Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit

Saskatchewan’s Skilled Worker with Existing Work Permit stream lets foreign employees already on the job - at least six consecutive months (780 hrs) with the same SK employer - convert their status to permanent residence. You need a valid IRCC work permit, a permanent SINP Job Approval Letter (JAL), and a ≥ 60/110 SINP grid score. But note: the 25 % nomination cap for Food-Service, Retail, and Trucking is already filled for 2025, so no new applications in those sectors will be accepted until the province lifts the freeze.

Below is the complete, citation-rich playbook.

1. 2025 Snapshot

• Sector cap reached: Accommodations & Food Service, Retail Trade, Trucking NOCs paused for new nominations in 2025.
• Work-permit types: CUAET, LMIA, and Mobilité Francophone permits accepted for TEER 0-5 jobs; other permit types limited to TEER 0-3 or designated trades.
• Six-month SK experience: Must be consecutive, paid, ≥ 30 hrs/week for same employer + occupation as JAL.
• Open spousal & PGWP holders must use alternate SINP streams (Health, Agri, Tech, Employment Offer).

2. Core Eligibility Checklist

3. The SINP Point Grid (Pass = 60)

Upload evidence for every claim - degrees, transcripts, language tests, SK health card, etc. - or the file will be closed.

4. Job Approval Letter (JAL) Essentials

4.1 Employer Steps

Employers register on the SINP Employer Portal and request a JAL for each position. Appro ved letters list your name, NOC code, wage, and site location.

4.2 Offer Letter Requirements

• Addressed to applicant, on company letterhead.
• States job title, duties, wage/benefits, location, contact info.
• Signed by authorized representative.

5. Work-Permit Rules by Occupation

6. Document Checklist (PDF Uploads)

6.1 Mandatory Forms

IMM 0008, Schedule A, Additional Family, etc.; plus Translator Affidavit & Authority to Release if applicable.

6.2 Identity & Civil Status

Birth, marriage, divorce, common-law, adoption docs; certified translations required.

6.3 Passport

Bio-data pages for applicant and dependants valid through PR issue.

6.4 Work Permit

Current, valid IRCC permit (CUAET/LMIA/Francophone Mobility or other).

6.5 SK Work Experience

• Employer letters (duties, dates, hrs).
• Pay-stubs, ROEs, or payroll records for six consecutive months.
• Remote experience outside SK not eligible.

6.6 Language Test (TEER 4-5 only)

IELTS GT, CELPIP G, PTE Core, TEF, TCF ≤ 2 yrs; CLB 4+.

6.7 Licensing Proof

SATCC or regulatory-body eligibility letter if trade/profession is regulated.

6.8 Proof of Residency (if claimed)

SK Health Card or Driver’s Licence to verify physical residence.

7. Application Workflow

1. Collect & scan all docs to PDF (≤ 10 MB each).
2. Create SINP account → fill every section.
3. Upload JAL + documents; keep originals.
4. Submit online (missing/unclear/ untranslated docs = file closed).
5. SINP reviews ➜ nomination ➜ IRCC PR processing (SINP average ≈ 12 weeks).

8. Translation Standards

Translations must be completed by certified translators - not relatives, spouses, or paid reps - and accompanied by a signed affidavit plus source original.

9. Representatives

Hiring an immigration lawyer or licensed SK consultant is optional; verify standing before signing Use of a Representative form.

Qualify on points, secure a compliant JAL, log six consecutive months with your Saskatchewan employer, and this experience-class pathway can convert your work permit into permanent residence - even amid 2025’s quota squeeze.