Occupation in Demand

Saskatchewan re-opened Job Approval Form (JAF) intake on 27 March 2025 after Ottawa slashed its nomination quota by 50%, adding new document rules and stricter triage to the International Skilled Worker - Occupation In-Demand stream.

Candidates without job offers can still secure nomination if they score ≥ 60/110 SINP points, prove CLB 4+ language, hold one year of recent TEER 0-3 experience in an in-demand occupation and show settlement funds for at least three months.

Below is a step-by-step

1. 2025 Policy Snapshot

• Reduced quota: SINP must manage half the nominations it received in 2024, which may increase EOI cut-off scores.
• New JAF window: Employers can file Job Approval Forms again as of 27 Mar 2025.
• No job-offer needed: Stream remains open to overseas talent in TEER 0-3 occupations not on the Excluded List.

2. Core Eligibility Checklist

3. Expression of Interest (EOI) Strategy

3.1 Creating Your Profile

• Submit one active EOI in OASIS; valid for 12 months.
• Profiles rank on SINP grid (education, age, language, SK ties). High scorers receive Invitation to Apply (ITA) during periodic draws.

3.2 Misrepresentation Penalties

False info = 2-year SINP suspension (longer for repeat).

4. Point-Assessment Grid (60-Point Pass Mark)

You must upload evidence for every point claimed or your file will be returned.

5. Required Documents (PDF Uploads)

5.1 Identity & Civil Status

Birth, marriage, divorce, common-law, adoption certificates; include translations + translator affidavit if not English/French.

5.2 Passport

Bio-data pages for applicant + dependants valid to PR issuance.

5.3 Education & ECA

Diplomas, transcripts; ECA from WES, IQAS, ICES, CES, etc. for all non-Canadian study.

5.4 Work Experience

• Employer letters (duties, dates, hrs, contacts).
• One government-issued corroborating doc per job (tax slip, visa, provident fund, etc.).
• Self‑employment counts if you provide business licence, tax returns and client references demonstrating duties that match the NOC.

5.5 Language Tests

IELTS GT (L 4.5/R 3.5/W 4/S 4) or equivalent CLB 4 scores; results ≤ 2 yrs old.

5.6 Proof of Funds & Plan

Three-month bank/investment history meeting IRCC table; attach Living in Canada settlement plan PDF.

5.7 SK Ties (Optional Points)

• Close Relative: PR/citizenship docs + 12-mo utility bills + income stubs.
• SK Work (12 mo): Employer letters + pay stubs.
• SK Study (2 yrs): Registrar letter + transcripts (remote study outside SK not eligible).

6. Application Workflow

1. Receive ITA via EOI draw.
2. Create SINP account → complete sections.

3. Scan & upload all forms/documents as PDFs.
4. Pay CA $500 fee (Visa/Mastercard).
5. Submit → wait for assessment (incomplete files closed, fee non-refundable).
6. Nomination → IRCC PR file (6-month average).

7. Translation Standards

Certified translator only; must not be relative, spouse, or paid representative. Include original, translation, and translator affidavit.

8. Using - or Avoiding - Representatives

Representation optional; if hired, must be Canadian lawyer in good standing or SINP-licensed consultant.

Meeting Saskatchewan’s 60-point threshold is only the first hurdle; winning an ITA demands a well-documented EOI boosted by language, age, education and SK ties. Use this guide, gather watertight evidence, and your occupation in-demand could fast-track you to Prairie residency - even in a quota-tight 2025.