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First Saskatchewan PNP Draw of 2022

Published Date: 13th January 2022

Saskatchewan held their first draw of the year inviting 104 candidates to apply for permanent residency.

For the first draw of the year, the two categories from which applications were selected are SINP Express Entry and SINP Occupations In-demand. Being one of the most peaceful provinces of Canada, Saskatchewan offers new immigrants a ton of job opportunities, a high standard of living and a continuously growing economy. Other than the great resources available at the disposal of job seeking people, Saskatchewan offers affordable cost of living with healthcare, sales tax and reasonable housing. The details for the latest Saskatchewan provincial nomination draw are given below.

SINP: Express Entry

  • Invited candidates: 37
  • Lowest CRS Score: 68

SINP: Occupations In-Demand

  • Invited candidates: 67
  • Lowest CRS Score: 68
For this particular draw, only 6 occupations were eligible under Canada’s NOC Code.

LIST OF ELIGIBLE OCCUPATIONS

NOC Code

Job Title

3211

Medical laboratory technologists

3234

Paramedical occupations

4151

Psychologists

3216

Medical sonographers

3143

Occupational therapists

3215

Medical radiation technologists

 

Saskatchewan Express Entry

To enter Saskatchewan under the Express Entry category one first needs to have a relevant profile in the EE system. Your profile must indicate interest in the province of Saskatchewan in order to be considered for a provincial nomination. The candidate must also make sure that they meet the eligibility requirements specified by the province. These are:

  • The applicant must have a valid express entry profile number and job seeker code.
  • Need to have minimum 60 points out of 110 on the SINP assessment grid
  • The language test results must be from an authorized institution
  • The applicant must provide relevant ECA and proof of licensure
  • Required past work experience in the desired occupation
  • The applicant must show proof of funds and plan of settlement in the province

Saskatchewan Occupations In-Demand

To enter Canada under this category, the applicant needs to be a highly skilled worker with experience in an in-demand occupation in Saskatchewan, who does not yet have a job offer in the province. The eligibility Criteria for occupations in demand is:

  • The applicant must be from outside Canada or have a legal status in Canada
  • Must not be a refugee claimant
  • Need to have minimum 60 points out of 110 on the SINP assessment grid
  • Have at least CLB 4 in any one of the two official languages of Canada
  • The applicant must provide relevant ECA and necessary proof of funds.
  • Have a proper proof of licensure from a recruiter in the occupations-in demand in Saskatchewan

 

To know more regarding Saskatchewan Provincial Nomination Program or Canada Immigration visit our official website www.visawalk.com