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.
This sub-category is for students who:
- Have graduated from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada.
- Want to apply for nomination by the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).
- Intend to reside in Saskatchewan as a permanent resident.
Language
You have a minimum language score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 if your job offer is in a designated trade occupation NOC TEER level “4” or “5”.
Education in Canada
Students who have graduated from a Saskatchewan institute
You may qualify in this sub-category if:
- You have graduated from a recognized post-secondary institution in Saskatchewan with:
- A certificate.
- A diploma.
- A degree.
Students who have graduated from an institute in Canada
You may qualify in this sub-category if:
- You have graduated from a program equivalent to at least one academic year (8 months) of full-time study from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada (outside of Saskatchewan) with:
- A certificate.
- A diploma.
- A degree.
Work/Business Experience
Students who have graduated from a Saskatchewan institute:
- You have worked for a minimum of 6 months (or 780 hours) of paid employment in Saskatchewan.
- Eligible types of work experience include:
- On-campus.
- Off-campus.
- Co-op terms.
- Graduate fellowships that can be verified by your institution.
- Work experience gained on a post-graduate work permit.
Students who have graduated from an institute in Canada:
- You worked after graduation with a post-grad work permit for at least six consecutive months (minimum 780 hours) of paid employment in Saskatchewan in a job related to your field of study.
- Eligible types include work experience gained on a post-graduate work permit.
Work Permit / Temporary Permits
Students who have graduated from a Saskatchewan institute:
- You currently hold a valid post-graduation work permit or Open Work Permit issued under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Students who have graduated from an institute in Canada:
- You currently hold a valid post-graduation work permit or Open Work Permit issued under CUAET from IRCC.
Job Offer
Students who have graduated from a Saskatchewan institute:
- You have a permanent, full-time job offer in your field of study from an approved Saskatchewan employer. The job should be:
- In an occupation in the National Occupation Classification (NOC) TEER level “0”, “1”, “2”, or “3”; or in a designated trade.
- Related to your field of study and requires post-secondary education.
- Food and Beverage Servers must apply under the Hospitality Sector Project sub-category.
- You 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.
Students who have graduated from an institute in Canada:
- You have a permanent, full-time job offer in your field of study from a Saskatchewan employer. The job should be:
- In an occupation in the National Occupation Classification (NOC) TEER level “0”, “1”, “2” or “3”; or in a designated trade.
- Related to your field of study and requires post-secondary education.
- Food and Beverage Servers must apply under the Hospitality Sector Project sub-category.
- You have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.
Intention to live in Province
Intend to reside in Saskatchewan as a permanent resident
Ineligibility
The following cannot apply:
- Refugee claimants in Canada who are claiming refugee status from the Government of Canada.
- International students who have not completed their program of study.
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 Student 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.