees the Invitation to Apply (ITA) for the Canadian Permanent Residence (PR).

A point to be noted at this stage is that if the candidate applies through the Occupation in demand sub category, their applications not be processed under the Federal Express Entry System, it would be processes outside of the category mentioned.

New Express of Interest (EOI) System Process

There is a specific procedure that is defined in the in the new Saskatchewan Expression of Interest (EOI) system. Candidates need to follow the same in order to be considered under new system.

  • Submission of EOI profile: – Candidates needs to fill in all the profile details in order to complete the EOI registration.
  • Allocation of points to candidates according to the Saskatchewan unique assessment grid. Points are allocated out of 100.
  • Candidates are issued Invitation to Apply

There are some factors that are considered while ranking the candidates under the EOI pool. Candidates have to fit in these requirements in order to get the invitation.

  1. Candidates with highest point score are identified.
  2. If the candidates have equal scores, then the candidate who has the connection with the Saskatchewan province will be given first preference.
  3. Then after considering both the above points the candidates who possess highest work experience and language score are considered above the other candidates.

The upgradation over the previous first come first serve model is that now the candidates who are issued  Invitation To Apply (ITA) is provided with 60 days or 2 months of time to submit their SINP online application.

1000 New Applications Opened By Saskatchewan Express Entry

The International Skilled Worker – Express Entry sub-category of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has reopened with an expanded list of 42 in-demand occupations. This sub-category is aligned with Canada’s Express Entry immigration selection system.

Eligible candidates in the Express Entry pool with work experience in one of these occupations may be able to submit an application for a provincial nomination under the SINP, resulting in 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points being awarded and an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence being issued during a subsequent draw from the pool.

The SINP International Skilled Worker – Express Entry sub-category operates on a first-come, first-served basis, and applicants do not need a job offer in order to apply.

Up to 1000 new applications will be accepted during this intake period.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements
In order to be eligible for the SINP’s International Skilled Worker – Saskatchewan Express Entry sub-category, candidates must:

  • Have proof of legal status, if currently residing in Canada;
  • 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 language test results from a designated testing agency that match the language level declared in the Express Entry profile;
  • Have completed at least one year of post-secondary education or training which is comparable to the Canadian education system and which has resulted in a degree, diploma, or certificate;
  • Have a minimum level of work experience related to their field of education or training in a highly skilled occupation (NOC 0, A, or B) that is considered to be in-demand in Saskatchewan (See in-demand occupations list above);
  • Have at least one of the following in the 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).
  • Obtain proof of eligibility for Saskatchewan licensure if their profession is regulated in Saskatchewan and requires mandatory (compulsory) certification or licensing; and
  • Have proof of sufficient settlement funds and a settlement plan.