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The Province  of Saskatchewan has opened up the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) to bring more people to the province.

On January 19, 2005, a revised SINP Skilled Workers category was launched to significantly expand opportunities for employers to bring more skilled workers to Saskatchewan. The revised category no longer has a designated skill shortage list. The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is an immigration program that the province administers. It operates under an agreement with the federal government. This program can provide a quicker means of entry into Canada; it allows Saskatchewan to nominate applicants to the federal government for landed immigrant status  

. The SINP offers:  

ü Applicant selection based on the province’s economic and labour force needs;  

ü        Application processing times that are faster than other federal immigration classes; and  

ü  Provincial immigration officers who can explain the program and help applicants.  

 SINP Skilled Workers Category  

It is for  skilled workers, professionals or managers who have a full-time, permanent job offer from a Saskatchewan employer.  

It is divided into three sub-categories:

ü Skilled Workers/Professionals,

ü       Critical Occupations and

ü Existing Work Permit. 

Eligibility for these categories if :- 

ü An offer of permanent, full-time employment in Saskatchewan either in an occupation or trade in the NOC level “A” or “B”, or in a designated trade in Saskatchewan;  

ü       An offer of permanent, full-time employment in Saskatchewan in a management position in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) Matrix level “0”; or  

ü       Have worked in Saskatchewan for at least six months on a temporary work permit either in an occupation or trade that is in the National Occupational Classification Matrix level “A” or “B”, or in a designated trade in Saskatchewan and you have an offer of permanent, full-time employment with this employer.  

Ineligible for these categories if:- 

ü Refugee claimants.  

ü       Individuals working in Saskatchewan under a post-graduate work permit  

ü       Health Professionals  

ü       Temporary foreign workers in Saskatchewan under Service Canada’s (SC) Live-in Caregivers Program

ü       Temporary foreign workers on work permits issued under Service Canada’s Arts and Entertainment Exemptions and the Foreign Workers in Low-Skilled Occupations Pilot Project.  

You may not be eligible for immigration to Canada if any of the following situations is true:  

ü       You or any dependent family member (accompanying or not) has a serious medical condition.

ü       You or any dependent family member (accompanying or not) over the age of 18 has a criminal record.  

ü       You have unresolved custody or child support disputes       affecting any member of your family.  

ü You have intentionally misrepresented yourself in the application.  

Assessment Rating  

(Skilled Workers/Professionals and Critical Occupations Sub-categories only)

 You must score a minimum of 35 points on the SINP 400-1 Assessment Rating to be considered for nomination.  

You are awarded points on the basis of eight factors:  

ü       Education and Training

ü       Work Experience

ü       Language Ability

ü       Family Support

ü       Saskatchewan Suitability

ü       Community Support

ü       Age

ü Personal Financial Resources  

1.Education and training  

The principal applicant’s education points are calculated according to the documented proof of completed education and training programs. The principal applicant must include diplomas, certificates or degrees for any education or training.  

Education And trainingEducation And training
15 max.
P.G university studies or their equivalent, Master’s or Doctorate or has a post degree professional degree
10
University degree or the equivalent with at least three (3) years of full-time study.
8
 Trade or occupational certification with at least one year full-time post-secondary training or apprenticeship/apprenticeship equivalent
8
 Skills and experience to work in the intended occupation but no formal accreditation
5

 

  2. WORK EXPERIENCE  

Intended Occupation

The principal applicant’s work experience points are based on documented proof of work experience in the last 10 years.. A letter of reference must state job title, job duties, wage and duration of employment. The applicant must show at least one full time year, or equivalent, of work experience in their intended occupation in order to apply under the skill worker category. Max 10 points 

Years
1
2
3
4
5 or more
Points
2
4
6
8
10 points

 Employment in an alternative occupation 

The principal applicant can be awarded points for work experience in a second occupation, where the occupation is different from the applicant’s intended occupation. The occupation must be skilled and supported by a diploma or trade certificate along with letter(s) of reference. The letter of references must state job title, job duties, wage and duration of employment. Max 5 points  

Years

1 2 3 4 5 or more

Points

1 2 3 4 5 points

 3. Language Ability  

The principal applicant's language ability points are calculated according to the documented proof of the applicant’s training and ability in one or both of Canada’s official languages. The applicant is awarded up to 10 points for their ability in an official language and up to 5 points for a second official language.  

Efficiency

Specification

Points

Fluent (10-7 points) Is completely fluent in the language 10
Has operational command of the language 9
Occasional unsystematic inaccuracies . Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation well. 8
Only occasional inaccuracies and misunderstandings in some situations. Handles complex situations and understands detailed reasoning 7

Well

(6-4 points)

Some inaccuracies and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations 6

Coping with overall meaning in most

situations ,  though likely to make many mistakes. Able to handle basic communication in their field.

5
Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has   frequent problems in understanding and expression. Is not able to use complex language. 4

With difficulty

(3-0 points)

Conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur 3
No real communication is possible except for the most basic information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. Has difficulty understanding spoken and written English. 2
Has no ability to use the language beyond a few basic words 1
Has no ability of the language 0

 4.Supporting Family Relationship in Saskatchewan 

Points will be awarded to applicants who can demonstrate they have close relative in Saskatchewan 

Proof of a supporting Family relationship in Saskatchewan

Points

Mother / Father ; Son / Daughter ; Step Son / Step Daughter; Grandmother / Grandfather; Brother / Sister
10
Aunt / Uncle ; Cousin
5

 5. Saskatchewan Adaptability  

The applicant will be awarded points according to the documented proof of the applicant’s potential to settle in Saskatchewan. If you have a spouse, points for each element can be awarded only once, neither for you or your spouse. 

Criteria

Points

Local Community Organization

The applicant has been supported by a local community organization. This must be in the form of a letter signed by the organizations president on letterhead. The letter must describe what support will be provided to the applicant and their family and who will provide it.

2

Employer Settlement Support

Points are available for the applicant if the employer has helped in their settlement into the community. Examples of this may include English Language classes, helping the spouse find employment, basic needs, immediate settlement needs, etc. A letter on company letterhead must be submitted by the employer describing what support will be provided to the applicant and their family.

0-3

Studied in Saskatchewan

The applicant, spouse, or accompanying family member has studied at a recognized Saskatchewan education institution for at least one (1) full time academic year. This must have been done with a valid study permit

5

Worked in Saskatchewan

The applicant or accompanying spouse completed a minimum of six (6) months of full-time work in the last five (5) years. This must have been done on a valid work permit, and supported by employment  references.

Date of previous work in Saskatchewan:

5

Worked in Saskatchewan

The applicant or accompanying spouse completed a minimum of six (6) months of full-time work in the last five (5) years. This must have been done on a valid work permit, and supported by employment references.

Date of previous work in Saskatchewan: From________To_________

Employer:_________________________

Occupation:_______________________

5

Visit to Saskatchewan

Date of visit:_______________

Location: _________________

3

Total

Max. 15 points

 6. COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Applicants whose settlement in a Saskatchewan community will benefit from the development of a Community Support Plan (CSP) will be eligible to receive additional points for this factor of the SINP Assessment.  

A CSP can be initiated by an employer who intends to recruit several SINP nominees or by a community agency intending to assist in settling nominees. A CSP must address immediate, basic and longer term settlement needs of immigrants and be developed through a community based process involving appropriate local community groups, service organizations and the SINP. Interested employers or community groups should contact the SINP on development of a CSP, for further information. 

7. AGE

The principal applicant’s age points are calculated according to the age of the applicant on the date the application is received by the SINP.  

YEARS

POINTS

<18
0
18-21
8
22-45
10
46-55
8
56>
0

 8. PERSONAL FINANCIAL RESOURCES  

There is no minimum level of financial resources needed to qualify as a skilled worker/professional under the SINP. However, it is likely that settlement will be easier if the applicant comes to Saskatchewan with financial resources. If the applicant is providing information from a personal bank account, the applicant must divulge a detailed history of the bank account in question for the last two months. The applicant may be requested to show detailed records going back further if there is a question of funds. The value of the housing or other real estate must be supported by a formal evaluation

The applicant will indicate the total net assets (in Canadian dollars), based on the Personal Net Worth form, to be transferred to Canada.  

Total net assets

(in Canadian dollars)

Points

<$10,000
0
$10,000-$19,999
1
$20,000-$29,999
2
$30,000-$39,999
4
$40,000-and over
5

   


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