Saskatchewan Invites 642 in Targeted Country-Specific Draws

Saskatchewan is among Canada’s 9 provinces and 2 territories part of the Provincial Nominee Program. A nomination under Canadian PNP is a fast-tracked way to get permanent residency in Canada.

On August 16, 2023, Saskatchewan issued invitations under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) of Canada. Saskatchewan PNP is also known as the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).

There were 6 separate draws held within the same day. While 3 draws were held under the Saskatchewan Express Entry route, the other 3 were for applicants eligible for the Occupations-in- Demand SINP pathway.

Of these, 2 SINP draws were specifically targeted at those applying from India. As per Saskatchewan PNP, the selection “is supporting a recruitment mission to India to connect qualified candidates with labour market opportunities.”

Occupations selected have been mentioned as per their 5-digit new job codes based on the latest National Occupational Classification (NOC) of Canada.

Saskatchewan PNP Latest Draw Date of draw: August 16, 2023 Total invitations: 642 (Indians got 431 invitations)
Draw No.	Category	Lowest score	Invitations issued	Details
Draw 1 of 6	Express Entry	EOI 60	224	Invited candidates are residing in India. Occupations chosen and eligible - NOC 00015, NOC 13101, NOC 21120, NOC 22212, NOC 22232, NOC 22300, NOC 22303, NOC 70010, NOC 72010, NOC 72011, NOC 72012, NOC 72013, NOC 72014, NOC 72020, NOC 72021, NOC 72100, NOC 72106, NOC 72200, NOC 72300, NOC 72301, NOC 72320, NOC 72400, NOC 72401, NOC 72410, NOC 72500, NOC 73112.
Draw 2 of 6	Occupations-In-Demand	EOI 60	207	Same as above
Draw 3 of 6	Express Entry	EOI 60	98	Invited candidates are residing in - Czechia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Slovakia, and Ukraine. Occupations chosen and eligible - NOC 00012, NOC 10010, NOC 10012, NOC 10021, NOC 10022, NOC 10029, NOC 10030, NOC 11101, NOC 11109, NOC 11200, NOC 11201, NOC NOC 11202, NOC 12010, NOC 12013, NOC 12100, NOC 12200, NOC 13100, NOC 13110, NOC 13111, NOC 13112, NOC 20010, NOC 20012, NOC 21101, NOC 21110, NOC 21112, NOC 21120, NOC 21200, NOC 21211, NOC 21220, NOC 21221, NOC 21222, NOC 21223, NOC 21230, NOC 21231, NOC 21232, NOC 21233, NOC 21234, NOC 21300, NOC 21301, NOC 21310, NOC 21311, NOC 22220, NOC 22221, NOC 22300, NOC 22301, NOC 22310, NOC 22311, NOC 32120, 40020, NOC 40030, NOC 41200, NOC 41210, NOC 41300, NOC 41400, NOC 41401, NOC 41402, NOC 41403, NOC 41404, NOC 41405, NOC 43100, NOC 60010, NOC 60020, NOC 60031, NOC 62100, NOC 63102, NOC 70010, NOC 80020, NOC 82030, NOC 90010, NOC 93101
Draw 4 of 6	Occupations In-Demand	EOI 60	78	Same as above
Draw 5 of 6	Express Entry	EOI 60	23	Invited candidates are residing in Ireland. Occupations chosen and eligible - NOC 10010, NOC 10029, NOC 11101, NOC 11109, NOC 11202, NOC 12011, NOC 12111, NOC NOC 21101, NOC 21211, NOC 21220, NOC 21221, NOC 21222, NOC 21223, NOC 21231, NOC 21232, NOC 21234, NOC 21311, NOC 22100, NOC 22213, NOC 22220, NOC 22221, NOC 22232, NOC 41402, NOC 41404, NOC 43100, NOC 63102, NOC 70010, NOC 70012
Draw 6 of 6	Occupations In-Demand	EOI 60	12	Same as above

What are the program categories available under Saskatchewan PNP?

There are 3 SINP program categories available -

(1) International Skilled Worker

(2) Saskatchewan Experience

(3) Entrepreneur and Farm

What is Saskatchewan Express Entry?

Saskatchewan Express Entry is an SINP pathway (under International Skilled Worker) for skilled foreign workers who want to live and work in Saskatchewan.

As the name suggests, the pathway is linked with the Express Entry system that comes under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

To be eligible, you must have a valid Express Entry profile. You must also have submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile with SINP, registering under that specific category. You must secure at least 60 points on the SINP points assessment grid under eligibility criteria.

What is Saskatchewan Occupations-In-Demand?

Saskatchewan Occupations-In-Demand SINP immigration pathway is for those who are highly-skilled in any of the occupations that are in high demand in Saskatchewan.

No Saskatchewan job offer required.

Here, being “highly-skilled” means possessing work experience in -

Management occupations: TEER 0
Occupations requiring a university degree: TEER 1
Occupations requiring a diploma/training of 2 or more years: TEER 2
Occupations that require a diploma/training of less than 2 years, or 6+ months of on-job training: TEER 3

TEER 4 and TEER 5 occupations are not eligible for Saskatchewan Express Entry or Occupations In-Demand.

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Saskatchewan Invites 642 in Targeted Country-Specific Draws

What are the program categories available under Saskatchewan PNP?

What is Saskatchewan Express Entry?

What is Saskatchewan Occupations-In-Demand?

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