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Saskatchewan’s held a new draw on December 17, inviting immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence.

°Õ³ó±ðÌý (SINP) invited candidates from the  category through two subcategories: , and . They sent out a total of 576 invitations to immigration candidates who had work experience in select occupations. A total of 190 were invited through the Express Entry sub-category, and 386 invitations went to Occupations In-Demand candidates.

In order to be invited in this draw, candidates from both sub-categories needed to have submitted  (EOI) profiles with the SINP. Regardless of the category, invited candidates needed an EOI score of at least 71 in order to be invited. This is the provincial requirement, not the  cutoff. Invited candidates all had Educational Credential Assessments.

Saskatchewan invited candidates who had work experience in one of 89 occupations. To see which occupations were included, go to the .

The SINP uses the EOI system to select the candidates that have the most potential to succeed in the regional labour market. Candidates need to demonstrate their commitment to building a life in Saskatchewan by showcasing their work experience, education, language ability, age, and connections to the province.

Saskatchewan gives candidates a score out of 100 according to the International Skilled Worker . The highest-scoring candidates are then issued an invitation to apply for a provincial nomination from Saskatchewan.

Recently, Saskatchewan started giving more EOI points to people who can speak English and French.

Express Entry sub-category

In the latest invitation round, Saskatchewan issued 190 invitations to candidates who had profiles in the .

The federal Express Entry system manages the pool of candidates for three of Canada’s main economic-class immigration programs: ,Ìý, and .

If candidates in the federal Express Entry pool also filled out an EOI for Saskatchewan, and they scored 71 on the SINP’s Points Assessment Grid they may have been invited in the latest draw.

 who apply for and receive a provincial nomination from the province of Saskatchewan are awarded an additional 600 points toward their  (CRS) score. This award effectively guarantees that they will be  for permanent residence in a subsequent federal Express Entry draw, as most invitation rounds invite candidates with scores above 470.

The same goes for any one of Canada’s  that are aligned with Express Entry.

Occupations In-Demand sub-category

°Õ³ó±ðÌý sub-category is open to immigration candidates who do not have a federal Express Entry profile. This program is for immigration candidates who have work experience in occupations that have labour shortages in Saskatchewan.

There were 386 Occupations In-Demand candidates invited to apply for a provincial nomination, and like the Express Entry sub-category, candidates needed a provincial score of 71 in order to be chosen.

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