Saskatchewan, abbreviated as Sask. Currently, Saskatchewan places the international student immigration program under the Saskatchewan Experience category for skilled workers, although other Saskatchewan immigration categories may also be utilized. Based on the location of the educational institution attended by the student, applicants are divided into two main categories: those who studied in Saskatchewan and those who studied in Canada (outside of Saskatchewan), with different standards established for evaluating applicants accordingly.
Selection Criteria
International students who graduated from a Saskatchewan post-secondary institution and obtained a certificate, diploma, or degree
1. Have at least 6 months (or 960 hours) of paid work experience in Saskatchewan, including: on-campus work, off-campus work, internships, graduate fellowships verified by the educational institution, and work experience accumulated after holding a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
2. Have applied for and obtained a valid Post-Graduation Work Permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
3. Currently hold a long-term, full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer that is related to the field of study.
The occupation must fall under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 0, A, or B; or be a designated trade (please consult us for details); the job offer must be related to the field of study, and the position must require post-secondary education.
4. Must hold a Job Approval Letter issued by the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).
5. If employed in a NOC C occupation, English proficiency must reach CLB Level 4.
International students who graduated from an educational institution in Canada (outside of Saskatchewan)
1. Must have completed at least one academic year (8 months) of full-time study and obtained a certificate, diploma, or degree.
2. Have applied for and obtained a valid Post-Graduation Work Permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
3. While holding a valid Post-Graduation Work Permit, have at least 6 consecutive months (960 hours) of paid work experience in Saskatchewan related to the field of study.
4. Currently hold a long-term, full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer that is related to the field of study.
The occupation must fall under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 0, A, or B; or be a designated trade; the job offer must be related to the field of study, and the position must require post-secondary education.
5. Must hold a Job Approval Letter issued by the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).
6. If employed in a NOC C occupation, English proficiency must reach CLB Level 4.
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) Job Approval Letter
This is a pre-authorized document that allows an employer to hire a foreign worker through the Saskatchewan immigration program. It is submitted in advance by the Saskatchewan employer to the Saskatchewan immigration authorities. Once approved, the employer can add the candidate's name to the position to generate a specific Job Approval Letter. Applicants must include this letter when submitting their application. The Job Approval Letter is valid for 6 months.
2017 Immigration Quota for International Students
The quota for this category this year is 1,000 applicants, with 572 spots currently remaining.