Saskatchewan Experience Class Immigration

Saskatchewan (abbreviated as SK), the name Saskatchewan is thought to have been coined by early Aboriginal Indians, referring to the rushing rivers that run through the territory. Saskatchewan was established in 1905 and is known as the three prairie provinces together with neighboring Alberta and Manitoba. Saskatchewan has always been known for its agriculture and livestock production and is an important granary in Canada.

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) was formulated based on consultations between the Canadian federal government and the Saskatchewan government and is one of the fastest ways to immigrate to Canada. Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program is a priority processing category, and the application time is faster than other immigration categories.

Application Guide

Saskatchewan Experience Category requires applicants to hold NOC 0, A, B categories or long-term full-time job offers in designated skilled trades in Saskatchewan, and have worked for employers at least 6 months.

Application  Conditions

1. Skilled Migrant Work Visa

• Hold a long-term full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer, and the occupation category belongs to NOC 0, A, B or designated skilled trades;

• hold a valid SINP Job Approval Letter (JAL), and

• Hold a valid work permit issued by IRCC and have worked for the employer more than 6 months, and the work performed in the past 6 months must be the same as the position provided by the job offer;

• If the job offer belongs to the NOC C category, at least CLB 4 language proficiency;

• If the occupation you are engaged in belongs to Saskatchewan regulated occupations and compulsory certification occupations, you need to prove that you have Saskatchewan certification qualifications.

2. Semi-skilled Agricultural Worker Visa

• Hold a long-term full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer in the following occupations:

o NOC 8431 General farm workers;

o NOC 8432 Nursery and greenhouse workers.

• Hold a valid SINP Job Approval Letter (JAL); and

• Hold a valid work permit issued by IRCC and have worked for the employer providing the job offer for more than six months, and the occupation of the job offer must be the same as the occupation in the past six months;

• The applicant's work permit must fall into one of the following categories:

o Seasonal agricultural worker categories;

o Canadian foreign experience worker category;

o Temporary foreign worker category.

• High school degree or above, certified by Canadian equivalency;

• If the occupation of the job offer belongs to NOC C category, a language level of at least CLB 4 is required.

3. Health Professionals

• This category is for doctors, nurses or other health professionals who have worked full-time in Saskatchewan for at least 6 months on a temporary work permit;

• Doctor

• Hold a valid work permit issued by IRCC;

• Have worked as a doctor in Saskatchewan for at least 6 months;

• Hold a long-term, full-time job offer from a provincial health authority or the health education institution where you are currently working, and/or verifiable documentation of the applicant's long-term medical work arrangement with a Saskatchewan medical office, including:

o business plans or contracts;

o partnership agreement;

o Other documents describing the work.

• Possess a valid SINP Job Approval Letter (JAL);

• SINP will also ask the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CoPSS) to issue a letter of support stating the applicant's license type and validity period, and CoPSS supporting the applicant to become a permanent resident of Saskatchewan;

• The SINP may also request a letter from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada stating that the applicant is licensed in a particular specialty;

• Nurse – This category is for educationally and professionally qualified licensed practical nurses (LPN), psychiatric nurses or registered nurses (RN);

o Hold a valid work permit issued by IRCC;

o have worked as a nurse in Saskatchewan for at least six months;

o Receive a permanent full-time job offer from:

 Saskatchewan Health Authority;

 Cancer Institute of Saskatchewan;

Other publicly funded health facility employers (those not covered by nurse collective agreements will be reviewed separately);

• Possess a valid SINP Job Approval Letter (JAL);

• SINP will confirm with the appropriate accrediting agency that the applicant holds an unrestricted license to work in Saskatchewan.

• other health professionals

o currently engaged in health work provided by a specified regional health agency, licensing agency or other employer in an occupation in NOC 0, A, B or C;

o Possess at least one year of higher education or vocational training;

o Hold a valid work permit issued by IRCC;

o Work in approved sanitation work in Saskatchewan for at least six months for the employer making the job offer, in the same job position as the job offer;

o Receive a permanent full-time job offer from:

 Saskatchewan Health Authority;

 Cancer Institute of Saskatchewan;

 Other publicly funded health facility employers (those not covered by nurse collective agreements will be reviewed separately);

• Possess a valid SINP Job Approval Letter (JAL);

• If the job you are doing belongs to the NOC C category, the language needs to reach a minimum CLB4;

• If you are engaged in a regulated occupation in Saskatchewan, you need to prove that you have passed the Saskatchewan certification;

• SINP will also ask for a letter of support from the appropriate accrediting body, as well as a letter of support from an employer stating that an occupation has been published in accordance with the relevant collective agreement but remains vacant.

4. Hotel Services

• Hold a valid work permit from IRCC for the following occupations:

o 6513 Food/beverage servers;

o 6711 Food counter attendants/cooks;

o 6731 Tidying/cleaning workers.

• Completion of at least 12 years of basic education (or equivalent);

• Work for an employer authorized by the SINP to participate in the Hospitality Services Program;

• Work in Saskatchewan for at least six months (960 hours) and be competent for the job offered by the employer;

• Hold a long-term full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan-approved hospitality industry employer;

• Language requirements at least CLB4 or higher in English;

• Possess a valid SINP Job Approval Letter (JAL).

5. Truck Driver Category

• Work for a Saskatchewan-approved trucking company for at least six months with a temporary work permit issued by IRCC, which must be based on a positive Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA);

• Possess a current Saskatchewan Class 1A driver's license;

• Obtain a full-time permanent job offer from an approved trucking company in Saskatchewan;

• Language requirements at least CLB 4 or higher in English;

• Possess a valid SINP Job Approval Letter (JAL)