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Saskatchewan Immigration just announced the addition of 12 new in-demand occupations for the province. This change has a direct impact on several streams of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) and shows us just how responsive the Provincial Nominee Program is to the needs of the provinces and territories of Canada. It is important that you stay up to date with the list of occupations as it may have an effect on your eligibility for Canadian immigration.
Luckily, we make it easy for you. Become familiar with the revised list of in-demand occupations to ensure you maximise your chances for Canadian immigration. If you have work experience in any of these, you could qualify to move to Canada permanently.
New Sasktachewan In-demand Occupations
Two streams of the Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker category of the SINP require applicants to have experience in one of the province’s in-demand occupations. This does not mean that you need a job or job offer to qualify. You simply need to have some experience in one of these professions. The two affected streams are the Occupation in-demand and Express Entry stream.
Below you will find a table of the new jobs that have been added to the list. You will notice that the occupations range from semi-skilled to skilled jobs which allows for a variety of people to qualify for immigration.
| Occupation | Average Yearly Salary |
|---|---|
| Managers in social and community services | $49,253 CAD |
| Conference and event planners | $44,668 CAD |
| Accounting technicians | $42,963 CAD |
| Computer programmers and interactive media developers | $53,162 CAD |
| Architectural technologists and technicians | $49,377 CAD |
| Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology | $57,389 CAD |
| Instructors of persons with disabilities | $47,707 CAD |
| Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness | $39,381 CAD |
| Bakers | $35,234 CAD |
| Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners | $30,225 CAD |
| Glaziers | $52,260 CAD |
| Appliance servicers and repairers | S$48,282 CAD |
Removed Occupations
The addition of 12 occupations also came with a complete revision of the list and subsequently, ten occupations were removed. If you see your job on this list, do not worry. You will still have several other options available to you. There are over 70 different Canadian immigration programs, categories, subcategories and streams that each come with their own unique list of requirements. If you have skilled work experience, you are bound to find at least one or two programs that could qualify for.
| Jobs Removed From Saskatchewan In-demand Occupation List | |
|---|---|
| Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists | Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers |
| Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades | Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations |
| Industrial mechanics | Managers in agriculture |
| Managers in horticulture | Psychiatrists |
| Recreation Vehicle Service | Welders |
Saskatchewan Immigration Requirements
Besides needing work experience in one of the in-demand occupations, you will need to meet several other requirements to qualify for Saskatchewan immigration under the Express Entry and Occupation In-demand streams. These requirements range from language tests to having an online Express Entry profile. We’ll help you find the perfect program for your unique profile below.
Saskatchewan Occupation In-demand Stream
In order to qualify for this stream, you will have to score a minimum of 60 on the SINP point assessment grid and Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4. You need to complete a minimum one year post secondary school program and you must have one to two years work experience depending on the job you had.
Saskatchewan Express Entry Stream
Seeing as this stream is linked to the Federal Express Entry system, you will have to create a valid Express Entry profile that is accepted in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s pool of candidates. Like the previous stream, you will also have to score a minimum of 60 on the SINP point assessment grid and your language test results need to match what you declared on your profile. You will also need to complete a minimum one year post secondary school program and you must have one to two years work experience depending on the job you had.
Other Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program Options
If you do not have work experience in one of the in-demand occupations, there are still other categories of the SINP that you can apply for as well as the Federal Skilled Worker Programs. Whether you are long haul truck driver or an enterprising businessman, Saskatchewan has a spot for you.
| Other Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program Options | ||
|---|---|---|
| International Skilled Worker Category | Employment Offer | For skilled workers who have a job offer for a skilled occupation in Saskatchewan |
| Saskatchewan Work Experience | Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit | For skilled workers who have been working in Saskatchewan for a minimum of six months with a valid work permit |
| Semi-skilled Agriculture Worker With Existing Work Permit | For semi-skilled workers who have been working in Saskatchewan for a minimum of six months with a valid work permit | |
| Health Professionals | For skilled workers who have been working in Saskatchewan as a physician, nurse or other health professional for a minimum of six months. | |
| Hospitality Sector Project | For foreign workers who are currently working in Saskatchewan on a temporary work permit for an SINP approved employer as a food/beverage server, food counter attendant/kitchen helper or housekeeping/cleaning staff for a minimum of six months. | |
| Long-haul Truck Driver Project | For applicants who have begun to work for an approved trucking firm in Saskatchewan on a temporary work permit | |
| Students | For candidates who graduated from a recognized post-secondary educational institution in Canada | |
| Entrepreneur | For candidates who would like to start, buy or invest in a business in the province | |
| Farm Owner and Operator | For people who have experience in managing or owning a farm and would like to do the same in the province | |
How We Can Help You
We are here to make your immigration to Canada easy! As you can see there are so many different immigration programs that you can apply for which makes it difficult to find the right one by yourself. With our help, you can narrow down your options to the ones you are most likely to succeed with. Through our comprehensive evaluation, our team of expert Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) will furnish you with a report recommending your best options for success.
Once you have made your decision, we will handle the application and represent you on it so that all of your documentation is correct, complete and delivered on time. We will be with you every step of the way from the moment you sign up till the moment you set foot on Canadian soil. Start today!
