SINP Occupation in-Demand (OID) Pathway

The SINP Occupation in-Demand pathway nominates applicants who are skilled in an in-demand occupation. Unlike the SINP Employment Offer and the Tech Talent Pathway, you DO NOT need a job offer to be eligible for this stream. The Occupation in-Demand stream is one of the pathways of the SINP International Skilled Worker program (ISW). You can apply for Canada PR within 6 months of becoming a provincial nominee through this SINP stream. 

Table of Content

1. Eligibility criteria for SINP Occupation in-Demand pathway
2. Step by Step application process 
3. Documents required
4. Saskatchewan Occupation in-Demand fees and processing time
5. SINP OID list of excluded NOC codes

Eligibility criteria for SINP Occupation in-Demand pathway

The first and foremost condition to qualify for the SINP Occupation in-Demand pathway is to be skilled in a job that is in-demand in Saskatchewan. You should also be living outside Canada and should not be a refugee.

Factors	SINP Occupation in-Demand eligibility criteria
Work Experience	Have at least one year of paid and full-time (30 hours/week) work experience in a high skilled occupation belonging to TEER 0,1,2, or 3. This work experience must be acquired within the last 10 years. At the time of application your field must be in-demand in Saskatchewan.
EOI Score	You must score at least 60 out of 110 in the SINP points calculator or the point assessment grid
Language Proficiency	The language test score must be at least CLB/NCLC 4 or above. Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program accepts CELPIP and IELTS for English proficiency and TCF and TEF for French proficiency tests. The test score is valid for 2 years.
Academic proficiency	You must have completed the mandatory education required to be employed in a high skilled TEER 0,1,2,or 3 level job. You must have either a diploma, certification, or degree from a valid academic institution. An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report is necessary to get points in the SINP points assessment grid. The ECA report is valid for 5 years.
Saskatchewan Licensure	If your work experience is in a regulated occupation, you will be required to submit proof of eligibility for a license or a professional status in Saskatchewan.
Settlement funds	If you are applying after 4th August 2023, you will need to submit a proof of settlement funds. These funds must be at your disposal at the time of application as well as at the time you get Canada PR.

Step by Step Application Process

Applying to the SINP Occupation in-Demand has three phases:

• Submitting an EOI or Expression of Interest
• Applying to the SINP after getting an ITA in the SINP draws 
• Getting provincial nomination through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) and applying for Canada PR.

This section includes a detailed step-by-step application process of Saskatchewan Occupation in-Demand pathway

PHASE I: Submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI)

The very first step to apply for SINP Occupation in-Demand is to create and submit an Expression of Interest. An EOI is not an application. It is valid for one year. Following are the steps to create and submit an EOI.

• Create an account in SINP OASIS
• Enter personal details and information such as the NOC code of your intended occupation. You will need to answer a few questions about your work experience, job, age, education etc.
• As per the information submitted in the Expression of Interest, you will get EOI points in the SINP assessment grid 
• Review your complete EOI and finally submit it.

PHASE II: Apply to SINP Occupation in-Demand after getting an ITA

• Once you submit an EOI, you will enter in the SINP EOI pool and get a score. SINP draws are usually conducted twice a month. You will receive an ITA or Invitation to Apply if your score is equal to or higher than the cut-off.
• Once you get an ITA from the SINP, you will have 60 days or two months to submit a complete application with all supporting documents substantiating information in the EOI. 
• Pay the non-refundable application fee of $350 CAD

PHASE III: Provincial Nomination and Canada PR

After you submit a complete application for the SINP Occupation in-Demand pathway, it will go through two stages – the pre-screening and the critical application assessment.

During the pre-screening, the application will be assessed for completeness. A complete application must have all required documents. If the application is considered complete, it will further undergo the critical assessment.

In the critical assessment, your case will be thoroughly assessed and reviewed. In case of any requirement for additional information, it will be communicated to you via email. In such a case, you must submit all additional documents within 10 days.

Once your application is approved, the SINP will email you:

• A SINP Nomination Approval Letter
• Further instructions to apply for Canada PR
• SINP Work Permit support letter (if applicable)

SINP will also notify IRCC about your provincial nomination. Once you become a provincial nominee, apply for Canada PR through the Provincial Nominee Program, within 6 months or 180 days.

Documents Required

While applying for the SINP Occupation in-Demand, you will need to submit the following documents:

• Valid Passport
• Birth Certificate
• Educational Credential Assessment or ECA report
• Language proficiency test results 
• Documents to demonstrate your work experience. This includes letters of reference from your employer, supervisor or HR that includes:
  • Your job position and date of joining
  • Main roles and responsibilities
  • Number of working hours each week
  • Nature of business, industry and operations
  • Location of the company

This reference letter must be on an official letterhead. Along with a reference letter, you will also need to submit a government issued document to prove your work experience. 

• Proof of Settlement funds. This includes official letters from banks and other financial institutes.
• A Settlement Plan

Saskatchewan Occupation in-Demand fees and processing time

The processing time for the SINP Occupation in-Demand pathway is 35 weeks, or almost 8 months. 

While submitting your SINP application after getting an ITA, you will need to pay a non-refundable processing fee of $350. You will NOT need to pay any fee while submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI).

SINP OID list of excluded NOC codes

If your work experience or job offer is among the NOC codes tabulated below, you cannot apply to the Saskatchewan Occupation in-Demand or the SINP Express Entry pathway.

Excluded occupations for SINP Occupation in-Demand pathway
00010	31101	32201	42102	51113	53111	62020	92013
00011	31102	32209	42200	51114	53120	72102	92015
00014	31103	40010	42201	51120	53121	72204	92020
10019	31110	40011	42204	51121	53122	72205	92021
11100	31111	40012	43200	51122	53123	72302	92022
11103	31112	40019	43201	52100	53124	72405	92024
12104	31120	40021	43202	52110	53125	72406	92101
12201	31121	40040	43203	52111	53200	72420	93102
12203	31202	40041	43204	52112	53201	72600
13200	31204	40042	44200	52113	53202	72602
14103	31209	41100	50010	52114	54100	72603
21100	31300	41101	50011	52119	55109	72604
21102	31301	41201	50012	52120	62010	73202
21103	31302	41220	51100	52121	62023	73300
21109	31303	41221	51101	52111	62201	73301
21111	32100	41301	51102	52112	63100	73310
21201	32101	41302	51110	52113	63101	73400
21202	32103	41310	51101	52114	63210	73402
21332	32109	41311	51102	52119	63211	80022
21390	32110	41407	51110	52120	63220	83101
30010	32111	42100	51111	53100	64100	83120
31100	32200	42101	51112	53110	72022	83121

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