This stream is for skilled workers who:

• Have been working full-time in Saskatchewan for at least six months. And have a temporary work permit as a:
  • Physician
  • Nurse
  • Other health professional
• Meet the SINP criteria.

Physicians

This sub-category is for Physicians who want to apply for permanent residency and:

• Have the schooling and professional qualifications to work in the province
• Meet the SINP criteria for nomination.

Eligibility

To qualify you must:

• Have a valid work permit issued by IRCC
• Have practiced as a physician in Saskatchewan for at least six months.
• Have a permanent, full-time job offer that is:
  • Issued by a provincial health authority or the health education institution where you are currently working.
  • Verified with documents that describe your permanent arrangement to practice medicine in Saskatchewan.
• Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.

The SINP will also obtain a letter of support from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CoPSS). The letter must state your type of licence, expiry date, and CoPSS’ support for you to become a permanent resident in Saskatchewan.

You may also be asked for a letter from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada stating that you are licensed in a particular specialty.

Nurses

This sub-category is for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Psychiatric Nurses or Registered Nurses (RN) who want to apply for permanent residency and:

• Have the schooling and professional qualifications to work here.
• Meet the SINP criteria for nomination.

Eligibility

To qualify you must:

• Have a valid work permit issued by IRCC.
• Have practiced as a nurse in Saskatchewan for at least six months.
• Have a permanent, full-time job offer from:
  • The Saskatchewan Health Authority.
  • The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency.
  • Another publicly funded health employer.
• Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.

The SINP will confirm with the appropriate licensing body that you have an unrestricted licence to practice in Saskatchewan.

Other health professionals

This sub-category is for health professionals who want to apply for permanent residency and:

• Are currently working in a health job supported by the appropriate regional health authority, licensing body, or employer.
• Are in the NOC level “A”, “B”, “C” or “O”.
• Have at least one year of post-secondary school or job training.
• Meet the SINP criteria for nomination.

Eligibility

To qualify you must:

• Have a valid work permit issued by IRCC.
• Have practiced as a nurse in Saskatchewan for at least six months.
• Have a permanent, full-time job offer from:
  • The Saskatchewan Health Authority.
  • The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency.
  • Another publicly funded health employer.
• Have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter.
• Have a minimum language score of CLB 4 if your job offer is in a NOC “C” occupation.
• Have proof of eligibility for Saskatchewan licensure if your occupation is regulated in Saskatchewan and requires certification or licensure.

The SINP will also obtain:

• A letter of support from the appropriate licensing body.
• A letter of support from your employer that states your job was posted as per the relevant collective agreement and remains vacant.