Canada immigration news: Saskatchewan immigration has issued 54 invitations in a new Entrepreneur stream draw through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).
The May 5 draw required a minimum score of 90 and an average score of 110 points.
The expression of interest must meet the following minimum entry requirements:
Minimum net worth of $500,000 legally acquired.
Minimum of three years of entrepreneurial or relevant management experience.
Investment of at least $300,000 in Regina or Saskatoon, or $200,000 in any other Saskatchewan area.
Candidates enter a pool where they receive a score. The top scoring candidates are invited to submit an application.
Applications must include:
Business Establishment Plan confirming figures in expression of interest, and including at least one third ownership of a company in Saskatchewan, unless investment is $1 million or higher.
Commitment to be active in day-to-day management of business.
Creation of two or more jobs for Canadian citizens or permanent residents if the business is located in Regina or Saskatoon.
The May 5 draw featured 197 invitations through the province’s Occupations In-Demand and Express Entry streams, which targeted 41 National Occupational Classification codes and required a minimum score of 85.
A single invitation went to a candidate who listed their country of residence as Ukraine, as a direct response to the Russian invasion of the country.
What is the Process for Saskatchewan Expression of Interest?
Submit EOI profile.
Enter EOI candidate pool.
EOI candidates selected.
Invitations to Apply issued via regular draws.
Candidates submit full application within 60 days.
SINP officials assess applications and make decision.
What Are the Requirements for The Occupation-In-Demand Sub-Category?
Score a minimum of 60 points on the SINP points assessment grid;
Have a language score of at least Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4. Employers and regulatory bodies may ask for higher;
Have completed one year of post-secondary education, training or apprenticeship comparable to the Canadian education system. You must have earned a diploma, certificate or degree.
Degrees and diplomas obtained outside Canada subject to an Educational Credential Assessment;
At least one-year work experience in the past 10 years:
In your field of education or training occupation, and
Obtain the appropriate licensure in Saskatchewan if your field so requires, as the authorities will not process an application without the licensure.
Have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan.
Pay a non-refundable $300 application fee online.
What Are the Requirements for The Saskatchewan Express Entry Sub-Category?
Candidates from outside Canada, or with legal status in Canada, qualify for this Saskatchewan immigration category, provided they are not refugee claimant.
Additionally, candidates must:
Have a profile in the Express Entry Pool, with profile number and job seeker validation code;
Score a minimum of 60 points on the SINP points assessment grid;
Provide valid language test results from a designated testing agency matching those in the Express Entry profile;
Have completed one year of post-secondary education, training or apprenticeship comparable to the Canadian education system. You must have earned a diploma, certificate or degree.
Degrees and diplomas obtained outside Canada subject to an Educational Credential Assessment;
Have at least one of the following experience requirements in your field of education or training occupation:
One year of work experience in the past 10 years in a skilled profession (non-trades);
Two years of work experience in a skilled trade in the past five years; or
One year of work experience in Canada in the past three years (trades and non-trades).
Have work experience in a high-skilled, eligible occupation in NOC A, B, 0. See the excluded occupations list.
Obtain the appropriate licensure in Saskatchewan where your profession is regulated or a skilled trade. For skilled trades, a certificate is required from the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.
Have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan.
Canada immigration news: A new draw through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program saw the province issue 315 Letters of Advice to Apply to Canada immigration candidates.Â
The May 5 draw saw LAAs issued through three MPNP streams.
Skilled Workers in Manitoba received 249 LAAs, with the lowest-ranked candidates scoring 651 points.
International Education Stream candidates received 32 LAAs.
The remaining 34 LAAs went to Skilled Workers Overseas candidates through a Strategic Recruitment Initiative, with a minimum score of 691.
Manitoba stated that 48 of the 315 candidates had valid Express Entry IDs and job seeker validation codes.
For detailed requirements of all the streams featured in this draw, please see below.
This was the 145th draw in the history of the MPNP.
What Were the Details of the Latest Manitoba Draw?
Stream
Sub-Stream
Letters of Advice to Apply
Score of Lowest Ranked Candidate
1) Skilled Workers in Manitoba
249
651
2) International Education Stream
32
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3) Skilled Workers Overseas
Strategic Recruitment Initiative
34
691
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How Do I Qualify For The Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream?
The Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream (SWM) is based on the specific needs of Manitoba employers. SWM selects foreign-trained workers with the required skills and nominates them for Canada permanent residence. The stream prioritizes candidates with a strong attachment to Manitoba, with two pathways to Manitoba immigration.
a) Manitoba Work Experience Pathway
For applicants currently working in Manitoba on temporary work permits, through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program or as international graduates from any province. Candidates do not need to be working in In-Demand Occupations.
b) Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway
For applicants from overseas with job offers from approved Manitoba employers.
How Do I Qualify For The Skilled Worker Overseas Stream?
The Skilled Worker Overseas Stream (SWO) includes both a dedicated Canada Express Entry Pathway and a direct provincial pathway.
It is aimed at international skilled workers with skills and training in Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations. Priority is given to applicants and spouses with close family connections, plus the language proficiency, training and experience to find jobs quickly.
a) Manitoba Express Entry Pathway
For international candidates eligible under another MPNP stream, who also meet Express Entry criteria and have an active Express Entry profile. Candidates need skills, training and experience in one of Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations, and a strong family connection to the province.
b) Human Capital Pathway
For international skilled workers with skills, training and experience in one of Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations. Candidates must demonstrate the potential to find employment soon after they arrive in Manitoba.
What Are The Requirements For the International Education Stream?
The International Education Stream (IES) is dedicated to international graduates from Manitoba colleges and universities. Under IES, candidates are no longer required to work for six months in their field before applying for an MPNP nomination. It has three pathways:
1) Career Employment Pathway Â
Eligibility requirements include:
Completed a one-year or longer course from an eligible post-secondary Manitoba institution within three years of submission of application.
Have a full-time job offer in a Manitoba In-Demand occupation related to the completed degree
Resident of Manitoba
2) Graduate Internship Pathway
Masters and Doctoral degree holders who have completed Mitacs Accelerate or Elevate internships can apply for nomination through internships even without a job offer in the province.
3) Student Entrepreneur Pathway
Eligibility requirements include:
Completed a two-year or longer course from an eligible post-secondary Manitoba institution
Six months of business operation experience in Manitoba
A resident of Manitoba since graduation.
No specific minimum personal net worth requirement
