International Skilled Worker: Saskatchewan Express Entry
This sub-category is for skilled workers who are in the federal Express Entry pool and meet Saskatchewan's points and occupation requirements. Selected candidates receive a provincial nomination worth 600 additional CRS points. Candidates apply through the SINP expression of interest system using their Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.
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The official SINP EOI page states there are no scheduled EOI draws at this time; the most recent published EOI selection for this sub-category was on September 12, 2024.
Status
Job offer
How you apply
Key requirements
| Education | Post-secondary education or training comparable to at least one year of Canadian education and related to the intended occupation; an ECA is required for education completed outside Canada. |
| Language | Language test results must meet the federal Express Entry requirements for the candidate's federal program. |
| Work experience | Skilled professionals: 1 year of experience in the past 10 years; tradespeople: 2 years in the past 5 years; Canadian Experience Class candidates: 1 year in Canada in the past 3 years. |
| Job offer | Not required |
| Ties to the province | Must be accepted into the IRCC Express Entry pool with a valid profile number and job seeker code; settlement funds and a settlement plan are required. |
| How you apply | Through the federal Express Entry pool |
| Points system | SINP point assessment grid |
| Money — funds, net worth, investment | Proof of settlement funds is required (amount depends on family size). |
Summary only — requirements change and details decide real cases. Always confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/live-in-saskatchewan/by-immigrating/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/browse-sinp-programs/applicants-international-skilled-workers/international-skilled-worker-saskatchewan-express-entry (this record was verified against that source on 23 Oct 2026). This page is general information, not legal or immigration advice.
Tools for this program
CRS Calculator
Express Entry candidates are ranked by CRS — calculate yours on the current IRCC grid.
Draw archive
Every Express Entry round since 2015, with cut-offs for this program's category.
Improve your score
See exactly which factors are costing you points and what each improvement is worth.
Score yourself on the Saskatchewan grid
The published points calculator for this province — and the program matcher, which checks this program against your profile.
Not sure this is your program?
Answer a few questions and get a free eligibility assessment from a licensed consultant.
How long will it take?
Current IRCC processing-time estimates, recorded daily.