Saskatchewan immigration news

Here are some recent Saskatchewan immigration news updates:

Latest Immigration Draw Results

• On February 24, 2023, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) issued 444 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. The draw included candidates in the Express Entry, Occupation In-Demand, and Skilled Worker categories.
• On February 17, 2023, the SINP issued 444 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. The draw included candidates in the Express Entry, Occupation In-Demand, and Skilled Worker categories.

New Immigration Streams

• In January 2023, the Saskatchewan government launched a new immigration stream for international graduates of Saskatchewan universities. The International Graduate Entrepreneur (IGE) stream is designed to attract entrepreneurs who have graduated from a Saskatchewan university and want to start a business in the province.
• In December 2022, the SINP launched a new stream for international students who have completed a diploma or certificate program in Saskatchewan. The International Student Diploma/Certificate (ISDC) stream is designed to attract students who have gained skills and experience in Saskatchewan and want to stay in the province.

Changes to Immigration Streams

• In January 2023, the SINP made changes to its Express Entry stream, including increasing the minimum language proficiency level for French and English to CLB 7. The program also now requires candidates to have a minimum of one year of work experience in their field.
• In December 2022, the SINP made changes to its Occupation In-Demand stream, including increasing the minimum language proficiency level for French and English to CLB 7. The program also now requires candidates to have a minimum of one year of work experience in their field.

Immigration Targets

• In November 2022, the Saskatchewan government announced its immigration targets for 2023, including a goal of nominating 14,000 new permanent residents for Canada.
• In October 2022, the SINP announced its immigration targets for 2022, including a goal of nominating 13,000 new permanent residents for Canada.

Other Immigration News

• In February 2023, the Saskatchewan government launched a new program to attract and retain international students who have completed their studies in the province. The program, called the Saskatchewan International Student Retention Program, offers financial incentives and other benefits to international students who choose to stay in Saskatchewan after graduation.
• In January 2023, the SINP launched a new online application portal for international students who want to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. The new portal is designed to make the application process faster and more efficient.

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