Saskatchewan’s new Expression of Interest System

Saskatchewan’s new Expression of Interest system for Express Entry, Occupations In-Demand sub-categories has more benefits that the previous first-come, first-served model.

The first-come, first-served model that was used for the international skilled worker sub-categories had prevented many qualified candidates from applying as they missed the date for submitting their applications.
The Occupations In-Demand sub-category is for eligible skilled workers who have the required amount of work experience in one of Saskatchewan’s in-demand occupations.
Applicants who are interested need to register a profile with the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). They are provided with a ranking score that is based on their answers to questions relating to work experience, education and English or French language proficiency, and a couple other factors.
Applicants who score 60 points on Saskatchewan’s assessment grating are entered into its pool of candidates for the Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand sub-category. Applicants who are selected are invited to apply for a provincial nomination through the usual draws.

IRCC launches Agri-Food Immigration Pilot

IRCC is launching a new 3-year economic immigration pilot that will fill labour shortages mainly in meat processing and mushroom production, within the agri-food sector.

The agriculture and agri-food industry are an important contributor to Canada’s economic growth and supports 1 in 8 jobs in Canada.
Meat processing and mushroom production industries have experienced constant difficulty in finding and keeping new employees over the past several years.
This new pilot aims to attract and retain workers by providing them with an opportunity to become permanent residents.
Temporary foreign workers with more than 12 months of Canadian work experience in some occupations be able to apply under this pilot program as of 2020.
The Agri-Food Immigration Pilot complements the Atlantic Immigration Pilot, the Provincial Nominee Program and the recently launched Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot.