Occupation in Demand as well as Express Entry sub-categories of SINP (Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program) will be EOI (Expression of Interest) based w.e.f. 16th July, 2018. Saskatchewan has made this important announcement for its popular Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Both these streams are meant for the International Skilled Workers and are largely popular among Canada PR aspirants.
SINP application intake will be EOI Based
The old first cum first served, system of accepting SINP applications for key ISW streams will be replaced by new EOI based system, effective 16th July, 2018. Which are the PNP sub-categories impacted?
Candidates applying for the following subcategories of SINP, will have to submit EOI (Expression of Interest) first:
What is EOI system?
In the EOI based system the applicants under International Skilled Worker (ISW) Subcategories require submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) in the online application system of the province of Saskatchewan, i.e. OASIS w.e.f. July 16.
It means the Saskatchewan will launch the periodic draws to select the top profiles from the pool and there won't be any first cum first served method of application intake, which used to benefit the applicants, who apply quickly. Most of the provinces are following the similar process for accepting applications. The expression of interest or EOI is not exactly an application sent to SINP (Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program), rather it is a way of demonstrating interest in a particular stream of SINP.
Also read- Saskatchewan has updated its In Demand Occupation List for Key SINP streams
Selection parameters
The profile sub submitted will be assessed based on key criteria, i.e. education and training, skilled work experience, language ability, age and applicant's connections to Saskatchewan's labour market. An applicant also need to have work experience in one of the In demand occupations List of Saskatchewan. An applicant need to score minimum 60 points out of 100 on the Saskatchewan point assessment grid. The top scoring applicants will get invitation to apply for provincial nomination from Saskatchewan.
Stepwise EOI process
Benefits of SINP
Here are key benefits of key ISW subcategories:
Need assistance to apply in SINP via new process
If you seek advice, assistance or support to apply in SINP via new EOI based process, you may get in touch with Visas avenue immigration experts by calling on Toll Free Number- 78-18-000-777. Alternatively, e-mail your queries to Visas Avenue e-mail id- info@visasavenue.com.
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