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Educational Credential Assessment

Saskatchewan claims to have the best educational credential assessment system

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According to Saskatchewan Immigration Minister Jeremy Harrison, Saskatchewan has the best Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) system in Canada. The province provides financial assistance of up to $6,000 to healthcare workers to upgrade or remediate their educational credentials, enabling them to work in their respective fields.  According to the latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), immigration to Saskatchewan is rising. Last year, the number of new permanent residents in the province increased by 97.6%, reaching a record-breaking 21,635.    Saskatchewan is using its advanced educational credential system to assist foreign nationals who immigrate to the province. This recognition for their international training enables them to secure employment more rapidly than in other regions of the country. There are guaranteed time frames, according to the provincial minister of immigration. By law, if you submit an application to a regulator, you must receive a response within 20 days if you are in Canada and 50 days if you are outside of Canada. If the response is “no,” you will know exactly why and how to correct the situation: “This is the course you need to take to have that credential recognized.”   Educational Credential Assessment System (ECAs) To ensure that your foreign degree, diploma, or certificate (or other forms of credential verification) is valid and equal to a Canadian one, you can use an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA). ECAs come in an array of types. You need an ECA in order to immigrate. Depending on the ECA’s type and/or issuing organization, you might be able to receive a different sort of ECA issued to you. ECAs can be used as part of an application to immigrate to Canada under the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program of the Express Entry system to show that a foreign national’s degree or diploma is valid and equivalent to a Canadian one.  But ECAs can also be important to foreign nationals once they enter Canada, helping them in showing to employers that they have the education required to obtain jobs in their fields and demonstrating to licensing organizations that they are qualified to practice their professions.   Where to get an ECA? The immigration department of Canada demands that each ECA be carried out by a designated organization or professional body, which afterward generates a report confirming that international education is equivalent to that in Canada. Each organization and professional body has a different processing timeline and cost.  There are five designated organizations eligible for ECA: Comparative Education Service – University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies. International Credential Assessment Service of Canada. World Education Services. International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS). International Credential Evaluation Service – British Columbia Institute of Technology.     Also, read the latest Canadian Immigration News: OTTAWA UPDATED IMMIGRATION INVENTORIES AND BACKLOGS THE RURAL AND NORTHERN IMMIGRATION PILOT MAY BECOME PERMANENT BRITISH COLUMBIA INVITED MORE CANDIDATES THROUGH THE BRITISH COLUMBIA PNP DRAWS   Want to know more details about “Saskatchewan claims to have the best educational credential assessment system” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associate

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Application Processing Times

Saskatchewan updated the Application Processing Times

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On April 10, 2023, Saskatchewan updated the Application Processing Times of various streams of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). Every quarter (every three months), the processing time is revised. It represents the average time required to process an application during that quarter. Each category’s time is measured in weeks. Processing times can change and are not always an accurate predictor for future applications.   SINP Application Processing Times 2023 The average time necessary to complete 80% of applications is given below. It measures from the time an application is received to when it gets processed.   According to the new data, in the first quarter of 2023,  In the International Skilled Worker category, the processing time in the Employment Offer stream was 4 weeks.  In the Occupation In-Demand and in the Express Entry streams – 17 weeks.  For the Tech Talent Pathway, the processing time was 2 weeks,  while for Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot, it was 5 weeks.  In the Saskatchewan Experience category, the processing time in the Existing Work Permit stream, Health Professionals, and International Students stream was 2 weeks.  For the Truck Drivers’ stream, the processing time was 1 week.  The SINP has not provided any information regarding the processing times for the Hospitality Workers stream.  In the Entrepreneur and Farm category, the processing time for the Entrepreneur Applications was 5 weeks.  For the Entrepreneur Nominations, it was 3 weeks.  The province has not provided any information regarding the processing times for the Farmers’ stream.  The Job Approval Process, the authorization for an employer to hire a foreign worker through the SINP, took 9 weeks for specified workers and 21 weeks for not specified workers.   About the SINP Immigration to Saskatchewan, Canada is made possible by the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) or Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program  You can apply to one of three SINP program categories: International Skilled Worker: for professionals looking for employment and a place to call home in Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Experience: Foreign nationals who already reside and/or work in Saskatchewan are recognized to have Saskatchewan Experience. Entrepreneur and Farm: For those who want to start a business or buy and operate a farm in Saskatchewan   Also, read the Canadian immigration latest news; SASKATCHEWAN INVITED UP TO 500 CANDIDATES UNDER THE SINP IRCC APPROVED 50 ENTREPRENEUR APPLICATIONS THROUGH THE START-UP VISA PROGRAM IN JANUARY 2023 MANITOBA ISSUED 566 INVITATIONS THROUGH THE NEW MPNP DRAW   Want to know more details about “Saskatchewan updated the Application Processing Times“ you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associate

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On March 2, 2023, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) conducted the second invitation round in the Entrepreneur Program 2023. In this round, SINP invited 54 candidates, four more than on January 5. This round's highest Expression of Interest (EOI) score was 135 points.  The average score was 95 points. The lowest score was 80. In 2023, Saskatchewan invited 525 candidates under all streams, including 104 entrepreneurs What is EOI in SINP?  The EOI is an expression of your interest in the SINP; it is not an application. By submitting information about your experience, assets, and a Company Formation Plan, you can express an interest in operating a business and residing in Saskatchewan (BEP). Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will be accepted to the candidate pool for the EOI. EOIs are scored and ranked after submission using the Points Grid. Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Program  The Saskatchewan Entrepreneur stream is one of the streams of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and is operated by the province of Saskatchewan. This stream is designed for senior business managers or experienced business owners who want to live in Saskatchewan. Skilled applicants need to start a new business or buy an established business where they take part in day-to-day management duties. The entrepreneur may be nominated for permanent resident status after operating a Saskatchewan business for at least 6 months. Want to know more details about “Saskatchewan invited 54 business candidates under the Entrepreneur Program” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

Saskatchewan invited 54 business candidates under the Entrepreneur Program

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On March 2, 2023, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) conducted the second invitation round in the Entrepreneur Program 2023. In this round, SINP invited 54 candidates, four more than on January 5. This round’s highest Expression of Interest (EOI) score was 135 points.  The average score was 95 points. The lowest score was 80. In 2023, Saskatchewan invited 525 candidates under all streams, including 104 entrepreneurs   What is EOI in SINP?  The EOI is an expression of your interest in the SINP; it is not an application. By submitting information about your experience, assets, and a Company Formation Plan, you can express an interest in operating a business and residing in Saskatchewan (BEP). Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will be accepted to the candidate pool for the EOI. EOIs are scored and ranked after submission using the Points Grid.   Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Program  The Saskatchewan Entrepreneur stream is one of the streams of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and is operated by the province of Saskatchewan. This stream is designed for senior business managers or experienced business owners who want to live in Saskatchewan. Skilled applicants need to start a new business or buy an established business where they take part in day-to-day management duties. The entrepreneur may be nominated for permanent resident status after operating a Saskatchewan business for at least 6 months.   Want to know more details about “Saskatchewan invited 54 business candidates under the Entrepreneur Program” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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Saskatchewan Entrepreneur program

50 candidates invited under Saskatchewan Entrepreneur program

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50 candidates were invited under the Saskatchewan Entrepreneur program the first invitation round in the Entrepreneur Program 2023. On January 5, 2023, conducted by the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).  In this round, SINP invited 50 candidates.    This round’s highest Expression of Interest (EOI) score was 130 points. The average score was 95 points. The lowest score was 80, and those applicants were invited to apply only if they scored a CLB level of 6 or higher in English or French.  The table below displays the first EOI Draw of 2023 scores and a number of invitation selections. Date Lowest Score    Average Score   Highest Score     Total Invitations January 5, 2023   80 95 130 50   In 2022, Saskatchewan invited 10,903 candidates, including 325 entrepreneurs.   Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Program  For people and families who wish to start, buy, or partner in a business in Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Program offers a path to Canadian immigration. The Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Program could be a good fit for you if you are passionate about the business opportunities in Saskatchewan. An applicant can get a temporary work permit through the Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Program in order to start or buy a business in Saskatchewan and migrate there. The applicant may then submit an application for provincial nomination and subsequently for Canadian permanent residence status after the business has been operating successfully for six months.   What is the Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Category Process? The following steps are involved in the Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Category process: Submission of an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the SINP. Submission of an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the SINP. The EOI of a candidate is decided based on points. During each draw, the candidates with the most points are selected. The number selected is decided on the needs of the program. Applications are processed in the order they are received after candidates are invited to submit them. Establishment for business. Nomination.   No application receives preferential treatment under the SINP. All applicants must fulfill the requirements of the program. The SINP does not sponsor any businesses or initiatives established in Saskatchewan.   What is the Expression of Interest (EOI) System? The EOI is a signal of your interest in the SINP; it is not an application. By submitting information about your background, assets, and Business Establishment Plan, you can express interest in operating a business and residing in Saskatchewan (BEP). Those who meet the criteria will be accepted to the EOI candidate pool. EOIs are graded and ranked after they are sent using the Points Grid.   Before you submit your EOI, You must meet the entry requirements and finish the points assessment grid in order to submit an EOI to the SINP.   To find out more details about “The Saskatchewan Entrepreneur program And about candidates Invited under the first EOI draw of 2023” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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SINP Application Processing Times

SINP Application Processing Times updated

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On January 4, 2022, Saskatchewan updated the  SINP application processing times of various streams of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program. According to the new data, in the fourth quarter of 2022, in the International Skilled Worker category, the processing time in the Employment Offer stream was 1 week, in the Occupation In-Demand stream – 8 weeks, and in the Express Entry stream – 9 weeks.    In the Saskatchewan Experience category, the processing time in the Existing Work Permit stream, International Students stream, and the Truck Drivers stream was 1 week. The SINP has not provided any information regarding the processing times for the Health Professionals and Hospitality Workers streams. In the Entrepreneur and Farm categories, the processing time for the Entrepreneur Applications was 2 weeks, while for the Entrepreneur Nominations, it was 4 weeks. The province has not provided any information regarding the processing times for the Farmers’ stream. The Job Approval Process, the authorization for an employer to hire a foreign worker through the SINP, took 8 weeks for specified workers and 13 weeks for not specified workers.   SINP Application Processing Times Each quarter, the processing time is updated (every three months). It displays how long it usually takes to finish an application throughout that quarter. For each category, the duration is indicated in weeks. Processing times are not always a reliable indicator for upcoming applications because they may fluctuate. An application’s processing time is calculated starting from the time it is first received. Anomalies are removed from averages, and typically comprise up the fastest and slowest 10% of applications, accordingly.   What is SINP? There is a way to immigrate to Canada known as the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). The SINP is only one of the criteria to become a permanent resident of Saskatchewan. All selected candidates are required to submit a residency application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Canadian Immigration Commission. Through the SINP, the Saskatchewan Province: invites non-Canadians who want to make Saskatchewan home to submit residency applications. successfully considers candidates to the Canadian government for permanent residency. The province has three different categories for its immigration streams: Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker. Saskatchewan Experience. Saskatchewan Entrepreneur and Farm.   To find out more details about “SINP Application Processing Times updated” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023  Gunness & Associate

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Saskatchewan invited

Saskatchewan invited 35 candidates under the SINP

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Saskatchewan invited 35 candidates under the SINP on November 8, 2022, Saskatchewan conducted new rounds of invitations in the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). In the Express Entry category, Saskatchewan issued 10 ITAs.    Another 21 invitations were issued to the Occupations In-Demand category candidates. The lowest score in both categories was 69 points, 12 points fewer than in the previous draw. In addition, the SINP also invited 4 Ukrainian candidates with a minimum score of 64. All invited candidates had Educational Credential Assessments.    In this draw, Saskatchewan invited candidates under 6 different NOCs. This year, Saskatchewan has already invited 9,800 candidates.   Latest Saskatchewan Expression of Interest Draw: Draw date Category Minimum score Invites issued         Remarks November 8, 2022 Occupations In-Demand 69 21 EOI selection had the following classification numbers: 3122,3143,3215,3216,3234,4151 November 8, 2022 Express Entry 69 10 EOI selections had the following classification numbers: 3122,3143,3215,3216,3234,4151 November 8, 2022 64 4 Invited candidates listed country of residence as Ukraine. Total 35   To find out more details about “Saskatchewan invited 35 candidates under the SINP”  you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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