Webinar: Immigrate to Saskatchewan Canada via Student Visa Pathway

Learn more about Student Visa Pathways to get a Permanent Resident Status in Canada by studying in Saskatchewan as International Student. Join the webinar on April 28, 2020 (Tuesday, 2PM).

More Eligible Occupations Under SINP's International Skilled Worker Category

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) recently made changes to its list of in-demand occupations that are eligible to apply under SINP International Worker Category.  From 19 eligible occupations for its Express Entry and Occupation In-Demand sub-categories, it is now open to a wider range of occupations! 

Study in Canada | Great Plains College Free Information Seminar

One of the pathways to become a permanent resident in Canada as International Student is via Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). If you are planning to Study in Saskatchewan Canada, you may want to attend this FREE Information Seminar at CIC Alabang Office. 

Saskatchewan Express Entry Sub-category is now open! | SINP EE Stream

If you are currently in the Express Entry Pool and you have experience in any of the following
SINP In-Demand Occupation List, consider applying to SINP EE Stream and do it NOW:

SINP International Skilled Workers Without an Employment Offer | Cap Reached as of January 10, 2014

As of January 10, 2014, the intake threshold for International Skilled Worker applications without job offers has been reached.  The SINP will no longer accept applications that do not have a Job Approval letter and Job Offer attached.  This update was posted at SINP website today. 

This doesn't mean that you will no longer have the opportunity to live and work in Canada.  There are other immigration programs to legally live and work in Canada such as the Federal Skilled Workers Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, Quebec Skilled Workers Program and other Provincial Nominee Programs.  If you have a friend or relative in Manitoba who is willing to endorse your application, you may be able to immigrate with your family.

Find out how you may be eligible.  Send resume to canada@proimmigrationadvisers.com or take our FREE Online Assessment.

New Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) Starting January 2, 2014

Effective January 2, 2014, the Provincial Government of Saskatchewan will be implementing the new Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).

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The new SINP will have three main categories:

• International Skilled Worker Program
• Saskatchewan Experience
• Entrepreneur and Farm

If you have a relative in Saskatchewan, this will be your chance.  You no longer need a job offer to be nominated!  However, SINP will accept only 250 applications in 2014 from applicants without a job offer. You have to get ready now!

Please note that not all occupations will be eligible under the new SINP - International Skilled Worker Program.  A priority list will be made available in December 2013.

UPDATE: For those inquiring about the New Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) Starting January 2, 2014, please send email to canada@proimmigrationadvisers.com

Saskjobs.Ca - Jobs Available for Filipino Workers?

We recently posted about the need of Saskatchewan for Filipino Workers and now there are readers asking where to find these jobs. ABS-CBN Bandila also reported about this.  If you are one of those looking for jobs in Saskatchewan, this if for you.

SaskJobs.Ca is a job posting sites for Saskatchewan employers.  This is where you will find job offers if you are looking for employer in Saskatchewan. You can post your resume on this portal and get connected with employers. Although provided as a public service by the Government of Saskatchewan, please note that  information it contains is provided strictly "as is" and without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied from the Government. For Filipino applicants, deal only with POEA Registered Recruitment Agencies.

Please note that jobs posted at SaskJobs.Ca are not exclusive for Filipino Workers only.

SINP Family Members Category New Requirements

Effective May 1, 2012, Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) will implement changes in the SINP Family Members Category:

1. SINP will limit the number of concurrent nominations/applications that can be supported to one per household until the principal applicant successfully settles in Saskatchewan.
2. The principal applicant will also be required to have an offer of employment in a National Occupational Classification (NOC) code A or B or designated trade.

Do you have relatives in Saskatchewan? Click Here for FREE online assessment.

To be considered for the SINP Family Members Category, you must:

1. Be between 18 - 49 years old.
2. Have a signed affidavit of support (SINP-500-22) from your supporting family household in Saskatchewan.
3. Have completed post-secondary education, training, or apprenticeship of at least one year in length that has resulted in a diploma, a certificate, or a degree.
4. Have at least one year of work experience in the past 10 years in your intended occupation (your employment offer in Saskatchewan).
5. Have an offer of full-time, permanent employment in Saskatchewan either in an occupation or trade in the NOC Matrix level "A" or "B", or in a designated trade in Saskatchewan.
6. Have sufficient language proficiency in one or both of the official languages in Canada.

More information here.

SINP - FSW Backlog Reduction Pilot

If you received an invitation from Case Processing Pilot - Ottawa to apply under the FSW Backlog Reduction Pilot - Saskatchewan, you only have until July 31, 2012 to submit your application to Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) office.

Required documents for SINP - FSW Pilot may be found here.

You need to submit the following forms:

1. A copy of the letter you received from CIC alerting you of the opportunity to apply for consideration under the SINP

2. The signed consent to be considered for precessing under the SINP (included in the invitation letter).

3. The Skilled Workers Category Application Form (SINP-100-1)

4. Net Worth Statement (SINP-200-1)

You may download the forms here.

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

If you are not eligible under the Federal Skilled Worker program and can't wait for changes in Canada's high demand occupations, an alternative is the Provincial Nominee Progra. If you have relatives in Saskatchewan, try to contact them as they may be able to help you immigrate to Canada through Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).

The following are the different categories of this Program:

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) for Skilled Workers
This category is for skilled workers, professionals or managers who have a full-time, permanent job offer from a Saskatchewan employer. It is divided into three sub-categories: Skilled Workers/Professionals, Critical Occupations and Existing Work Permit.


Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) Family Members
This category is for immigrant families living in Saskatchewan who want to help their family members live and work in the province. Supporting family members must provide settlement assistance to applicants and their dependents, which may include financial support.

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) for Entrepreneurs
This category is designed to help entrepreneurs establish their businesses in Saskatchewan. We have Business Immigration Officers available to help you through every step of the process.

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) for Farm Owners / Operators
This category is for individuals with proven experience in farming and substantial capital available to invest in a farming operation who intend to purchase and operate a farming operation in Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) for Health Professions
This category allows internationally-trained health professionals, who have been working in Saskatchewan for at least six months under a temporary work permit, to apply for landed immigrant status under the SINP. It is divided into three sub-categories: Physicians, Nurses and Other Health Professions.

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) for Long Haul Truck Drivers
This category allows Saskatchewan trucking firms to bring workers to the province for occupations requiring a high school diploma or on-the-job training under Service Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker policy.

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) for Student
This category allows students who have graduated from a recognized, Saskatchewan post-secondary educational institution and worked for at least six months for a Saskatchewan employer under a CIC post-graduation work permit in a field related to their schooling to apply for landed immigrant status under the SINP.

Visit Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) official website (http://www.immigration.gov.sk.ca) for more information.

Support for Newcomers in Moose Jaw

Moose Jaw is a city in south-central Saskatchewan, Canada. It is known for retirement and tourist destinations. Some of the tourist attractions in Moose Jaw are Tunnels of Moose Jaw, the Temple Gardens Mineral Spa, Captain Jacks River Boat Tour, The Western Development Museum, Casino Moose Jaw, the Murals of Moose Jaw, and Hopkins Dining Parlour. Saskatchewan is now becoming one of the favorite destinations of Filipino Workers in Canada.

Consistent with the Government of Canada's commitment to provide support for newcomers in Canada, it recently announced funding to help the Moose Jaw Multicultural Council deliver settlement services to newcomers in Moose Jaw.

Moose Jaw, August 21, 2008 — The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, today announced funding to help the Moose Jaw Multicultural Council deliver settlement services to newcomers in Moose Jaw.

New funding of $390,434, covering the period from April 2008 to March 2009, is expected to help 100 newcomers access language and employment services as well as settlement and orientation services. [Source]

Click here for the official website of Moose Jaw.

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Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan was the first province of Canada that signed a memorandum of understanding with the Philippine labor department on the hiring of professionals and skilled workers. And just recently, a Saskatchewan delegation visited the Philippines to conduct a recruitment mission. They are looking for health care professionals, particularly Filipino Nurses. They need approximately 300 Filipino nurses!

Saskatchewan also offers an alternative ans faster way to live and work in Canada thru the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).

Cost of living
Just like in any province in Canada, the cost of living in Saskatchewan varies depending on which place you will chose to settle. Cost of living in Regina (provincial capital) and Saskatoon (largest city in the province) are higher compare to other cities such as Prince Albert, Moose Jaw, Yorkton, Swift Current, and North Battleford.

Minimum wage in Saskatchewan is C$8.60/hour. There's a Filipina blogger from Saskatchewan who blogs about living in Canada, aiming to provide information for Filipinos wanting to live in Canada, too. In one of her entry, she gave an idea how is it like to live in Saskatchewan. Using the minimum wage as the basis, she showed how much would be left as savings after deducting your basic expenses. It's a conservative estimate but will give a clear picture just the same.Visit Filipino in Canada for more information about living in Saskatchewan.

Climate
Summers in Saskatchewan can be very hot, with temperatures sometimes above 32 °C during the day. Winters, on the other hand, can be bitterly cold like −17 °C. Annual precipitation averages from 12 to 18 inches annually across the province, with the bulk of rain falling in June, July, and August.
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Related links

• Government of Saskatchewan
• Job Vacancies
• Immigration