Saskatchewan has Updated the Excluded Occupation List for SINP Applicants

Updated the Excluded Occupation List for Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) Applicants

THE Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is a vital provincial immigration initiative in Canada, designed to help the province of Saskatchewan nominate individuals for permanent residency. This program specifically targets individuals with the skills and experience that meet the demands of the local labor market, thus contributing to the province’s economic growth and development.

Overview of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

The SINP is tailored to attract skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and investors. It features several distinct streams for potential applicants, including:

• International Skilled Worker Category
• Saskatchewan Experience Category
• Entrepreneur Category
• Farm Owner and Operator Category

Each of these streams has specific eligibility requirements and criteria that applicants must meet.

Recent Updates to the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

On May 1, 2024, significant updates were made to the Saskatchewan Excluded Occupation List. This change has important implications for individuals applying for Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) visas through the Occupations In-Demand (OID) or Express Entry subcategories under the International Skilled Worker category of the SINP.

The goal of these updates is to ensure that nominated applicants possess skills and experience that align with the current economic needs of Saskatchewan. As it stands, only TEER 0 to TEER 3 occupations in NOC 2021 are eligible for the OID and Express Entry subcategories, with the exception of those listed in the Excluded Occupation List.

Key Points for Applicants

• Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must have their occupation listed under NOC 2021 TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 categories.
• Excluded Occupations: Occupations found on the Saskatchewan Excluded Occupation List are not eligible for nomination.
• Stay Informed: It’s crucial to check the latest status of your occupation before applying for Canadian PR, as the labor market needs can change.

Certain occupations are not eligible for the SINP subcategories requiring a job offer and Job Approval Letter (JAL) from a Saskatchewan employer unless specific criteria are fulfilled.

Conclusion

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) remains a strategic pathway for individuals seeking to settle in Canada. By staying informed about eligibility requirements and updates, applicants can enhance their chances of successfully navigating the application process and achieving permanent residency in Saskatchewan.

 

NOC	Occupation Title
10022	Advertising, marketing, and public relations managers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) work permit or valid Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) in the advertising, marketing, and public relations industry only.
11202	Professional occupations in advertising, marketing, and public relations unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit or valid PGWP in the advertising, marketing, and public relations industry only.
12200	Accounting technicians and bookkeepers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit, or valid PGWP working for a Saskatchewan Accounting firm only.
32200	Chinese health practitioners/Acupuncturist unless the candidate is currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit or a valid PGWP where licensure is required to practice.
32201	*Massage therapist, including those within massage service operations, unless the candidate is a Licensed Registered Massage Therapists (RMT) who is currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit, or a valid PGWP.
32209	Other practitioners of natural healing unless the candidate is currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit or a valid PGWP where licensure is required to practice.
33109	Other assisting occupations in support of health services is no longer eligible for positions that support Chinese Health Practitioner, Acupuncturist or Naturopath.
41302	Religious leaders
41402	Business development officers and market researchers, analysts unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit or valid PGWP in the advertising, marketing, and public relations industry only.
42204	Religious workers
63211	Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit or a valid PGWP and possesses a Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) license.
43200	Sheriffs and bailiffs unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit, or PGWP employed by a federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal government, government agency, or a financial institution.
43201	Correctional service officers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit, or PGWP employed by a federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal government, government agency, or a financial institution.
43202	By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit, or PGWP employed by a federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal government, government agency, or a financial institution.