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The guide below takes a deep look into the Saskatchewan Experience (SE) streams of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). The guide will go through an overview of the streams, their eligibility requirements, how they works, the documentation needed, their cost and processing times.
Overview of the Saskatchewan Experience streams
The Saskatchewan Experience (SE) streams require that the candidate hold a job offer from a Saskatchewan employer and have work experience in the province to be eligible.
When receiving a nomination under one of the SE streams, candidates can then apply for Permanent Residence to the federal government of Canada. |
The SE streams are not aligned with Express Entry, which means that candidates cannot take advantage of the 6-month average processing times of Express Entry. Processing times of Provincial Nominee Programs (not aligned with Express Entry) are usually longer and take at least 1 year.
The Saskatchewan Experience category consists of 5 streams:
The SE streams require a valid job offer and previous work experience in the province as their main eligibility requirements, and candidates do not need to provide proof of funds. There are other requirements that must be fulfilled regarding the candidate and the job offer.
The Saskatchewan Experience category consists of 5 streams:
- Existing Work Permit (Skilled Worker and Semi-skilled Agricultural Worker sub-streams),
- Health Professionals (Physicians, Nurses, and Other Health Professions sub-streams),
- Hospitality Workers,
- Long-Haul Truck Driver, and
- Students.
The SE streams require a valid job offer and previous work experience in the province as their main eligibility requirements, and candidates do not need to provide proof of funds. There are other requirements that must be fulfilled regarding the candidate and the job offer.
Eligibility Requirements
There are 2 main categories of eligibility requirements that we will summarize below (there is no proof of settlement funds requirement for these streams). You can apply to any of the Saskatchewan Experience streams if you satisfy to all the requirements below. However, there are a few points to keep in mind:
1. General job offer requirements applicable to all Saskatchewan Experience streams:
To be eligible to one of the stream, you need to have an offer of permanent, full-time employment in Saskatchewan. You will need a valid SINP Job Approval Letter (your employer needs to apply for one) to show proof of this.
The job offer must offer wages and working conditions that match Canadian standards in that occupation. It must also:
From May 2, 2024, some business types and occupations may no longer be eligible for steams that require a job offer. Please check the table below with the details of excluded occupations and possible exceptions.
You must also have at least 6 months of work experience in Saskatchewan to be eligible. More details on each stream in the table below.
- Graduates working on a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) must apply to the Students stream (or the Employment Offer stream).
- Food and Beverage Servers, Light Duty Cleaners, and Food Counter Attendants must apply under the Hospitality Sector sub-category of this stream or Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot.
- Health professionals must apply to one of the three Health Professional sub-categories of this streams.
1. General job offer requirements applicable to all Saskatchewan Experience streams:
To be eligible to one of the stream, you need to have an offer of permanent, full-time employment in Saskatchewan. You will need a valid SINP Job Approval Letter (your employer needs to apply for one) to show proof of this.
The job offer must offer wages and working conditions that match Canadian standards in that occupation. It must also:
- Be addressed to you,
- State the job title, duties and responsibilities, wage, benefits, and company contact information,
- List the location (i.e. town/city) of your position in Saskatchewan,
- Be issued on the company’s letterhead, and
- Be signed by the employer.
From May 2, 2024, some business types and occupations may no longer be eligible for steams that require a job offer. Please check the table below with the details of excluded occupations and possible exceptions.
You must also have at least 6 months of work experience in Saskatchewan to be eligible. More details on each stream in the table below.
Job Offer Exclusion List
NOC Code | Occupation Title | Exceptions |
---|---|---|
10022 | Advertising, marketing, and public relations managers | Currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit or valid PGWP in the advertising, marketing, and public relations industry only |
11202 | Professional occupations in advertising, marketing, and public relations | Currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit or valid PGWP in the advertising, marketing, and public relations industry only |
12200 | Accounting technicians and bookkeepers | Currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit, or valid PGWP working for a Saskatchewan Accounting firm only |
32200 | Chinese health practitioners/Acupuncturist | Currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit or a valid PGWP where licensure is required to practice |
32201 | Massage therapist (including those within massage service operations) | Licensed Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit, or a valid PGWP |
32209 | Other practitioners of natural healing | Currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit or a valid PGWP where licensure is required to practice |
33109 | Other assisting occupations in support of health services for positions that support Chinese Health Practitioner, Acupuncturist or Naturopath | N/A |
41302 | Religious leaders | N/A |
41402 | Business development officers and market researchers, analysts | Currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit or valid PGWP in the advertising, marketing, and public relations industry only |
42204 | Religious workers | N/A |
63210 | Hairstylists and barbers | Currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit or a valid PGWP and possesses a Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) license |
63211 | Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations | Currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit or a valid PGWP and possesses a Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) license |
43200 | Sheriffs and bailiffs | Currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit, or PGWP employed by a federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal government, government agency, or a financial institution |
43201 | Correctional service officers | Currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit, or PGWP employed by a federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal government, government agency, or a financial institution |
43202 | By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers | Currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit, or PGWP employed by a federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal government, government agency, or a financial institution |