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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