Saskatchewan Experience Category

The Experience Category consists of six pathways:

Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit

This sub-category is for skilled workers who have been working in Saskatchewan for at least six months and who hold a valid work permit.

Semi-skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work Permit

This sub-category is for semi-skilled workers who have been working for more than six months with a valid work permit for the employer offering them a job, or who have previously worked in Saskatchewan for at least six months. They must also have a full-time permanent job offer from a Saskatchewan employer as a General Farm Worker (NOC 8431) or Nursery and Greenhouse Worker (NOC 8432).

Health Professionals

This sub-category is for physicians, nurses or other health care workers who have worked for at least six months in Saskatchewan.

Hospitality Sector Project

This sub-category is for food and beverage servers, food counter attendants, kitchen helpers or housekeeping and cleaning staff in Saskatchewan. They must have been working for at least six months in the province.

Long Haul Truck Driver Project

This sub-category is for those who have been working at an approved trucking firm in Saskatchewan for at least six months.

Health Professionals

This sub-category is for physicians, nurses or other health care workers who have worked for at least six months in Saskatchewan.

Students

This sub-category is for students who graduated from a post-secondary institution anywhere in Canada, and who worked in Saskatchewan for at least 24 months. Students who graduated from a Saskatchewan institution need to have worked in the province for just 6 months.

How it works

You must first determine if you’re eligible for one of the sub-categories. Once you’re ready to apply, you can do so at SINP Apply Online.

Complete your application, upload all of the required documents in PDF format and submit. After you do this, you will receive an email confirming that your application was submitted.

Saskatchewan then assess your application and make a final decision. If you are successful, you will receive a provincial nomination. You can then use this nomination to apply for permanent residence directly with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Eligibility Requirements
  • Have proof of legal status, if currently residing in Canada;
  • Score a minimum of 60 points out of 110 on the point assessment grid.
CategoryIs a job offer required?Minimum Requirements

Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit

Yes

  • Have a valid work permit,
  • Have a permanent, full-time job offer from in an eligible job,
  • Have worked for at least six months for the employer offering the permanent job,
  • Meet the language requirement of CLB 4,
  • Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter; and
  • Have proof of eligibility for licensure if required.
Semi-skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work PermitYes
  • Have been working for more than six months with a valid work permit for the employer offering a job; or,
  • Have previously worked in Saskatchewan for a minimum of six months;
  • Have a permanent full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer in the following National Occupation Classification (NOC) occupations:
    • NOC 8431: General Farm Worker
    • NOC 8432: Nursery and Greenhouse Worker
  • Meet other criteria of the sub-category.
Health Professionals

Yes

Requirements differ for physicians, nurses and other health professionals. However, generally, the candidate must

  • Have a valid work permit,
  • Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter,
  • Have a permanent, full-time job offer,
  • Must meet other requirements.
Hospitality Sector ProjectYes

  • Have a valid work permit for Food/Beverage Server (NOC 6453); Food Counter Attendant/Kitchen Helper (NOC 6641); or Housekeeping/Cleaning Staff (NOC 6661),
  • Be employed in Saskatchewan for at least six months, working for an approved employer;
  • Have a permanent, full-time job offer from an approved employer;
  • Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter;
  • Have at least a high school education,
  • Meet the language requirement of CLB 4.
Long Haul Truck Driver ProjectYes
  • Have been working for an approved trucking firm for at least six months with a work permit,
  • Have a current Saskatchewan Class 1A driver’s license,
  • Have a full-time, permanent job offer from their employer,
  • Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter, and
  • Meet the language requirement of CLB 4.
StudentsYes
  • Have graduated with a certificate, diploma, or degree outside or in Saskatchewan,
  • Meet the language requirement of CLB 4,
  • Have worked for at least six months in Saskatchewan,
  • Hold a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP),
  • Have a permanent, full-time job offer in their field of study from a Saskatchewan employer in an eligible occupation,
  • Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.