Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program – International Skilled Worker: Occupation In-Demand

At a Glance

Item	Details
Visa / Stream Name	International Skilled Worker: Occupation In-Demand
Program Type	Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
Immigration Pathway	Provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence
Application Fee	CAD $500 non-refundable fee
Job Offer Required	No
Minimum Point Score	60 out of 110 points
Language Requirement	Minimum CLB 4 in English/French
Education Requirement	Post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate
Work Experience	1 year full-time in TEER 0–3
Residency Requirement	Must intend to reside in Saskatchewan
Settlement Funds	Minimum funds maintained for 3 months
Medicare / Health	Form available for continuing coverage
Family Sponsorship / Points	Allowed for eligible Saskatchewan relatives
Work Rights	Work permit holders must reside in Saskatchewan
Citizenship	Not stated in the source
Travel Facility	Not stated in the source
Visa Record	Not stated in the source

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Purpose and Overview

The International Skilled Worker: Occupation In-Demand sub-category allows skilled workers without a Saskatchewan job offer to be nominated for Canadian permanent residency. Candidates must have high-skilled experience in an eligible in-demand occupation and intend to live and work in Saskatchewan.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for this sub-category, candidates must:

• Live outside Canada or provide proof of legal status in Canada (refugee claimants are not eligible).
• Score a minimum of 60 points out of 110 on the SINP Point Assessment Grid (assessing education, work experience, language, age, and connections to Saskatchewan).
• Achieve a minimum score of CLB 4 on an approved language test taken within the past two years.
• Have completed at least one year of post-secondary education, training, or apprenticeship comparable to the Canadian system, earning a diploma, certificate, or degree related to the intended occupation. An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from an IRCC-designated organization is mandatory for education outside Canada.
• Have at least 1 year of full-time paid work experience (minimum 30 hours/week) within the last 10 years in an in-demand, high-skilled occupation (TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3) related to their education, and not listed on the Excluded Occupation List.
• Provide proof of professional status or licensure if the occupation is regulated in Saskatchewan.
• Demonstrate sufficient settlement funds and provide a completed settlement plan.
• Pay a non-refundable $500 application fee online via Visa or Mastercard upon formal application submission.

Ineligible Applicants

• Refugee claimants in Canada claiming refugee status from the Government of Canada.
• Failed refugee claimants, unless the claim was refused by the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB), no appeal is pending, the applicant and family members have departed Canada, and they provide either a Certificate of Departure (IMM 0056B) or a valid Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC).
• Individuals unable to prove genuine intent to live in Saskatchewan, those failing to provide requested documentation, or those found to have engaged in misrepresentation.

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Settlement Funds and Settlement Plan

Settlement Funds

• Applicants must demonstrate they hold the required minimum settlement funds for their household size.
• Funds must have been maintained for at least 3 continuous months before submitting the application and kept throughout the immigration process.
• Funds must be in the principal applicant’s or spouse's name.
• Acceptable funds: Savings/chequing accounts, bonds, cash-value life insurance, GICs/CDs, mutual funds, provident funds (with accessibility letter), RRSPs, stocks, TFSAs, term deposits, and treasury bills.
• Unacceptable funds: Debentures, credit cards, lines of credit, gold, cash, real estate property, or businesses.

Settlement Plan

Applicants must generate a settlement plan using IRCC's online Come to Canada / Living in Canada tool (selecting "No, I applied but am still waiting" if applying from abroad) and attach it to the application.

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Language Minimum Equivalencies (CLB 4)

Test	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
IELTS General	4.5	3.5	4.0	4.0
PTE Core	28–38	33–41	41–50	42–50
CELPIP-General	4	4	4	4
TEF Canada (French)	145	121	181	181
TCF Canada (French)	331	342	4	4

Note: Second language points can be claimed if second-language test results meet CLB 4 or higher and are less than two years old.

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Supporting Points Factors

Close Relative in Saskatchewan (Optional Points)

• Relatives include: parent, sibling, aunt/uncle, niece/nephew, first cousin, grandparent, or corresponding in-law/step-family member.
• Must provide proof of relation, proof of Canadian permanent residency/citizenship, proof of living in Saskatchewan for 12 months (e.g., utility bills, health card, lease/ownership), and proof of income for the past 3 months.
• A relative/household can only support one application at a time. To support another applicant, the previous nominee must have lived and worked in Saskatchewan for at least 6 months (proof of status, residence, utilities, and employment required).

Previous Saskatchewan Work or Study (Optional Points)

• Work: Proof of at least 12 months of work experience in Saskatchewan in the last 5 years via employer reference letters on company letterhead.
• Study: Proof of completing study at a recognized Saskatchewan educational institution (remote study outside Saskatchewan does not qualify).

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Required Documentation

1. Application Forms

• Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008) (Principal applicant)
• Additional Family Information Form (IMM 5406) (Principal applicant, spouse, and dependents over 18)
• Schedule A – Background/Declaration (IMM 5669) (Principal applicant, spouse, and dependents over 18)
• If applicable: Additional Dependents/Declaration (IMM 0008DEP), Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union (IMM 5409), Use of a Representative (IMM 5476), Authority to Release Personal Information (IMM 5475), Translator Affidavit.

2. Civil Status, Identity, and Passports

• Passports valid throughout the immigration process for all accompanying family members.
• Birth certificates listing parents for the applicant, spouse, and all dependent children.
• Marriage, divorce, separation, death, or adoption certificates (if applicable).
• Common-law declarations and evidence of at least 1 year of cohabitation (joint leases, bank accounts, shared assets/bills).

3. Education and Work Credentials

• Degree/diploma certificates and official transcripts; ECA report for foreign degrees.
• Reference letters on company letterhead detailing job title, duties, dates, hours/week, employer contact, and company profile.
• At least one official government-issued proof of employment for each position (pension/provident fund, social security, work visas/permits, government tax forms, or employment contracts).
• For self-employed/business owners: business license, tax filings, proof of income, client reference letters, and incorporation documents (self-employment is only recognized for managerial NOCs unless licensed in Saskatchewan).

Document and Translation Standards

• Clear scans of original documents must be submitted.
• Non-English or French documents require: the original document copy, the certified English/French translation, and a translator affidavit.
• Translators must be certified by an IRCC-recognized regulatory body and cannot be a spouse, family member, or paid representative.

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Application Steps

1. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI):
   • Register an account and submit a profile into the SINP EOI pool (one profile per candidate).
   • EOI scores determine Invitations to Apply (ITA); an EOI submission is not a formal application.
2. Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA):
   • High-scoring candidates are issued an ITA through periodic draws.
3. Submit the Full Application Online:
   • Complete all online application sections within the SINP portal.
   • Upload all required federal forms, translated documents, and supporting evidence in PDF format.
   • Pay the CAD $500 non-refundable processing fee by Visa or Mastercard.
4. Assessment & Compliance:
   • SINP assesses application documents against the criteria and claimed points.
   • The Program Compliance Branch (PCB) investigates potential misrepresentation; substantiated misrepresentation carries a minimum 2-year SINP ban.
5. Nomination:
   • Successful candidates receive a provincial nomination to apply to the federal government (IRCC) for Canadian permanent residence.

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Important Warnings and Conditions

• Incomplete Applications: Applications submitted with missing or uncertified translated documents will be closed/rejected without a refund of the $500 application fee.
• Misrepresentation: Providing false or altered information to gain points results in application refusal and a mandatory multi-year suspension from the SINP.
• Representatives: Hiring a representative is optional. Representatives must be Canadian lawyers in good standing or consultants licensed by the Government of Saskatchewan.
• No Nomination Guarantee: SINP nominations are capped by annual federal allocations; submitting an application or EOI does not guarantee nomination.