Saskatchewan Express Entry Programs Opens for Applications

Deanne Acres-LansDeanne Acres-Lans
5 July 2018

As of July 5th, 2018 the International Skilled Worker: Saskatchewan Express Entry program is open for applications.

This program is for those who are already in the Express Entry Pool and meet the following criteria: 

  • Score a minimum of 60 points out of 100 on the SINP point assessment grid .
  • Provide valid language test results from a designated testing agency. The results should match what you declared in your Express Entry profile.
  • 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.
  • For degrees or diplomas obtained outside Canada, you must have an educational credential assessment (ECA) from a designated organization, as per IRCC’s list of approved organizations.
  • Have at least one of the following in your field of education or training occupation:
    • One year work experience in the past 10 years in a skilled profession (non-trades);
    • Two years work experience in a skilled trade in the past five years; or
    • Twelve months work experience in Canada in the past three years (trades and non-trades).
  • Have work experience in a high skilled occupation in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) Matrix level “A”, “B” or “0” that’s included on the SINP In-Demand Occupation List.
  • 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. Please see the SINP In-Demand Occupation List for these requirements. 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 settlement funds and a settlement plan.

The updated list of In-Demand Occupations is as follows. Those who had created a profile with a code which has been removed from the In-Demand list will not be able to submit an application: 

0211 Engineering managers
2131 Civil engineers
2147 Computer engineers
2154 Land surveyors
2173 Software engineers
2173 Software designers
2175 Web designers and developer
3111 Psychiatrists
3215 Medical Radiation Technologists
3234 Paramedics
4151 Psychologists
4212 Social and community service workers
4214 Early childhood educators and assistants
3211 Medical laboratory technologists
3216 Medical sonographers
4162 Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts
2123 Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists
2242 Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
6331 Meat cutters
7201 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
7204 Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
7311 Industrial mechanics
7312 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
7321 Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics
7322 Motor vehicle body repairers
7237 Welders
7384 Recreation Vehicle Service
0822 Managers in horticulture
2225 Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists
8252 Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers
0821 Managers in agriculture
0911 Manufacturing managers
0912 Utilities managers