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Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

The Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker: Tech Talent Pathway is for eligible high-skilled technology and innovation sector workers who have an offer for a skilled job in Saskatchewan.

Tech Talent Pathway (Non-Express Entry) is part of Saskatchewan Skilled Worker Category, which is divided to the following sub-categories:

Occupation-in-Demand Stream (➨Page)
Express Entry Stream (➨Page)
Employment Offer Stream (➨Page)
Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot (➨Page)
Tech Talent Pathway (Non-Express Entry) (this page)
Tech Talent Pathway (Express Entry) (➨Page)

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements must be met if you are applying to Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker: Tech Talent Pathway (Non-Express Entry):

1- Job Offer Requirement

At the time of your application and at the time the SINP assesses your application for nomination, you must have a bona fide full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer in one of the following eligible occupation in innovation or technology sector. Your job offer must be permanent (meaning job has no end date).

NOC Code	High-skilled Technology and Innovation Occupations	TEER
20012	Computer and information systems managers	0
21310	Electrical and electronics engineers	1
21311	Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)	1
21211	Data scientists	1
21220	Cybersecurity specialists	1
21221	Business systems specialists	1
21222	Information systems specialists	1
21233	Web designers	1
21223	Data analysts and data administrators	1
21231	Software engineers and designers	1
21230	Computer systems developers and programmers	1
21232	Software developers and programmers	1
21234	Web developers and programmers	1
22220	Computer network and web technicians	2
22221	User support technicians	2
22222	Information systems testing technicians	2

Your job offer must be approved by the SINP before you apply or your application will be rejected. Your employer must register online on the SINP Employer website to have the position that you are applying for assessed.

Once the position is approved, your employer will receive a Job Approval Letter that includes your position, name and NOC code.

2- Work Experience

You must have at least one (1) year of high-skilled related work experience in the past five (5) years in your intended eligible occupation.

If applying from inside Saskatchewan, you must be currently working in Saskatchewan and have worked full-time for at least six (6) months for the employer offering you the job (in an eligible occupation). If you have not been working for your supporting employer full-time for at least six (6) months, then you must also have at least one (1) year of work experience in your occupation within the last five (5) years.

3- Licensure

You must show proof of eligibility for Saskatchewan licensure, if your intended occupation is in a regulated profession. This requirement is for NOC 21311 – Computer engineers, NOC 21231 – Software engineers and designers, NOC 21211 – Data scientists and NOC 21310 – Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

4- Language Ability

If you are currently working for the employer offering you the job, you must meet the language requirements established by your employer in your job offer. Your employer will be assessing your language ability.

If you are not currently working for the employer offering you the job , you must have taken an approved test results and have obtained a minimum score of Canadian Language Benchmark CLB 5 in all for abilities in English or French (➨Appendix 5). Test must be taken no more than two (2) years prior to submission of your EOI as well as your application.

5- Education

You must have a post-secondary education that relates to the job you've been offered (Master's or Bachelor's degree; or a three-year degree at a university or college; or a diploma that requires two years at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other post-secondary institution).

6- Ineligibility

You are not eligible to apply under the Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker: Tech Talent Pathway if you are a refugee claimant in Canada, a failed refugee claimant, had a removal order, are prohibited from entering or being in Canada, do not have status in Canada or are living illegally in your country of residence.

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WHAT STEPS SHOULD YOU TAKE?

Step 1: Get a Job Offer

Before you can submit your application under the “Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker: Tech Talent Pathway”, you must have a bona fide full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer in an eligible occupation.

If you don’t already have a qualified job offer with the criteria explained in “Minimum Requirements”, you need to find an employer and secure a job for yourself.

Step 2: Submit Application to SINP

Now that you meet all the requirements, you can apply online ➨ (immilib.com/STT-Apply) for yourself.

Complete the different sections of your online application. Scan and upload all your completed forms and required documents in PDF format onto your online application. Keep the originals for your records.

There is no provincial application fee under this stream.

If your application is complete, you will receive a letter or email confirming that your file has been received and accepted for processing.

A SINP officer will contact you by email if information is needed to assess your application and will tell you how to send the information.

SINP Application
Submit Online Application:
immilib.com/STT-Apply

Official Program Guide:
immilib.com/STT-Guide

SINP Application Fee:
None

Processing Time:
immilib.com/SK-PT

Document Checklist:
immilib.com/STT-Doc

Contact:
306-798-7467 [email protected]

If your application is approved, you will become a Provincial Nominee and receive a nomination package including you Provincial Nomination Certificate.

Step 3: Apply for Permanent Residence

If you are nominated by the province of Saskatchewan, then your next step is to submit a complete application for a permanent resident visa within six (6) months (➨Page).

You must submit your application using the IRCC Permanent Residence Portal (PR Portal) (➨ immilib.com/PR-Portal).

If your application is complete, you will receive a letter or an email confirming that your file has been received and accepted for processing. This letter is called the Acknowledge of Receipt (AOR) and will include your IRCC file number.

Once you have received your acknowledgement of receipt, you can create an online account and link your application to it. By creating an account, you will be able to receive email updates and a more detailed case status.

Apply for a Temporary Work Permit

Once you are nominated you'll receive a Work Permit Support Letter along with your Nomination Certificate. You can use this to apply for a temporary work permit without the need for an LMIA (➨immilib.com/LMIA) to allow you to live and work in Saskatchewan while you wait for permanent residency.

If you are in Saskatchewan on a valid work permit and your PR application is not finalized, you may be able to apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) (➨Page). This will let you to stay and continue working on a valid work permit until your PR application is finalized.

You may apply for BOWP only if your PR application is approved in principle meaning you have passed the eligibility stage and still have to pass the medical, security and background checks.

Step 4: Landing in Canada

If your application is approved, you will be asked to pay your right of permanent residence fee if you haven't already done so. You will receive a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR) and if you are from a country that requires a visa you will also be issued a permanent resident visa.

You will only become a Permanent Resident of Canada when you cross a Canadian port of entry. This is referred to as ‘landing in Canada' (➨Page).

You must land in Canada before the expiry date, which appears on your Canada Immigration Visa. Usually, the expiry date is one (1) year from the time medical examinations were completed. As this is not always the case, be sure to verify the expiry date as soon as the Canada Immigration Visa is received.

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SUMMARY

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1- Job Offer Requirement

2- Work Experience

3- Licensure

4- Language Ability

5- Education

6- Ineligibility

WHAT STEPS SHOULD YOU TAKE?

Step 1: Get a Job Offer

Step 2: Submit Application to SINP

Step 3: Apply for Permanent Residence

Apply for a Temporary Work Permit

Step 4: Landing in Canada

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