Express Entry Provincial Nominee
Saskatchewan
To be nominated by a province and substantially increase Express Entry CRS, the applicant must have a valid Express Entry profile, meets and maintains minimum requirements of either Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades or Canadian Experience Class stream
Skilled Worker
Candidates with a valid Express Entry profile and ties to the province
Job offer
1 year within the last 3 years if in a high-skilled occupation in Canada, or
2 years within the last 5 years if in a skilled trades occupation
Education
Language
EOI Profile
Tech Talent
Candidate working or having experience, and a job offer in the information technology sector
Work experience
Outside SK: 1 year of work experience within the last 5 years
Job offer
Licence to practise
Education
Language
CLB 5 if under CEC
Health Talent
Candidates with work experience in the healthcare sector
Work experience
Job offer
Graduation
Licence to practise
Language
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee the applicant will receive the invitation. Please refer the application process.
Process timeline of preparing and reviewing the application
between applicant with Provincial and Federal Government
Open Express Entry Profile
Submit an Express Entry profile to IRCC when eligible with Saskatchewan as the destination. The profile is scored and ranked based on the information provided. Profile valid for 12 months
Profile submission
Create an expression of interest profile on OASIS. The profile is scored and ranked based on the information provided. Profile valid for 12 months
Provincial invitation
Depending on allocation quota, candidates with the highest EOI scores in the pool will be invited to submit the nomination application.
Nomination Decision
Application approved, the applicant receives a Nomination Certificate to update their Express Entry profile and receive additional points.
Province reviews in 38 weeks
Federal invitation
Applicant having a higher CRS score or same CRS score with the profile created earlier will receive invitation to apply.
Profiles are selected every 2 weeks
Get PR Status
Application approved, the applicant gets Permanent Resident status after landing or confirming on IRCC Portal.IRCC reviews in 6 months
Candidate who has submitted their application to IRCC before the expiry of work permit may apply for a work permit extension to continue working legally.
Crucial elements affect the decision
Background elements
Scoring factors
* Adaptability generally includes but not limited to ties to the province (education, relatives in the province, work experience).
* Figures may be rounded for presentation purposes, please refer to federal or provincial government websites for the most accurate information.
Benefits the applicant and their accompanying family members are entitled to when becoming permanent residents
Family-friendly
The immigration application includes the applicant's spouse and children
Work and study
Keep working legally with the letter of support for work permit renewal
Medical
Access to high-quality modern public health care as same as Canadian
Education
Free or lower tuition for children depends on the level of education
Benefits
Access to social benefits as same as Canadian
Mobility right
Live and work anywhere under Permanent Resident status
Sponsorship
Ability to sponsor relatives if the conditions are met
Naturalization
Ability to obtain citizenship if residency conditions are met
Important requirements the applicant should note
Immigration Ineligibility
- Have an active application for refugee
- Unable to provide the required documents at the time of application
- Unable to prove the intention to live and work in Saskatchewan
- Applicant or representative has intentionally misrepresented in the immigration application
Basic requirements
- Have a valid Express Entry profile
- Intend to live and work permanently in Saskatchewan after being nominated
- EOI profile meets or exceeds 60/110 points
- Candidates working in Hospitality industry or Health Professionals must apply to the specific program built for that occupation
- Are not on the Excluded Occupation List
- Have a settlement plan after arriving in Canada
Education
- Have completed the equivalent of 1 year post-secondary program or training in Canada
- Foreign education credential(s) must be assessed by Educational Credential Assessment
- Have accreditation, license to practice and/or active membership in the regulatory body if required
Work experience
- Are not on the Excluded Occupation List
- Relate to field of study and primary occupation
- Work experience is based on the occupation:
○ 1 year within the last 10 years in positions classified under TEER level 0, 1, 2, or 3, or
○ 2 years within the last 5 years for skilled trades work, or
○ 1 year within the last 3 years in TEER level 0, 1, 2, or 3 positions, or in skilled trades, if the experience was gained in Canada
Language
Based on the minimum requirements for language proficiency of the Express Entry stream, assessed by 1 of 5 language proficiency tests within the last 2 years:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP-General)
- Pearson Test of English - Core (PTE-Core)
- Test d'évaluation de français (TEF)
- Test de connaissance du français Canada (TCF Canada)
Settlement fund
Proof of funds to support yourself and family members during the period of adaptation after your arrival, based on Low Income Cut-Off threshold and family size:
| Size of family | Funds required (CAD) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $15,263 |
| 2 | $19,001 |
| 3 | $23,360 |
| 4 | $28,362 |
| 5 | $32,168 |
| 6 | $36,280 |
| 7 | $40,392 |
| If more than 7 people, for each additional family member | $4,112 |
Excluded Occupations
Excluded businesses and occupations
| NOC | Occupation Title |
|---|---|
| All | Businesses related to Licensed recruiter or immigration consultant’s business |
| All | Businesses related to Massage service operations* |
| All | Businesses related to Pet care services (excluding veterinarians) |
| All | Businesses related to Places of worship or religious organizations |
| All | Businesses related to Spas, salons, and nail salons |
| 10022 | Advertising, marketing, and public relations managers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) work permit. |
| 11202 | Professional occupations in advertising, marketing, and public relations unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 12200 | Accounting technicians and bookkeepers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 32200 | Chinese health practitioners/Acupuncturist unless the candidate is currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 32201 | *Massage therapist, including those within massage service operations, unless the candidate is a Licensed Registered Massage Therapists (RMT) who is currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 32209 | Other practitioners of natural healing unless the candidate is currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 33109 | Other assisting occupations in support of health services is no longer eligible for positions that support Chinese Health Practitioner, Acupuncturist or Naturopath. |
| 41302 | Religious leaders |
| 41402 | Business development officers and market researchers, analysts unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 42204 | Religious workers |
| 43200 | Sheriffs and bailiffs unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 43201 | Correctional service officers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 43202 | By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
Immigration Ineligibility
- Have an active application for refugee
- Unable to provide the required documents at the time of application
- Unable to prove the intention to live and work in Saskatchewan
- Applicant or representative has intentionally misrepresented in the immigration application
Basic requirements
- Have a valid Express Entry profile
- Intend to live and work permanently in Saskatchewan after being nominated
- Are not on the Excluded Occupation List
Education
- Bachelor's degree, or
- Post-graduate certificate or diploma that requires at least 2 years of post-secondary education
- Foreign education credential(s) must be assessed by Educational Credential Assessment
- If under NOC 21310, 21311 (except software engineers and designers), 31320, 21322, 21330, 21331, or 21332: provide an Engineer-in-Training registration approval letter or a Confirmatory Exams assignment letter from the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
- If under NOC 21112 as a Professional Agrologist (PAg) or Technical Agrologist (TechAg): provide proof of licensure or articling approval from the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists (SIA)
Work experience
- Currently working in Saskatchewan for at least 6 months (780 hours), full-time (30+ hours per week) with the same employer as in the job offer
- Consecutive work experience is not required.
- Candidate outside Saskatchewan or not currently working: 1 year of experience in the technology and innovation occupations within the last 5 years
- Eligible technology and innovation occupations:
Job offer
- Permanent, full-time in the technology and innovation occupations with the current employer
- Have the SINP Job Approval Letter, a pre-approved authorization for hiring foreign workers, issued to the employer by the province
Language
Based on the minimum requirements for language proficiency of the Express Entry stream, assessed by 1 of 5 language proficiency tests within the last 2 years:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP-General)
- Pearson Test of English - Core (PTE-Core)
- Test d'évaluation de français (TEF)
- Test de connaissance du français Canada (TCF Canada)
Excluded Occupations
Excluded businesses and occupations
| NOC | Occupation Title |
|---|---|
| All | Businesses related to Licensed recruiter or immigration consultant’s business |
| All | Businesses related to Massage service operations* |
| All | Businesses related to Pet care services (excluding veterinarians) |
| All | Businesses related to Places of worship or religious organizations |
| All | Businesses related to Spas, salons, and nail salons |
| 10022 | Advertising, marketing, and public relations managers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) work permit. |
| 11202 | Professional occupations in advertising, marketing, and public relations unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 12200 | Accounting technicians and bookkeepers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 32200 | Chinese health practitioners/Acupuncturist unless the candidate is currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 32201 | *Massage therapist, including those within massage service operations, unless the candidate is a Licensed Registered Massage Therapists (RMT) who is currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 32209 | Other practitioners of natural healing unless the candidate is currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 33109 | Other assisting occupations in support of health services is no longer eligible for positions that support Chinese Health Practitioner, Acupuncturist or Naturopath. |
| 41302 | Religious leaders |
| 41402 | Business development officers and market researchers, analysts unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 42204 | Religious workers |
| 43200 | Sheriffs and bailiffs unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 43201 | Correctional service officers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 43202 | By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
Immigration Ineligibility
- Have an active application for refugee
- Unable to provide the required documents at the time of application
- Unable to prove the intention to live and work in Saskatchewan
- Applicant or representative has intentionally misrepresented in the immigration application
Basic requirements
- Have a valid Express Entry profile
- Intend to live and work permanently in Saskatchewan after being nominated
- Have a settlement plan after arriving in Canada
Work experience
- 1 year within the last 5 years
Job offer
- Permanent full-time in the health sector in Saskatchewan
Education
- Bachelor's degree, or
- Post-graduate certificate or diploma that requires at least 2 years of post-secondary education
- Foreign education credential(s) must be assessed by Educational Credential Assessment
- Have accreditation, license to practice and/or active membership in the regulatory body if required
Language
Minimum CLB 7, assessed by 2 of 4 language proficiency tests within the last 2 years:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP-General)
- Pearson Test of English - Core (PTE-Core)
- Test d'évaluation de français (TEF)
- Test de connaissance du français Canada (TCF Canada)
Health Professions
