Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit

All documents must be easy-to-read copies of the original documents. If it is not in English or French, you must submit:

• A copy of the original document.
• A copy of the English or French translation of the document.
• A copy of an affidavit from the translator, describing their translation ability.

Translators must be:

• Certified by a regulatory body, as required by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Translators must not be:

• A family member.
• A spouse.
• Anyone who works for or is preparing your application.

Be sure translations meet all federal requirements when you are applying for permanent residency.

If your documents are not clear, missing, or not translated into English or French, your application will be closed. A closed application cannot be re-opened or considered for second review. You will have to start a new application if you choose to re-apply.

You must fill out and attach these forms to your application:

1. Generic Application Form for Canada (principal applicant only).
2. Additional Family Information Form (a form completed by both the principal applicant and the spouse).
3. Schedule A - Background/Declaration (a form is required for the principal applicant and spouse).

If you have more than five dependants or children, you must provide this form:

• Additional Dependants/Declaration

If you have a common-law spouse, you must provide this form:

• Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union

If you are using an Immigration Representative, you must provide this form:

• Use of a Representative
• For more information, see Instructions for Use of a Representative

If your documents are not in English or French, you must provide translated documents with the original documents. Your translator must fill out this form to be attached to your application:

• Translator Affidavit

If you would like to designate an individual to contact the SINP on your behalf, you must provide this form:

• Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Individual

For help with filling out the federal forms, see these videos:

• Immigration and Citizenship Forms: The Basics
• Save Time: Send a Complete Application

For your application you need:

1. Temporary Work Permit

You must send a copy of a current, valid temporary work permit issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Most work permits issued by IRCC, either open or closed, will be accepted including Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) visas. Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders are not eligible to apply under this sub-category.

Refugee claimants in Canada who are claiming refugee status from the Government of Canada are not eligible to apply.

If IRCC has issued an open work permit to you and your spouse was the principal applicant in the work permit application, the SINP may request additional documentation. SINP staff will request proof that you and your spouse reside in Saskatchewan.

2. Work Experience Credentials

You must show that you have worked for at least six-months (780 hours) of full-time (30+ hours per week) work experience in the job with the employer that has provided you the Job Approval Letter, with a valid work permit. The work experience must be consecutive work experience.

Submit one or more:

• Letters from your employer(s) saying your job position, start date, length of employment, main duties.
• Copies of your paystubs that show the employers name, your position, and the hours worked.
• Records of employment.

Work experience that was conducted remotely is not eligible to be claimed as in-Saskatchewan work experience.

3. Job Offer Requirements

You must have a permanent full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer. The job must be in National Occupation Classification (NOC) TEER level "0", "1", "2", or "3"; or in a designated trade.

All positions must offer pay and working conditions that match Canadian standards.

The Letter of Offer must:

• Be addressed to the principal applicant.
• Say the job title, duties, wage, benefits, and company contact information.
• List the location of your job.
• Be issued on the company's letterhead.
• Be signed by the employer.

Your job offer must be approved by the SINP before you apply, or your application will be closed.

• Your employer must register online on the SINP Employer website to have your position assessed.
• Once the position is approved, your employer will get a Job Approval Letter that includes your position, name and NOC code.
• Send a copy of the SINP Job Approval Letter with your application.

4. Language Credentials

• If your job offer is in a NOC TEER level "4" or "5" designated trade you must provide valid language test results from a designated testing agency.
• You must have English or French language ability of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 4 or higher.
• Your test results cannot be more than two years old at the time of application.

The acceptable tests and equivalence to CLB 4 (minimum scores) are:

5. Identity and Civil Status Documents

You need to give these documents to confirm your identity and civil status:

• Birth Certificates that list both parents for:
  • You (the principal applicant).
  • Your spouse or common-law partner (if applicable).
  • Each dependent child.
• If you are married or widowed, you must include:
  • A marriage certificate.
  • A death certificate of your former spouse (if applicable).
• If you are in a common-law relationship you must include:
  • IMM 5409 Declaration of Common-Law Union.
  • Proof of at least one year of common-law relationship. Proof may include statements from a bank showing a joint account; a copy of your signed joint lease or mortgage; a copy of jointly-owned property, apart from your residence; a copy of bills made to both of you; or a copy of life insurance naming the other partner as the beneficiary.)
• If you or your spouse is divorced, you must include:
  • Final documents for all divorces.
  • Custody and child support documents (if applicable).
• Adoption papers for your dependent children who were adopted (if applicable).
• If you have dependent children, you must include:
  • A letter from the other parent stating that they are aware of your intention to immigrate to Canada (with or without the child/children) and that there are no custody or child support issues.
  • Proof of custody for the child/children and proof that you have legal authority to remove the child/children from your home country (if applicable).
• If you have dependent children that are not coming with you to Canada, you must include:
  • Their name, age and contact information (mailing and email address, and phone number).
  • The reason why each dependent is not coming, along with supporting documents.

6. Passports

Your passport must be valid from application through to permanent residency. You will need to include copies of pages in your passport that show the passport number, date of issue, expiry date, photo, name and place of birth for:

• You (the principal applicant).
• Your spouse or common-law partner (if applicable).
• All dependent children accompanying you to Canada (if applicable).

If you live in a country that is different from your nationality, please include a copy of your visa for the country.

7. Proof of Residency (if applicable)

If you are claiming work experience from inside Saskatchewan, you must submit proof of residency with your application:

• Saskatchewan Health Card;
• Saskatchewan driver's licence or other ID issued by SGI.

The SINP may also ask for more information or documents as needed.

Applicants located outside of Saskatchewan whose work experience was conducted remotely are not eligible to claim this experience. 

8. Regulatory or Licensing Credentials (if applicable)

If you are planning to work a job that is regulated in Saskatchewan and requires a certification or licensing in Saskatchewan, you must obtain proof of eligibility to be licensed. Send this proof with your SINP application. To find out more on regulated occupations, see Regulated Occupations and Licensing Requirements.

If you plan to work in a health profession, you must apply under the SINP Health Profession sub-category.

Visit the Job Bank for more information on licensing, regulated and non-regulated jobs in Saskatchewan and Canada.