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Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit
Summary:
The Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit stream is part of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) under the Saskatchewan Experience category. It is designed for foreign workers who are already working in Saskatchewan on a valid work permit and who have secured a permanent job offer from their employer.
This pathway allows eligible workers who have gained local work experience to apply for provincial nomination for permanent residence. Applicants must demonstrate that they have been working for their Saskatchewan employer for at least six months and intend to continue living and working in the province.
The program prioritizes certain sectors that support Saskatchewan’s economic needs, while some industries are subject to annual nomination limits.
This stream is intended for foreign workers who are already employed in Saskatchewan and want to transition to permanent residence through provincial nomination.
To qualify, applicants must:
Be working in Saskatchewan on a valid work permit
Have been employed by the same employer for at least six months
Receive a permanent full-time job offer
Obtain a SINP Job Approval Letter from their employer
Demonstrate their intention to live and work permanently in Saskatchewan
All nominees holding temporary work permits must continue residing in Saskatchewan while their permanent residence application is processed.
2026 Sector-Based Nomination Allocation
Saskatchewan allocates nominations based on the sector of employment. Understanding how your occupation is categorized is important because it affects how applications are accepted.
Priority Sectors
At least 50 percent of total nominations are reserved for workers in key industries.
These include:
Healthcare
Agriculture
Skilled Trades
Energy
Mining
Manufacturing
Technology
Workers in these sectors benefit from:
No intake window restrictions
No requirement to apply only when six months or less remain on the work permit
This means eligible workers can apply at any time once they meet the program requirements.
Capped Sectors
Some industries are subject to annual nomination limits and specific intake periods.
The capped sectors include:
Accommodation and Food Services – up to 15 percent of nominations
Trucking – up to 5 percent of nominations
Retail Trade – up to 5 percent of nominations
Employers in these sectors can submit job approval applications only during scheduled intake windows, typically held in January, March, May, July, September, and November.
In addition, workers in these sectors generally need six months or less remaining on their work permit when the job approval application is submitted.
Other Sectors
Workers employed in sectors outside the priority or capped categories benefit from more flexibility.
For these occupations:
Applications are not limited to intake windows
There is no requirement regarding remaining work permit validity
Eligibility Requirements
You may qualify for this stream if you meet the following requirements.
1. Job Offer
You must have a permanent full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer.
The job must be in:
TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupations, or
A designated skilled trade
Workers holding certain work permits may also apply with jobs in TEER 4 or 5 occupations.
2. Valid Work Permit
You must hold a valid work permit issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Accepted permits include:
Labour Market Impact Assessment supported work permits
Francophone Mobility work permits
Canada Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel work permits
Individuals with other types of work permits may only apply if their occupation falls within TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 or a designated trade.
Open spousal work permit holders are not eligible under this stream.
3. Work Experience in Saskatchewan
Applicants must have completed at least six months of full-time work experience with the employer offering the permanent job.
This must include:
At least 780 hours of paid employment
A minimum of 30 hours per week
Work performed under a valid eligible work permit
The experience must be continuous and consecutive.
4. Job Approval Letter
Your employer must obtain a Job Approval Letter from the SINP.
The employer must:
Register the position through the SINP employer portal
Have the position approved by the program
Provide you with the official Job Approval Letter
You must submit this letter when applying.
6. Language Requirement
If your job offer is in a TEER 4 or TEER 5 occupation, you must demonstrate language proficiency of at least:
Canadian Language Benchmark level 4
Accepted language tests include:
IELTS General Training
CELPIP General
PTE Core
TEF Canada
TCF Canada
Language test results must be less than two years old at the time of application.
7. Licensing Requirements
If your occupation is regulated in Saskatchewan, you must provide proof that you are eligible for licensing or certification.
Examples include certain skilled trades and regulated professions.
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Application Process
Applicants must apply online through the SINP portal.
Step 1: Secure a Job Offer
Obtain a permanent full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer.
Step 2: Employer Applies for Job Approval
Your employer must:
Register the job position with the SINP
Submit the job for approval
Receive a Job Approval Letter
The employer then provides this letter to you.
Step 3: Gain Six Months of Work Experience
Work for the employer who issued the job offer for at least six months under a valid work permit.
Step 4: Prepare Required Documents
You must gather documentation that confirms:
Identity and civil status
Work experience in Saskatchewan
Job offer details
Language ability (if required)
Valid work permit
Passport and residency documents
All documents must be clear copies. Documents not in English or French must be translated by a certified translator.
Step 5: Submit the Online Application
Create an account in the SINP portal and:
Complete all required forms
Upload scanned documents in PDF format
Submit the application electronically
Incomplete applications may be closed and must be submitted again with all required documents.
Required Documents
Applicants must provide documents to confirm their eligibility.
Key documents typically include:
Work Authorization
Copy of a valid temporary work permit
Proof of Work Experience
Evidence confirming six months of employment, such as:
Employer reference letters
Pay stubs
Records of employment
Job Offer Documentation
Official Job Approval Letter from SINP
Job offer letter outlining position, duties, salary, and work location
Language Test Results
Required if the job is in TEER 4 or 5.
Identity and Civil Status Documents
Examples include:
Birth certificates
Marriage or divorce documents
Documentation for dependent children
Passports
Copies of passport pages showing:
Identity information
Issue and expiry dates
Photo and personal details
Proof of Saskatchewan Residency
Examples may include:
Saskatchewan health card
Saskatchewan driver’s licence or provincial identification
Licensing Documentation (If Applicable)
If your occupation is regulated, proof of eligibility for provincial licensing must be included.
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I’m Rashid Ali, a Licensed Canadian Immigration Consultant, having a designation of RCIC (Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant) from the College of Citizenship & Immigration Consultants of Canada or CICC (Previously known as ICCRC). CICC is the official regulator of immigration consultants in Canada. I’m also a member of the Canadian Association for Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC).