NEW LIST OF OCCUPATIONS IN DEMAND FOR SASKATCHEWAN
This time is the turn of Saskatchewan a province that brings immigrants a great way to settle in Canada. The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program allows foreign nationals who fit into the categories offered to have an opportunity to directly apply for Canadian Permanent Residence.
Under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program, there are several categories. For this article, we will focus on the International Skilled Category- Occupations in Demand, as this is the program from which more foreign nationals can benefit from since there is NO NEED to have a Job Offer.
Now let’s start by saying that these programs open all year round, but the list of Occupations in Demand does change several times throughout the year and each time the occupations may change, so if you currently see your occupation in demand you should apply as soon as possible through an Expression of Interest.
That is why it is always important to plan ahead and make sure you meet all the necessary requirements to apply, contact us to evaluate your opportunities.
INTERNATIONAL SKILLED WORKER CATEGORY
We are focusing on this Category since it's a great opportunity for foreign nationals to apply directly for Permanent Residence without the need of a Job Offer if your Occupation is In Demand in the province of Saskatchewan.
REQUIREMENTS
These are meant for all applicants no matter which occupation you may fit into. In order to be eligible under the Occupations In-Demand sub-category, applicants must:
LANGUAGE:
Minimum language score of 4 according to the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB).
EDUCATION:
Have completed at least one year of post-secondary education or training comparable to the Canadian education system; The program of study must have resulted in a degree, diploma, certificate, or a certificate equivalent to a trade certificate.
For degrees and diplomas obtained outside of Canada, you must have an educational credential assessment (ECA
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Have at least one of the following in your field of education or training occupation:
One year work experience in the past 10 years in a skilled profession (non-trades);
Two years work experience in a skilled trade in the past five years; or
Twelve months work experience in Canada in the past three years (trades and non-trades).
Have work experience in a high skilled occupation in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) Matrix level "A", "B" or "0" that’s included on the SINP In-Demand Occupation List.
You may be required to provide proof of Professional Status or Licensure (for regulated occupations or those with professional certification standards in Canada and/or Saskatchewan) for your occupation
SETTLEMENT FUNDS:
The minimum amount required for your application is based on the size of your family, as listed in the table below.
Finally here is the NEW LIST OF OCCUPATIONS IN DEMAND- UPDATED MAY 1, 2019
NO LICENSE REQUIRED
PRIOR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Now that you know which are the Occupations in Demand and if you think you might meet the qualifications please CONTACT US for a further assessment, this is a great opportunity, take advantage of it.
This program is a great opportunity to apply directly for Permanent Residence. There are other factors involved but do not feel discouraged if you do not have the right amount of funds or the right level of English. Yes, you will need it we are not saying you can apply without them but those are things that you could work on and to do so you need to PLAN AHEAD!
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