SINP INTERNATIONAL SKILLED WORKER: POINTS ASSESSMENT GRID
A minimum score of 60 points out of 100 is needed to apply under an SINP International Skilled Worker (ISW) sub-category.
The following areas are used to determine whether you qualify for an International Skilled Worker sub-category. Points that you claim will be confirmed using your submitted documents. You may only claim points once for each section.
Please view the “Required Documents” section for your sub-category to see a list of all documents needed to support your points assessment.
I: LABOUR MARKET SUCCESS
A: EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Master’s or Doctorate degree
23
University Bachelor’s Degree (minimum 3 year program)
20
Trade Certification (equivalent to Saskatchewan journey person and approved by the [Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Commission](http://saskapprenticeship.ca/))
20
Degree, diploma or certificate (minimum 2 year program)
15
Degree, diploma or certificate (minimum 1 year program of study, or equivalent to a trade certificate.
12
B: SKILLED WORK EXPERIENCE
a) In the 5 year period prior to application submission date
5 years
10
4 years
8
3 years
6
2 years
4
1 year
2
b) In the 6-10 year period prior to application submission date
5 years
5
4 years
4
3 years
3
2 years
2
Less than 1 year
0
C: LANGUAGE ABILITY
Check [IRCC’s website](http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/language/charts.asp) to convert your IELTS, CELPIP or TEF scores to CLB 4 through 10.
CLB 8 and higher
20
CLB 7
18
CLB 6
16
CLB 5
14
CLB 4
12
English or French speaker without language test results
0
D: AGE
< 18 years
0
18 – 21 years
8
22 – 34 years
12
35 – 45 years
10
46 – 50 years
8
> 50 years
0
MAXIMUM POINTS FOR FACTOR I
70
II: CONNECTION TO SASKATCHEWAN LABOUR MARKET & ADAPTABILITY
Points are available for having a strong connection to the Saskatchewan labour market, which shows a genuine intent and ability to successfully settle and economically establish in Saskatchewan as a permanent resident.
High skilled employment offer from a Saskatchewan employer
30
Close family relative in Saskatchewan
(The applicant or accompanying spouse has a family relative that is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Saskatchewan. This includes: parent, sibling, grandparent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, cousin and step-family members or in-laws of the same relationships. The family members in Saskatchewan must meet the requirements as listed under “Required Documents” for your ISW sub-category)
20
Past work experience in Saskatchewan
(A minimum of at least 12 months of work in the past five years on a valid work permit)
5
Past student experience in Saskatchewan
(A minimum of one full-time academic year of study at a recognized Saskatchewan post-secondary education institution on a valid study permit)
In order for you to receive 20 points for having a relative who is currently residing in Saskatchewan, that relative would need to have lived here for at least 12 months.