Saskatchewan immigration issued 438 invitations to apply in its latest Expression of Interest draw, targeting both Occupations In-Demand and Express Entry candidates.
This was the province’s first two-stream EOI draw since launching the system in August 2018.
The September 27 draw saw 213 invites issued to candidates under the Occupations In-Demand stream of the International Skilled Worker Category.
The lowest-ranked Saskatchewan immigration candidate scored 66 points.
There were also 225 invites issued under Saskatchewan Express Entry, with the lowest-ranked candidate scoring 65 points.
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All of the EOI candidates invited had Educational Credential Assessments, which is required for Saskatchewan applications.
The province says it will conduct a minimum of one draw per month going forwards.
Saskatchewan has no conducted three draws under the EOI system.
The previous draw, on September 20, saw 140 Occupations In-Demand candidates issued with invites, with the lowest-ranked candidate scoring 75 points.
What is the Process for Saskatchewan Expression of Interest?
- Submit EOI profile.
- Enter EOI candidate pool.
- EOI candidates selected.
- Invitations to Apply issued via regular draws.
- Candidates submit full application within 60 days.
- SINP officials assess applications and make 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 occupation in NOC A, B, 0 included on the in-demand occupation 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 occupation in NOC A, B, 0 included on the in-demand occupation 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.
How To Qualify Under Saskatchewan’s New Expression of Interest System
Saskatchewan recently announced a change to its In-Demand Occupation List, removing 10 jobs.
A statement said it was removing jobs so that ‘nominations do not exceed employment demand’.
What Jobs Were Removed From Saskatchewan’s In-Demand Occupations List?
| NOC Code | Job Title |
| 211 | Engineering Managers |
| 911 | Manufacturing Managers |
| 912 | Utilities Managers |
| 2131 | Civil Engineers |
| 2147 | Computer Engineers |
| 2173 | Software Engineers and Designers |
| 2175 | Web Designers and Developers |
| 2225 | Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists |
| 2242 | Electronic Service Technicians (household and business equipment) |
| 4162 | Economists and Economic Policy Researchers and Analysts |
What Is The New Saskatchewan In-Demand Occupations List?
| National Occupation Classification (NOC) | Occupations |
| 2154 | Land surveyors |
| 3111 | Psychiatrists |
| 3215 | Medical Radiation Technologists |
| 3234 | Paramedics |
| 4151 | Psychologists |
| 4212 | Social and community service workers |
| 4214 | Early childhood educators and assistants |
| 3211 | Medical laboratory technologists |
| 3216 | Medical sonographers |
| 2123 | Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists |
| 6331 | Meat cutters |
| 7201 | Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations |
| 7204 | Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades |
| 7311 | Industrial mechanics |
| 7312 | Heavy-duty equipment mechanics |
| 7321 | Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics |
| 7322 | Motor vehicle body repairers |
| 7237 | Welders |
| 7384 | Recreation Vehicle Service |
| 0822 | Managers in horticulture |
| 8252 | Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers |
| 0821 | Managers in agriculture |
