How to Apply for the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
Canada is a popular destination for skilled workers who want to immigrate and start a new life. However, the process of obtaining permanent residency can be challenging and competitive. That's why some provinces offer immigration programs that cater to the specific needs and demands of their labor markets. One of these programs is the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), which invites applicants based on their scores and occupation codes in different rounds.
What is the SINP?
The SINP is a way to immigrate to Canada through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The PNP allows provinces and territories to nominate candidates who meet their economic and social needs. The SINP has three categories: International Skilled Worker, Saskatchewan Experience, and Entrepreneur and Farm. Each category has different sub-categories and eligibility criteria. You can find more information about the SINP categories on the [official website 1]
The SINP is only one of the steps toward becoming a permanent resident in Saskatchewan. All approved applicants must also apply for residency through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and meet the federal requirements related to health, security, and language.
What are the benefits of the SINP?
The SINP offers applicants several advantages, such as:
- Competitive application processing times
- Assistance from provincial immigration officers who can explain the requirements
- A lower minimum language score than the federal Express Entry system
- A wider range of eligible occupations than the federal Express Entry system
- A chance to apply without a job offer under certain sub-categories
How to apply for the SINP?
The first step to applying for the SINP is to create an online profile through the Expression of Interest (EOI) system. The EOI system is a pre-application process that allows you to indicate your interest in applying to the SINP. You will need to provide information about your education, work experience, language ability, and other factors. You will also need to select an occupation that matches your skills and qualifications. The SINP uses the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system to classify occupations according to their skill level and type. You can use the [NOC Search Tool] 2) to find your NOC code and title.
However, not all occupations are eligible for the SINP. The SINP publishes a list of excluded occupations that are not in demand in the province. This list is updated regularly and can be found on the [official website 9] At the end of the blog, we provide you with a Table containing information about the related occupation. Check out. You cannot apply for the SINP if your occupation is on the excluded list.
The SINP will assess your profile and assign you a score based on the points grid. The points grid measures your potential to settle and contribute to the province. You can find the points grid on the [official website3]. The SINP will then invite the highest-scoring candidates to submit a full application. The number and frequency of invitations depend on the provincial needs and capacity.
The second step to apply for the SINP is to submit a full application online. You will need to provide supporting documents to prove your eligibility and identity. You will also need to pay a non-refundable application fee of $350 CAD. The SINP will review your application and make a decision. If your application is approved, you will receive a nomination certificate from the province. You can then apply for permanent residency through IRCC within six months of receiving your nomination.
What's new in 2023 and 2024?
The SINP has some exciting changes coming up in the next few years. Here are some of them:
- The annual allocation for the SINP has increased to 7,250 in 2023 and will increase to 8,000 in 2024³⁴. This means that more applicants will have the opportunity to be nominated by the province and apply for permanent residency.
- The list of excluded occupations may change over time, so you should check the latest list on the [official website] 5) before applying. The list was last updated on December 1, 2023. You may want to add a disclaimer or a date to your blog post to indicate when the list was last updated.
- The SINP points grid may also change over time, so you should check the latest points grid on the [official website] 3) before applying. The points grid was last updated on January 1, 2023. You may want to add a disclaimer or a date to your blog post to indicate when the points grid was last updated.
Conclusion
The SINP is a great opportunity for skilled workers who want to immigrate to Canada and live in Saskatchewan. The SINP has flexible and diverse criteria that suit different profiles and backgrounds. The SINP also has fast and efficient processing times that can help you achieve your immigration goals sooner. If you are interested in applying for the SINP, you should check the eligibility requirements, the excluded occupations list, and the points grid on the official website. You should also create an online profile and submit an expression of interest as soon as possible. You never know when the next invitation round will be!
1: Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
2: NOC Search Tool
3: SINP Points Grid
4: Saskatchewan Government Secures 7,250 Allocations for 2023
5: Occupation In-Demand and Express Entry Occupation Requirements
Excluded Occupation List for the SINP’s Express Entry Category and the Occupations In-Demand Category
People with the following occupations are excluded from applying to the Occupations In- Demand (OID) and Express Entry (EE) program sub-categories. This is a list of occupations that are not eligible for these program subcategories.
Note that NOC TEER 4 (occupations that usually require high-school or job-specific training) and NOC TEER 5 (occupations that usually require on-the-job training) skill levels are not eligible for the Occupation In-Demand and Express Entry subcategories.
These occupations may be eligible through other International Skilled Worker and Saskatchewan Work Experience subcategories if your employer has registered with the Government of Saskatchewan and received approval for the job offer.
NOC |
Occupation Title |
00010 |
Legislators |
00011 |
Senior government managers and officials |
00014 |
Senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services |
10019 |
Other administrative services managers |
11100 |
Financial auditors and accountants |
11103 |
Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers |
12104 |
Employment insurance and revenue officers |
12201 |
Insurance adjusters and claims examiners |
12203 |
Assessors, business valuators and appraisers |
13200 |
Customs, ship and other brokers |
14103 |
Court clerks and related court services occupations |
21100 |
Physicists and astronomers |
21102 |
Geoscientists and oceanographers |
21103 |
Meteorologists and climatologists |
21109 |
Other professional occupations in physical sciences |
21111 |
Forestry professionals |
21201 |
Landscape architects |
21202 |
Urban and land use planners |
21332 |
Petroleum engineers |
21390 |
Aerospace engineers |
30010 |
Managers in health care |
31100 |
Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine |
31101 |
Specialists in surgery |
31102 |
General practitioners and family physicians |
31103 |
Veterinarians |
31110 |
Dentists |
31111 |
Optometrists |
31112 |
Audiologists and speech-language pathologists |
31120 |
Pharmacists |
31121 |
Dietitians and nutritionists |
31202 |
Physiotherapists |
31204 |
Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment |
31209 |
Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating |
31300 |
Nursing coordinators and supervisors |
31301 |
Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses |
31302 |
Nurse practitioners |
31303 |
Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals |
31303 |
Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals |
32100 |
Opticians |
32101 |
Licensed practical nurses |
32103 |
Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists |
32104 |
Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians |
32109 |
Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment |
32110 |
Denturists |
32111 |
Dental hygienists and dental therapists |
32200 |
Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists |
32201 |
Massage therapists |
32209 |
Other practitioners of natural healing |
40010 |
Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration |
40011 |
Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration |
40012 |
Government managers - education policy development and program administration |
40019 |
Other managers in public administration |
40021 |
School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education |
40040 |
Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services |
40040 |
Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services |
40041 |
Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers |
40042 |
Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces |
41100 |
Judges |
41101 |
Lawyers and Quebec notaries |
41201 |
Post-secondary teaching and research assistants |
41220 |
Secondary school teachers |
41221 |
Elementary school and kindergarten teachers |
41301 |
Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies |
41302 |
Religious leaders |
41310 |
Police investigators and other investigative occupations |
41310 |
Police investigators and other investigative occupations |
41311 |
Probation and parole officers |
41407 |
Program officers unique to government |
42100 |
Police officers (except commissioned) |
42100 |
Police officers (except commissioned) |
42101 |
Firefighters |
42102 |
Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces |
42200 |
Paralegal and related occupations |
42201 |
Social and community service workers |
42204 |
Religion workers |
43203 |
Border services, customs, and immigration officers |
43204 |
Operations Members of the Canadian Armed Forces |
44200 |
Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces |
50010 |
Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers |
50011 |
Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts |
50012 |
Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors |
51100 |
Librarians |
51101 |
Conservators and curators |
51102 |
Archivists |
51110 |
Editors |
51111 |
Authors and writers (except technical) |
51112 |
Technical writers |
51113 |
Journalists |
51114 |
Translators, terminologists and interpreters |
51120 |
Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations |
51121 |
Conductors, composers and arrangers |
51122 |
Musicians and singers |
52100 |
Library and public archive technicians |
52110 |
Film and video camera operators |
52111 |
Graphic arts technicians |
52112 |
Broadcast technicians |
52113 |
Audio and video recording technicians |
52114 |
Announcers and other broadcasters |
52119 |
Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts |
52120 |
Graphic designers and illustrators |
52121 |
Interior designers and interior decorators |
53100 |
Registrars, restorers, interpreters and other occupations related to museum and art galleries |
53110 |
Photographers |
53111 |
Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators |
53120 |
Dancers |
53121 |
Actors, comedians and circus performers |
53121 |
Actors, comedians and circus performers |
53122 |
Painters, sculptors and other visual artists |
53123 |
Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers |
53124 |
Artisans and craftspersons |
53125 |
Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products |
53200 |
Athletes |
53201 |
Coaches |
53202 |
Sports officials and referees |
54100 |
Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness |
55109 |
Other performers |
62010 |
Retail sales supervisors |
62020 |
Food service supervisors |
62023 |
Customer and information services supervisors |
62201 |
Funeral directors and embalmers |
63100 |
Insurance agents and brokers |
63101 |
Real estate agents and salespersons |
63210 |
Hairstylists and barbers |
63220 |
Shoe repairers and shoemakers |
64100 |
Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers |
72022 |
Supervisors, printing and related occupations |
72102 |
Sheet metal workers |
72204 |
Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers |
72205 |
Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians |
72302 |
Gas fitters |
72405 |
Machine fitters |
72406 |
Elevator constructors and mechanics |
72420 |
Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics |
72600 |
Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors |
72602 |
Deck officers, water transport |
72603 |
Engineer officers, water transport |
72604 |
Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators |
73310 |
Railway and yard locomotive engineers |
73402 |
Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction |
80022 |
Managers in aquaculture |
83101 |
Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers |
83120 |
Fishing masters and officers |
83121 |
Fishermen / women |
92013 |
Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing |
92015 |
Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing |
92020 |
Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling |
92021 |
Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing |
92021 |
Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing |
92022 |
Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing |
92024 |
Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly |
92101 |
Water and waste treatment plant operators |
93102 |
Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators |
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