SINP Occupation In-Demand Stream
Demand The SINP occupation In-demand category is one of the most popular provincial nominee programs for aspiring immigrants who want to call Canada home and does not have a job offer.
The government of Saskatchewan holds draws each month to shortlist candidates from select occupations based on their cut off scores and application preparedness. The candidates who are invited to apply based on their Expression of Interest should score a minimum of 60 points in the SINP assessment. This program comes under the International skilled worker immigration stream where applicants are ranked based on the competitiveness of their profile. The topmost challenging requirements which aspiring candidates often face when applying for other provincial programs are lack of employer Support, past history with the province or present express entry profile. Under the Occupation in demand stream the requirements are different:
1. Job Offer Not Required – In order to be eligible for the SINP Occupation in demand stream a Job offer is not required
2. Previous connection to the province not required – It is not necessary for someone to have relatives, previous work or educational experience in the province of Saskatchewan
3. Existing Express Entry Profile – One does not need to have an active Express Entry profile to become eligible to submit an expression of interest under the Saskatchewan Occupation In-Demand category.
Now let’s have a look at the key requirements of the program:
Language- Interestingly language requirement to qualify for the program is quite low. The minimum band score required to quality for this program is Canadian language benchmark 4 in English or French. However it is important to note that a low band will lead to lesser points for assessing eligibility.
The two acceptable English language test score are:
1. IELTS
2. CELPIP
The acceptable language results for French are:
1. TCF
2. TEF
Work Experience – Skilled professionals who fall under the NOC category of 0,A,B who have at least 1 year of work experience in an occupation which is currently in demand in Saskatchewan.
Settlement Funds- Foreign nationals applying for permanent residency must show availability of enough funds to support themselves and their family. The amount of fund depends on the size (number of members) of the family. The applicant must be able to demonstrate their financial stability to support their relocation and settlement in Canada. These funds cannot be borrowed from anyone else and should not be in form of an asset. The actual settlement funds required are updated regularly on the IRCC website and is based on Canada’s low income cut off requirements.
Occupations which are mostly in Demand- Some of the key occupations which face resource shortage within the province & requires Skilled Foreign Nationals are:
1. Web Designers & Developers
2. Social & Community Workers
3. Marketing and PR professionals
4. Farm Supervisors/Agricultural Professionals
5. Software Engineers & Developers
6. Medical Laboratory Technologist
7. Drafting Technicians
8. Civil Engineers
9. Mechanical Engineers
10. Psychologists
11. HR Professionals
12. Cabinet Marker / Carpenter
13. Meat Cutters
14. Motor body vehicle repairers
15. Industrial Lists
The size or frequency of Expression of Internet selections are based on the ongoing labour market need, priority occupations in the province and possibly the total number of applications processed since the last draw has taken place.