Maple News reports that the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) conducted a new provincial immigration draw on December 17, issuing 576 invitations to skilled workers looking to make the province their home. The draw targeted candidates under the International Skilled Worker category through two streams: Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand.
Of the total invitations issued, 190 were extended to candidates in the federal Express Entry system, while the remaining 386 went to individuals under the Occupations In-Demand stream. Each invited candidate had previously submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI) with the SINP and achieved a minimum score of 71 points on Saskatchewan’s Points Assessment Grid.
All invited applicants were required to hold an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and possess relevant work experience in one of 89 eligible occupations. Although a complete list of these occupations was available through the province’s official channels, invitations were clearly aligned with Saskatchewan’s labour market needs.
The SINP’s EOI system is designed to identify candidates most likely to succeed economically and socially in Saskatchewan. Applicants are scored on factors such as age, education, work experience, language ability, and ties to the province. Recently, Saskatchewan began awarding additional points to bilingual applicants proficient in both English and French, reflecting Canada’s commitment to supporting bilingual immigration.
The Express Entry sub-category is linked to the federal Express Entry system, which manages applications for three of Canada’s main economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class. Candidates within the Express Entry pool who also submitted an EOI to SINP and met the provincial criteria were among those selected in this round.
With this latest invitation round, Saskatchewan continues its proactive approach to attracting skilled immigrants who can address workforce gaps and contribute to the province’s economic growth.