The Saskatchewan Experience (In-SK) category is for foreign nationals who are currently working and living in Saskatchewan on a valid work permit. There are six sub-categories that foreign workers currently working and living in Saskatchewan may apply for under the SINP.
One of the six are for skilled workers who, have been working in Saskatchewan for at least six months on a valid work permit, Intend to reside in Saskatchewan as a permanent resident.
Note: all nominees with temporary work permits must reside in Saskatchewan.
Language
Have at least a score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 if your job offer is in a TEER “4” or “5” designated trade.
Education Outside Canada
the applicant must have completed secondary school education (high school) or a higher level.
Work/Business Experience
Have worked for at least six-months (780 hours) of full-time (30+ hours per week) work experience in the job with the employer that has provided you the Job Approval Letter.
The work experience must be consecutive work experience. You must be able to show you are eligible for Saskatchewan licensure if your occupation is regulated in Saskatchewan.
Work Permit / Temporary Permits
- You must have a valid work permit issued by IRCC (open or closed).
- If IRCC has issued an open work permit to you and your spouse was the principal applicant in the work permit application, the SINP may request additional documentation. SINP staff will request proof that you and your spouse reside in Saskatchewan.
- Individuals with a Canada Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) work permit; a work permit supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), or a Mobilite Francophone Work Permit can apply in National Occupation Classification TEER “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4” and “5” occupations.
- Individuals with other types of work permits can apply with TEER “0”, “1”, “2” or “3” occupations; or in a designated trade
Job Offer
- You must have a permanent full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer. The job must be in National Occupation Classification (NOC) TEER “0”, “1”, “2” or “3”; or in a designated trade.
Employer Official Letter
- Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter. Employers must register with the SINP and obtain the Job Approval Letter. They will then provide the Job Approval Letter to you if you meet their hiring qualifications.
Eligible NOC TEER Categories
(NOC) TEER “0”, “1”, “2” or “3”; or in a designated trade.
Intention to live in Province
Intend to reside in Saskatchewan as a permanent resident
Ineligibility
The following cannot apply through this sub-category:
- Refugee claimants in Canada who are claiming refugee status from the Government of Canada.
- Health professionals (you must apply to the SINP Health Professional sub-category).
- Food and Beverage Servers/Persons (you must apply under the Hospitality Sector Project sub-category).
- Graduates working on a Post-Graduate Work Permit issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) (you must apply to the Saskatchewan Experience – Student sub-category or the International Skilled Worker – Employment Offer sub-category).
You may not be eligible if:
- You did not provide the required documents at the time of submitting your application.
- You were not able to prove that you plan to live and work in Saskatchewan.
- You and or your representative have intentionally misrepresented yourselves in the application.
Application Period
Based on the latest estimates (April 1 to June 30, 2023) from the SINP, Saskatchewan Experience streams applications are processed on average within:
1 week for the Existing Work Permit sub-streams
An SINP Job Approval Letter is processed:
- within 15 weeks if a candidate/worker is specified,
- within 26 weeks if a candidate/worker is not specified.
Submission of Application
- ” Create an account.
- Complete all sections.
- Scan and upload your completed forms and supporting documents in a PDF. Keep the originals for your records.
- Save and submit your application online.
- Apply for permanent residence to the federal government (IRCC) within 6 months of receiving the nomination (after SINP processes their application). Candidates need to apply on paper to IRCC, and include the nomination documents received from the SINP.”