Saskatchewan Nominee Program
January 10, 2023
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Sinp Draws 2022
SINP 2022 Draws
SINP 2022 Draws
SINP 2022 Draws
February 9 - THE SINP HAS LAUNCHED A NEW INTERNATIONAL HEALTHCARE WORKER EXPRESSION OF INTEREST POOL
The SINP has launched a new International Healthcare Worker Expression of Interest Pool. This pool will help connect healthcare workers with job opportunities being offered by Saskatchewan healthcare sector employers.
If you are interested in working in Saskatchewan in the Health sector and would like to be contacted about job opportunities relevant to your skill set by the SINP or Health employers, create an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile.
An International Healthcare Worker EOI submission is not an application to the SINP. It is a pre-application form which allows you to fill out an online form to indicate your interest in working in Saskatchewan in a selected Health sector occupation and show your qualifications.
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January 13 - SASKATCHEWAN LEADS CANADIAN PROVINCES IN JOB GROWTH IN DECEMBER 2021
6,000 New Jobs Created Month-over-Month, Highest Growth Rate Among Provinces
Job numbers released by Statistics Canada for December 2021 show Saskatchewan's month-over-month employment (seasonally adjusted) increased by 6,000 (up 1.1 per cent) from November 2021, which was the highest growth among provinces in terms of percentage change.
Year-over-year employment increased by 21,900 (up 4.0 per cent) from December 2020.
"Even with the global economic volatility in 2021, Saskatchewan continued to create jobs and consistently had among the lowest unemployment rates in Canada.
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January 12 - SINP DRAW
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) International Skilled Worker Expression of Interest (EOI) invited 37 candidates in the first Express draw. The lowest score was 68.
Also, 67 candidates were invited in the Occupation-in demand stream, lowest score was 68.
November 18 - SINP DRAW
Invitations - 633
Lowest score 65
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021: SASKATCHEWAN IMMIGRANT NOMINEE PROGRAM (SINP)
International Skilled Worker EOI System
*Occupation in Demand ITA-239, lowest score -71
*Express Entry ITA 152, lowest score 71
Read more for NOC details
September 21 - SASKATCHEWAN (SINP) ISSUES 51 INVITATION FOR INTERNATIONAL GRADUATES
The SINP is accepting 1,000 applications under the temporary measure. As of September 20, 2021, the SINP is accepting another 491 applications through this temporary measure. The remaining number of applications to be accepted will be updated every Monday.
This sub-category is for students who:
*Have graduated from a recognized post-secondary 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 will use what was on this website when we got your application.
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September 8 - SINP INTERNATIONAL SKILLED WORKERS: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) SELECTION RESULTS
SINP limits the selection of EOIs by occupation so that nominees with positive employment prospects in Saskatchewan are selected and nominations do not exceed employment demand.
EOI - 528
Score - 66
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AUGUST 19 - SASKATCHEWAN (SNIP INVITED 496 CANDIDATES IN NEW PNP DRAW
Saskatchewan (SNIP invited 335 candidates in the Occupation-in-Demand Stream who had a score of 70 and above. Also, candidates who had a score of 71 in the Express Entry stream were invited.
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June 15 - SINP Draw
Saskatchewan June 15, 2021 Draw
May 25 - SINP Draw
Candidates invited to apply = 269, Occupation in-Demand
Lowest score = 65
May 6 - SINP Draw
Candidates invited to apply = 259
Lowest score = 70
April 22 - SINP Draw
Candidates invited to apply = 269
Lowest score = 70
April 8 - SASKATCHEWAN PNP NEW DRAW - 279 INVITED FOR Permanent residence
Saskatchewan PNP draw invited 279 candidates in the Occupation in-demand and EE stream for PR. The minimum score was 70.
The criteria for eligibility and selection can change at any time. You will not be invited to apply unless your job or work experience is in-demand.
You do not meet the selection criteria for an invitation, including the occupations chosen; or
Your occupation is on the exclusion list; or
You have a current SINP application in process (including those undergoing an integrity review or a second review); or
You have a SINP suspension that is still in effect.
Read more about Saskatchewan Provincal Nomination
March 26 - SINP SASKATCHEWAN GRADUATE TEMPORARY MEASURE
The SINP is implementing a new Temporary Measure for student applicants to the SINP whose employment or employment opportunities have been affected by COVID-19.
This interim measure will be in place until September 22, 2021 or until 1,000 applications have been accepted. The number of remaining applications that will be accepted will be communicated on the Student Category webpage.
Who Can Apply?
All those who want to apply under this temporary measure must meet the following requirements:
Students living in Saskatchewan prior to September 1, 2020, that have graduated from a designated learning institution in Saskatchewan within the three years prior to application will be eligible; and,
Applicants must have legally lived in Saskatchewan for at least 24-months. This residency requirement can be cumulative but must be met within the most recent three-years; and
Applicants must meet minimum language requirements of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 7.
Additionally, applicants must have one of the following:
An offer of employment from an approved Saskatchewan employer. This occupation must be in a NOC 0, A, B occupation or a NOC C occupation in Hospitality, Health, or Agriculture.
Or:
For those without an offer of employment, students can apply as a human capital applicant if they have education for an occupation that is not on Saskatchewan’s occupation exclusion list and settlement funds to support themselves economically as they search for a job. You must remain economically self-sufficient during the entire immigration process.
March 24 - SINP Draw
Saskatchewan PNP draw invited 418 candidates in the Occupation in-demand and EE stream for PR. The minimum score was 70.
March 11 - SASKATCHEWAN PNP DRAW - 248 INVITED
Saskatchewan PNP draw invited 248 candidates who had an Expression of Interest (EOI) score of 71. The candidates were from the International Skilled Worker Stream and in the Express Entry and Occupation In-Demand subcategory.
You need at least 60 points to apply.
If you have a job offer and meet the criteria below, see International Skilled Worker: Employment Offer.
If you have an Express Entry profile number and meet the criteria below, see International Skilled Worker: Saskatchewan Express Entry.
If you meet the criteria below, but do not have a job offer or an Express Entry profile number, see International Skilled Worker: Occupations In-Demand.
February 25 - 299 candidates invited in Express Entry, Score 70
February 11 - 541 candidates invited in EE and Occuption in Demand Stream, Score 72
January 21 - SNIP invites 313 candidates in the Occupation in Demand Stream - Score 77
January 21 - SNIP invites 189 candidates in the Express Entry Stream - Score 77
January 7 - SNIP invites 237 candidates in the Occupation in Demand Stream - Score 71
January 7 - SNIP invites 148 candidates in the Express Entry Stream - Score 71
December 17 - SNIP invites 386 candidates in the Occupation in Demand Stream - Score 71
December 17 - SNIP invites 426candidates in the Express Entry Stream - Score 71
December 1 - SNIP invites 426 candidates in the Occupation in Demand Stream - Score 74
December 1 - SNIP invites 138 candidates in the Express Entry Stream - Score 74
November 19 - SNIP invites 337 candidates in the Occupation in Demand Stream - Score 80
November 19 - SNIP invites 214 candidates in the Express Entry Stream - Score 78
November 3 - SNIP invites 262 candidates in the Occupation in Demand Stream - Score 68
November 3 - SNIP invites 272 candidates in the Express Entry Stream - Score 68
October 27 - SNIP invites 278 candidates in the Occupation in Demand Stream - Score 78
October 27 - SNIP invites 340 candidates in the Express Entry Stream - Score 69
September 24 - Saskatchewan issues 535 invitations in PNP draw
In a new Expression of Interest draw today, September 24, Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invited 535 candidates for provincial nomination for permanent residence in the Occupation in Demand and Express Entry subcategory. All the invited candidate had created an expression of interest profile with SINP.
The breakdown of the invitations is as follows:
Express Entry – 278
Occupations in-Demand – 257
The minimum score in both categories was 82 points.
The NOCs in this draw are:
Candidates who had an EOI for the province of Saskatchewan and also had their profiles in the federal Express Entry system; and on the SINP assessment grid had 82 points were invited in this draw.
SINP limits the selection of EOIs by occupation so nominations do not exceed employment demand.
The size and frequency of EOI Selections are based on labour market need; provincial priorities, and the number of applications processed since the last EOI Selection. Selections will take place every two months, at a minimum.
Read more about SINP here
September 15 - Saskatchewan issues 621 invitations in PNP draw
In a new Expression of Interest draw today, September 15, Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invited 621 candidates for provincial nomination for permanent residence in three tech occupations from the International Skilled Worker category. All the invited candidate had created an expression of interest profile with SINP.
The breakdown of the invitations is as follows:
Express Entry – 455
Occupations in-Demand – 166
The minimum score in both categories was 68 points.
The candidates required to have work experience in any of the below three NOC codes:
Computer programming and interactive media developers (NOC 2174)
Web designers and developers (NOC 2175)
Software engineers and designers (NOC 2173)
Candidates who had an EOI for the province of Saskatchewan and also had their profiles in the federal Express Entry system; and on the SINP assessment grid had 68 points were invited in this draw.
SINP limits the selection of EOIs by occupation so nominations do not exceed employment demand.
The size and frequency of EOI Selections are based on labour market need; provincial priorities, and the number of applications processed since the last EOI Selection. Selections will take place every two months, at a minimum.
July 29 - Saskatchewan issues 502 invitations in PNP draw
In a new Expression of Interest draw today, July 29, Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invited 502 candidates for provincial nomination for permanent residence in the Express Entry and Occupation in-Demand streams. All the invited candidate had created an expression of interest profile with SINP.
The breakdown of the invitations is as follows:
Express Entry – 254
Occupations in-Demand – 248
The minimum score in both categories was 70 points.
SINP limits the selection of EOIs by occupation so nominations do not exceed employment demand.
The size and frequency of EOI Selections are based on labour market need; provincial priorities, and the number of applications processed since the last EOI Selection. Selections will take place every two months, at a minimum.
Click here to see the list of occupations NOC code selected in this draw
June 8 - Temporary Measure to assist PNP candidates who have been impacted by Coronavirus.
Click here to read all the details
March 5 - Saskatchewan Issues 73 Invitations in Second Entrepreneur Stream Draw
March 5 - Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) issues 73 invitations to candidates in the Entrepreneur stream. The lowest score was 115, however, candidates who had a score of 110 and a Canadian language benchmark (CLB) proficiency of four were also invited to apply. This is the second draw since changes were made in December 2019 to nominate candidates in the Entrepreneur stream.
SINP focused on three selection factors to nominate candidates who have the same score on the grid according to importance of:
1. Official Language proficiency
2. Businesses scheduled for a key economic sector
3. Exploratory visit (those who have visited the province)
To be considered for the SINP Entrepreneur stream candidates need to:
1) Show interest (Expression of Interest-EOI) in starting a business and living in the province by providing their entrepreneurial experience and business plan.
2) Meet the eligibility criteria to be accepted in the Expression of Interest (EOI) pool.
Candidate in the EOIs pool are scored and ranked on the points grid according to the eligibility criteria and receive nomination based on their points.
Also, the candidates require to have a minimum net worth of CAD $500,000; be able to invest $300,000 in Saskatoon or Regina and create a minimum of two jobs for Canadian/Permanent Residents, or $200,000 in another area in the province; and have three years of either management or entrepreneurial experience.
February 27 - Saskatchewan invites 576 Candidates in new draw in the international Skilled Workers category
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invites 576 candidates in two streams, the minimum cut off score was 69 point out of 100 points.
The bulk of the invitations to apply (ITA) which represented 301 were allotted to candidates who had a profile in the Express Entry System. The remaining 275 invitations were allotted to candidates from the Occupation In-Demand Stream. These candidates receive an additional 600 points and can be assured of receiving and ITA for permanent residence (PR) in the next Express Entry draw.
This is the 13th draw since SINP increased the list of skilled occupations from 19 to 218 on September 18, 2019 in the above two streams of the International Skilled Worker category. These streams accept candidates who have one-year work experience in any NOC provided it is not listed on the SINP Excluded Occupation.
Candidates who desire to receive an ITA from SINP must first create an expression of interest profile and demonstrate they have the funds to settle in the province. They also need to have the necessary education credentials, work experience and language proficiency. SINP does not require candidates to have a job offer or arranged employment.
February 13 - Saskatchewan Issues 646 Invitations in New Expression of Interest Draw
In a new Expression of Interest draw on February 13, Saskatchewan invited 646 candidates for provincial nomination for permanent residence in the Express Entry and Occupation in-Demand streams.
The breakdown of the invitations is as follows:
Express Entry – 277
Occupations in-Demand – 369
The minimum score in both categories was 70 points.
January 13 - Saskatchewan Issues 234 Invitations in New Expression of Interest Draw
In a new Expression of Interest draw on January 13, Saskatchewan invited 234 candidates for provincial nomination for permanent residence in the Express Entry and Occupation in-Demand streams.
The breakdown of the invitations is as follows:
Express Entry – 125
Occupations in-Demand – 109
The minimum score in both categories was 69 points.
January 9 - Saskatchewan Issues 308 Invitations in New Expression of Interest Draw
In a new Expression of Interest draw on January 9, Saskatchewan invited 308candidates for provincial nomination for permanent residence in the Express Entry and Occupation in-Demand streams.
The breakdown of the invitations is as follows:
Express Entry – 142
Occupations in-Demand – 166
The minimum score in both categories was 69 points.
January 7 - Saskatchewan Issues 42 Invitations in first Entrepreneur stream in 2020
Today, Saskatchewan PNP issues 42 invitations to candidates in the Entrepreneur stream. The lowest score was 115 and the minimum Canadian language benchmark (CLB) proficiency was four.
December 20 - Saskatchewan Issues 595 Invitations in New Expression of Interest Draw
In a new Expression of Interest draw on December 20, Saskatchewan invited 595 candidates for provincial nomination for permanent residence in the Express Entry and Occupation in-Demand streams.
The breakdown of the invitations is as follows:
Express Entry – 304
Occupations in-Demand – 291
The minimum score in both categories was 69 points.
December 3, 2019 : Saskatchewan creates new immigration category to assist graduates
In a press release Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison) unveiled the new International Graduate Entrepreneur Category. He said that “It will help create new businesses and jobs, as well as keep Saskatchewan competitive in attracting and retaining international students and investment.”
This new immigration pathway is intended to keep international students who have already integrated into the communities in the province. Also, it is intended to create new business and jobs and maintain Saskatchewan’s competitive edge to attract and keep international students and assets in the province.
Advanced Education Minister Tina Beaudry-Mellor said in a release. “International education is an important driver for Saskatchewan’s future economic and cultural growth, and this new category will help encourage international students to make Saskatchewan their home once they complete their studies.”
This new category is geared towards applicants who have completed a full-time post-secondary degree or diploma of at least two years in duration from an eligible Saskatchewan institution. Those approved will need to operate and manage a business in the province for a minimum period of one year, and own at least one-third of the equity of a qualified business to qualify for permanent residence nomination.
Applicants need a post-graduation work permit from the federal government to operate their business.
November 28 - Saskatchewan Issues 460 Invitations in New Expression of Interest Draw
In a new Expression of Interest draw on November 28, Saskatchewan invited 460 candidates for provincial nomination for permanent residence in the Express Entry and Occupation in-Demand streams.
The breakdown of the invitations is as follows:
Express Entry – 200
Occupations in-Demand – 260
The minimum score in both categories was 69 points.
In this draw The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) targeted 97 occupations. Candidates do not require to have a job offer; however, candidates need to have one year of work experience in an occupation that is connected to their field of study.
November 12 - Saskatchewan Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand Draw
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invited 525 candidates to apply for Permanent Residence, the minimum score was 69 points.
1) Express Entry - 303 invitations
2) Occupations In-Demand - 222 invitations
The minimum requirement was:
3) Education Credential Assessment for diplomas and degrees attained out of Canada.
1 year work experience in an eligible skilled occupation related to field of study
October 31 - Saskatchewan Issues 858 Invitations in New Expression of Interest Draw
In a new Expression of Interest draw on October 31, Saskatchewan invited 858 candidates for provincial nomination for permanent residence in the Express Entry and Occupation in-Demand streams.
The breakdown of the invitations is as follows:
Express Entry – 627
Occupations in-Demand – 231
The minimum score in both categories was 69 points.
October 24 - Saskatchewan Issues 922 Invitations in New Expression of Interest Draw
In a new Expression of Interest draw on October 24, Saskatchewan invited 922 candidates for provincial nomination for permanent residence in the Express Entry and Occupation in-Demand streams.
The breakdown of the invitations is as follows:
Express Entry – 372
Occupations in-Demand – 550
The minimum score in both categories was 69 points.
October 17 - Saskatchewan Issues 986 Invitations in New Expression of Interest Draw
In a new Expression of Interest draw on October 17, Saskatchewan invited 986candidates for provincial nomination for permanent residence in the Express Entry and Occupation in-Demand streams.
The breakdown of the invitations is as follows:
Express Entry – 986
Occupations in-Demand – 0
The minimum score in both categories was 67 points.
October 8 - Saskatchewan Express Entry, Occupation In-Demand Draw
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has had yet another draw and invited 559 in the Express Entry and Occupation In-Demand streams; the lowest score was 69.
SINP invited 328 in the Occupation In-Demand, and 231 in Express Entry stream.
All the candidates who were selected had a minimum of one year’s work experience in one of the following 15 occupations:
o Financial managers (NOC 0111)
o Human resource managers (NOC 0112)
o Other administrative services managers (NOC 0114)
o Banking credit and other investment managers (NOC 0122)
o Managers in agriculture (NOC 0821)
o Other financial officers (NOC 1114)
o Administrative officers (NOC 1221)
o Administrative assistants (NOC 1221)
o Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311)
o Information systems analysts and consultants (NOC 2171)
o Database analysts and data administrators (NOC 2172)
o Computer programmers and interactive media developers (NOC 2174)
o Architectural technologists and technicians (NOC 2251)
o Financial sales representatives (NOC 6235)
o Bakers (NOC 6332)
o Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairs (NOC 7321)
October 2 - Saskatchewan Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand Draw
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invited 610 candidates to apply for Permanent Residence. The minimum score was 68 points.
1) Express Entry - 396 invitations
2) Occupations In-Demand - 214 invitations
The draw was the second since SINP increased its list of eligible occupations from 19 to 218.
Job offer in Saskatchewan and Canadian work experience are not essential. Candidates require to have 1 year work experience in an eligible occupation related to their field of study.
September 28 - Saskatchewan Issues 769 Invitations to Express Entry and Occupation In-Demand Applicants
The province of Saskatchewan invited 404 Express Entry applicants and 365 Occupations In-Demand applicants through the International Skilled Workers category on September 25th. This was the first draw since Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) notably expanded its Occupation In-Demand list earlier last week from 10 to 218.
To have qualified for this recent draw, applicants who received an Expression of Interest (EOI) were required to have one year’s work experience in a NOC code of one of the 100 occupations listed. The occupations included consisted of civil and chemical engineers, consultants, financial and investment managers, information service analysts, computer network technicians, and occupational therapists.
The September 25th draw was also the biggest held this year, with a total of 769 invitations issued. The previous draw issued 150 invitations to apply on August 15th.
To be eligible for Saskatchewan provincial nomination (SINP) Express Entry applicants must also register a different Expression of Interest with the province PNP.
September 18 - Saskatchewan in-demand occupations list expanded
The province of Saskatchewan has expanded its in-demand occupation list from 19 to over 200 occupations in the Express Entry and Occupation In-Demand streams.
Beginning September 18, 2019, Saskatchewan has changed the eligibility requirements for the Express Entry sub-category. Candidates required to have work experience previously in an occupation listed on Saskatchewan’s in-demand list do not need to have work experience in a high-skilled occupation which is not listed on Saskatchewan’s Excluded Occupations List.
High-skilled work experience can be any work experience that is obtained at National Occupational Classification (NOC) Skill Level 0, A, or B.
Candidates in the Express Entry pool who receive a provincial nomination through the SINP’s Express Entry sub-category are given an additional 600 points towards their Express Entry CRS score which ensures them to get and invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residence (PR) in the next draw.
Now SINP has a listing of 130 occupations that have been excluded, and it has 218 occupations that are eligible under which candidates can apply through the PNP program.
September 12 - Saskatchewan New Entrepreneur Stream Program Draw
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) had a draw through the entrepreneur stream and invited 45 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence (PR).
To be selected in the SINP stream applicants need to complete an online form highlighting their experience, their assets and business plan. They have also to state their interest in living in the province and running their business. Applicants that meet the entry requirement are then put in a pool of candidates and are given a score out of 160 based on the information they provided.
The lowest score was 120 points and the average score was 125 points.
Applicants must have a net worth of at least $500,000 and have three years’ experience and invest a minimum of $300,000 if their business is located in Regina or Saskatoon, or $200,000 in any other location in Saskatchewan.
August 28 - Saskatchewan - 150 candidates invited to apply for Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand streams
Recently, Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) issued 150 invitations to apply in the latest draw. The candidates who received the invitation to apply (ITA) were in the Occupations In-Demand and Express Entry categories as follows:
· Occupations In-Demand - 105
· Express Entry – 45
All the candidates had to have a minimum Saskatchewan Expression of Interest score of 78 points from 100 points and was based on education, language proficiency (English/French), work experience and having a family member in the province.
It is worth noting that the minimum expression of interest (EOI) points went up to 78 effective August 15, 2019. In the prior draws in July it was 74 points.
August 17 - Saskatchewan’s new Expression of Interest System
Saskatchewan’s new Expression of Interest system for Express Entry, Occupations In-Demand sub-categories has more benefits that the previous first-come, first-served model.
The first-come, first-served model that was used for the international skilled worker sub-categories had prevented many qualified candidates from applying as they missed the date for submitting their applications.
The Occupations In-Demand sub-category is for eligible skilled workers who have the required amount of work experience in one of Saskatchewan’s in-demand occupations.
Applicants who are interested need to register a profile with the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). They are provided with a ranking score that is based on their answers to questions relating to work experience, education and English or French language proficiency, and a couple other factors.
Applicants who score 60 points on Saskatchewan’s assessment grating are entered into its pool of candidates for the Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand sub-category. Applicants who are selected are invited to apply for a provincial nomination through the usual draws.
