In its latest draw, the province of Saskatchewan has invited a total of 252 applicants who had applied under Express Entry and Occupation-in-demand categories. The draw was conducted under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program on 28th May 2020. The applicants who have received an invitation to apply in this draw are now eligible to apply for a permanent residency in Canada. The lowest comprehensive ranking score for both categories was 78.
This was the first Express Entry linked provincial nominee draw by Saskatchewan since Canada put border restrictions to avoid non-essential travel. The previous draw was held on March 26, which issued invitations to 205 immigration candidates.
A total of 127 invitations have been awarded to Express Entry candidates, whereas 125 have been issued to applicants under occupations-in-demand.
Please refer to the table below to get a comprehensive idea of the draw:
Apply | Category | Score of Lowest Ranked Candidate to Apply | Total Candidates Invited to Apply | Other Considerations |
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28-May-2020 | Occupations In-Demand | 78 | 125 | Invited Candidates had Educational Credential Assessments. Invited Candidates have a close family relative in Saskatchewan or have studied at a Saskatchewan postsecondary institution. The following NOCs have been included: 0013, 0111, 0112, 0113, 0121, 0213, 0421, 0423, 0711, 0714, 0821, 0912, 1114, 1121, 1212, 1215, 1223, 1224, 1225, 1313, 2134, 2222, 2234, 2242, 2263, 2264, 3211, 3212, 3219, 3234, 4021, 4152, 4165, 4212, 6321, 6331, 7244, 7246, 7301, 7312, 7315, 7322, 9213, 9231 |
28-May-2020 | Express Entry | 78 | 127 | Invited Candidates had Educational Credential Assessments. Invited Candidates have a close family relative in Saskatchewan or have studied at a Saskatchewan postsecondary institution. The following NOCs have been included: 0013, 0111, 0112, 0113, 0121, 0213, 0421, 0423, 0711, 0714, 0821, 0912, 1114, 1121, 1212, 1215, 1223, 1224, 1225, 1313, 2134, 2222, 2234, 2242, 2263, 2264, 3211, 3212, 3219, 3234, 4021, 4152, 4165, 4212, 6321, 6331, 7244, 7246, 7301, 7312, 7315, 7322, 9213, 9231 |
In order to qualify under the Saskatchewan PNP, prospective applicants are required to lodge an expression of interest (EOI) with the SINP. Candidates also need to demonstrate at least 12-months of valid work experience in one of the occupations listed on in-demand list of occupations.
The Saskatchewan provincial nominee program assesses the abilities and skills of these applicants based on various parameters, such as age, work experience, qualification, language skills, and other adaptability factors. Candidates are then invited to apply for the program based the score they claim while submitting an EOI.
Your score in the express entry pool determines your chances of getting picked in the next draw.