Saskatchewan Issues 621 Immigration Invites in 3 Technology Occupations

Last Updated on septembre 17, 2020

Saskatchewan immigration has issued invitations to 621 candidates targeting three technology occupations in its latest Expression of Interest draw.

The September 15 Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program draw targeted the following occupations:

1. NOC 2173: Software engineers and designers
2. NOC 2174: Computer programmers and interactive media developers
3. NOC 2175: Web designers and developers

 The draw featured invites through the Occupations In-Demand and Express Entry streams, with a minimum score of 68 points.

To get an invitation, candidates with 68 points either had to have a connection to Saskatchewan or 10 years of work experience combined with a language level of CLB 8 or higher.

These conditions did not apply to candidates scoring 69 points or higher.

Detailed requirements for the streams featured in this draw are included later in this article.

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Latest Saskatchewan Expression of Interest Draw

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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 a 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 eligible occupation in NOC A, B, 0. See the excluded occupations 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, eligible occupation in NOC A, B, 0. See the excluded occupations 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.