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Saskatchewan Immigration Program Allows Applications Without Sponsoring Employer


Last Updated on December 27, 2013

International Skilled Worker- Express Entry Category

The Saskatchewan Office of Immigration promotes its own Express Entry stream.  It enables the province to nominate qualified candidates for admission to Canada under the federal Express Entry immigration system, without a sponsoring employer. The province nominates qualified applicants from the federal Express Entry pool. 

The International Skilled Worker- Express Entry Category is aimed at selecting applicants who have the education, experience, language proficiency and adaptability to successfully establish in Saskatchewan and contribute to the province’s prosperity. Nomination is based on a points system, where applicants receive consideration under the following factors:

  • Education and Training;
  • Work Experience;
  • Language Ability;
  • Age;
  • Connections to Saskatchewan, including family, job offer, work or study experience in the province.

Applicants must score a minimum of 60 out of a possible 100 points under the above mentioned selection factors to be considered for nomination. Applicants must also meet the following mandatory criteria:

  • Have been accepted into CIC’s Express Entry pool and have an Express Entry Profile Number and Job Seeker Validation Code;
  • Have completed a minimum of one year of post – secondary education or training which is comparable to the Canadian education system and has resulted in a degree, diploma, certificate, or a certificate equivalent to a trade certificate (that is verifiable);
  • Have a minimum level of work experience related to your field of education or training:
    • At least one year of work experience in the past 10 years in a skilled profession (non-trades); OR
    • At least two years of work experience in a skilled trade within the past five years; OR
    • At least 12 months of skilled work experience in Canada in the past three years (trades and non- trades).
    • Have work experience in a high skilled occupation (NOC “0”, “A” or “B”) that is considered to be Occupations In – Demand in Saskatchewan;
    • Demonstrate sufficient settlement funds if applying without an approved job offer. 
  • Demonstrate a minimum language proficiency of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7, or higher if required by employers or regulatory bodies;

A maximum of 1000 applications will be accepted in 2015 from candidates without employer sponsorship.

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program Occupations In-Demand List

Individuals with formal post-secondary education or training and a minimum of one year of work experience in the past ten years related to one of the below Occupations In- Demand may qualify to apply under the SINP International Skilled Worker Express Entry Category without a sponsoring employer:

  • 0711 Construction managers
  • 1111 Financial auditors and accountants
  • 1232 Loan officers
  • 1241 Secretaries (except legal and medical)
  • 2131 Civil engineers
  • 2132 Mechanical engineers
  • 2133 Electrical and electronics engineers
  • 2161 Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
  • 2171 Information systems analysts and consultants
  • 2173 Software Engineers and Designers
  • 2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers
  • 2211 Chemical technologists and technicians
  • 2212 Geological and mineral technologists and technicians
  • 2221 Biological technologists and technicians
  • 2222 Agricultural and fish products inspectors
  • 2232 Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
  • 2234 Construction estimators
  • 2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
  • 2243 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
  • 2281 Computer Network Technicians
  • 2282 User support technicians
  • 2283 Systems testing technicians
  • 4121 University Professors
  • 4163 Business Development  Officers and  Marketing Researchers and Consultants
  • 6221 Technical sales specialists, wholesale trade
  • 7215 Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
  • 7217 Contractors and supervisors, heavy construction equipment crews
  • 7219 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
  • 7222 Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
  • 7231 Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
  • 7232 Tie and Die Makers
  • 7241 Electricians (except industrial and power system)
  • 7242 Industrial electricians
  • 7246 Telecommunications installation and repair workers
  • 7251 Plumbers
  • 7252 Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
  • 7261 Sheet metal workers
  • 7263 Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
  • 7265 Welders and related machine operators
  • 7271 Carpenters
  • 7281 Bricklayers
  • 7282 Concrete finishers
  • 7283 Tilesetters
  • 7284 Plasterers, drywall installers, finishers and lathers
  • 7291 Roofers and shinglers
  • 7292 Glaziers
  • 7293 Insulators
  • 7294 Painters and decorators
  • 7295 Floor covering installers
  • 7311 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (except textile)
  • 7312 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
  • 7313 Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
  • 7316 Machine fitters
  • 7321 Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers
  • 7322 Motor vehicle body repairers
  • 8232 Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers
  • 8253 Farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers
  • 9212 Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities
  • 9213 Supervisors, food, beverage and tobacco processing

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