Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program or SINP
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program
Saskatchewan prides itself on having one of the most developed nominee programs available to new comers in Canada. The program allows the ability to select applicants who's skills and abilities best fit the province's needs, processing times that are faster than other programs. The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is divided into many facets to create an ease of access and provide a variety of solutions to new comers:
- Skilled Workers
- Entrepreneurs
- Family Referral
- Farm Owners/Operators
- Health Professionals
- Hospitality Sector Pilot Project
- Long Haul Truck Drivers
- Students
Whatever your intentions, background, skills and situation might be Saskatchewan hosts a number of viable ways for you and your family to prosper in the province.
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program Skilled Workers
This category is for skilled workers, professionals or managers who have a full-time, permanent job offer from a Saskatchewan employer. It is divided into two sub categories:
- Skilled Workers/Professionals
- Existing Work Permit
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program For Entrepreneurs
This program is for those who are interested in investing their management talent and capital in a Saskatchewan business. The goal is to facilitate development and allow for further economic stability through the creation of more jobs in Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program Family Referral
This category is for immigrant families living in Saskatchewan who want to help their family members come to work and live in the province. Supporting family members must provide support to applicants and their dependents to help them establish and settle in Saskatchewan.
SINP Farm Owners/Operators
This program assists individuals with proven experience in farming, substantial capital available to invest in a farming operation, and who intend to purchase and operate a farming operation in Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program Health Professionals
This category allows internationally-trained health professionals, who have been working in Saskatchewan for at least six months with a temporary work permit, to apply for permanent residency status under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program. It is divided into three sub categories:
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Other Health Professions
SINP Hospitality Sector Pilot Project
Under the Hospitality Sector Pilot Project, the SINP can nominate foreign workers that are currently working in Saskatchewan in one of the following categories:
- Food/Beverage Server
- Food Counter Attendant/Kitchen Helper
- Housekeeping/Cleaning Staff
SINP Long Haul Truck Drivers
This stream allows Saskatchewan trucking companies to bring workers to the province for jobs that only need a high school diploma or on site training under Service Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker policy.
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program For Students
This category allows students who have graduated from a recognized, post-secondary educational institution in Canada to apply for landed immigrant status under the Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program. It is divided into two sub-categories:
- Post-Graduate Work Permit Stream
- Master's and PhD Graduate Stream
Note that recently and effective immediately, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program will accept a maximum number of applications in each category. If Saskatchewan is right for you, the sooner you apply the better your chances for success will be.
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program SINP has a number of different factors that an officer will assess. Among these factors is the applicant's educational and employment background.
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program Requirements for Applicants
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program SINP has a number of different factors that an officer will assess. Among these factors is the applicant's educational and employment background.
SINP Education/Training Credentials
You must submit documents to verify your education. This can be one of the following:
- education/trade certificates,
- degrees or diplomas, wherever applicable, with official transcripts showing school(s) attended or courses taken professional designations,
- professional licenses and/or professional association memberships certification of apprenticeship/apprenticeship equivalent programs with details of program structure,
- courses, length and its administering or regulatory authority
SINP Work Experience Credentials
You must submit a letter, or more if possible, of reference from previous employers or other proof of employment to demonstrate that you have at least one year of work experience in your intended occupation.
Letters of reference must be written on the company's official letterhead and signed by an authorized representative of the company who is identified by name and title. Each letter should indicate the following:
- your job position and the start and end dates of employment
- your main duties/responsibilities
- the number of hours you worked each week if the position was not full-time
- The contact information of your supervisor or manager to assist Saskatchewan
- Immigration in verifying your former employment
SINP Regulatory or Licensing Credentials
If you intend to work in an occupation that requires licensing or certification in Saskatchewan, you must contact the provincial, national and/or industrial regulatory association before applying to verify that you will be able to meet licensing or certification requirements. Before nomination, the SINP will contact the appropriate regulatory body to ensure it has no objections to SINP nomination.
If you intend to work in a medical profession that requires licensing or certification, you must apply under the SINP Health Professions Category.
SINP Letter of Employment
When applying for the SINP, you must have an letter of offer for full-time, permanent employment in Saskatchewan. All positions must offer wages and working conditions that match Canadian standards in that occupation.
The offer of full-time, permanent employment must:
- be addressed to the principal applicant
- state the job title, duties and responsibilities, wage, benefits, and company contact information
- list the location (e.g. town/city) of your position in Saskatchewan
- be issued on the company's letterhead and signed by the employer
SINP Language Proficiency
The language proficiency can be verified by the Saskatchewan employer who has made you're the offer of employment this can be demonstrated by a copy of SINP employment approval letter issued to the employer through Employer Online Information System; or you can provide valid English language test results from a language test administered by a federally designated testing agency showing a minimum of equivalent of CLB 4 in all categories.
The language tests that are acceptable are as follows:
- IELTS – International Language Testing Program
- CELPIP – Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program
- TEF (Quebec) – Test d'Evaluation de Francias
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We have dealt with hundreds of SINP application cases. We have helped our clients in their difficult situations and have guided them to draft a more effective application. We can help you draft your application and arrange the required documents. A well-planned and complete application will increase your likelihood of acceptance and will save your from hassle.
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