Maple News reports that the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) conducted a new round of invitations on November 3, extending 534 invitations to immigration candidates under its International Skilled Worker category. The invites were issued through two sub-streams: Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand.
Of the total invitations, 272 were sent to candidates in the Express Entry sub-category. To qualify, applicants needed to have an active Expression of Interest (EOI) profile with a minimum score of 68. However, only candidates with at least 10 years of work experience and a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score of 8 or higher were eligible at that score threshold. Others required a minimum score of 69 to receive an invitation. This draw included candidates across 47 eligible occupations.
The remaining 262 invitations were issued under the Occupations In-Demand stream. These candidates also required EOI profiles and Educational Credential Assessments to verify the equivalency of their foreign degrees or certifications to Canadian standards. The draw encompassed 55 in-demand occupations targeting key sectors of Saskatchewan’s economy.
The SINP uses a points-based EOI system to evaluate candidates based on five key factors: skilled work experience, education and training, language proficiency, age, and links to Saskatchewan. These factors combine to give applicants a score out of 100 on the SINP Points Assessment Grid. The highest-ranking candidates in each round are invited to apply for a provincial nomination, a crucial step toward obtaining permanent residency in Canada.
Applicants invited through the Express Entry sub-category are typically already in the federal Express Entry pool, which manages applications for Canada’s main economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class. A nomination from Saskatchewan boosts a candidate’s Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score by 600 points, significantly increasing the chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence from the federal government.
This draw underscores Saskatchewan’s continued commitment to addressing labor shortages by selecting skilled migrants who are well-suited to contribute to its local economy and integrate long-term into the community. With targeted occupations spread across healthcare, trades, and tech sectors, the province aims to attract global talent that aligns with its workforce needs.
Maple News will continue monitoring SINP developments and other provincial nominee program activities to keep potential immigrants informed of new opportunities.