On March 5, 2018, the amount of settlement funds required will be revised to align with IRCC’s requirements
As of April 1, 2018 all applications (excluding trade occupations) to the Occupations In-Demand Sub-Category must include an Educational Credential Assessment similar to Express Entry program.
Trade occupations must show proof of eligibility for Saskatchewan licensure, if your intended occupation is in a regulated profession or compulsory apprenticeship trade. The International Skilled Worker – Occupations In-Demand sub-category is closed to applications at this time.
For your application to be accepted, it must be complete with all required documents or it will be returned and the application fee will not be refunded. When the application threshold is reached, no further applications will be accepted. The website will be updated Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
This sub-category is for skilled workers who:
Don't have a job offer in Saskatchewan but are highly-skilled in an in demand occupations in the province.
• Meet the sub-category criteria. Criteria can change at any time, but we'll use what was on this website when we received your complete application.
Eligibility
• Score a minimum of 60 points out of 100
• Have a language score of at least Ielts 5
• Have completed post-secondary education, training or apprenticeship that’s comparable to the Canadian education system of at least one year in length. You must have earned a diploma, certificate or degree with this.
• For degrees and diplomas obtained outside of Canada, you must have an educational credential assessment (ECA) from IRCC's list of approved organizations.
• Have at least one-year work experience in the past 10 years in your field of education or training occupation, and
Show proof of Professional Status or Licensure (for regulated occupations or those with professional certification standards in Canada and/or Saskatchewan) if required for your occupation. If this proof is required, your application will be held for processing until such proof is provided - all other required documents must be included in your application or your application will be returned as incomplete and your application fee will not be refunded.
• Have proof of Sattelment fund
Who can't apply through International Skilled Worker Category: Occupation In-Demand? Refugee claimants in Canada claiming refugee status from the Government of Canada. You may not be eligible for nomination if any of the following situations is true: You failed to submit documentation as requested by SINP; You failed to establish that your intent to live and work in Saskatchewan is genuine; and, You and or your representative have intentionally misrepresented yourselves in the application
