Saskatchewan has launched two new immigration pathways under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) to address labor shortages in the agricultural and healthcare sectors. Agriculture and Health Talent pathways are designed to attract skilled workers to meet the province’s growing needs.
The Agriculture Talent Pathway targets foreign workers with experience in farming and related occupations. Applicants must have at least one year of full-time work experience within the past three years or six months of continuous employment with a Saskatchewan-based employer who has issued a job approval letter.
To qualify, candidates must meet basic educational requirements and score at least Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 in language tests.
In contrast, the Health Talent Pathway is focused on healthcare professionals. Applicants must demonstrate six months of full-time work experience (780 hours) with a Saskatchewan employer offering a job approval letter. They must also meet the minimum language requirement of CLB 5 in English or French.
Both pathways are open to individuals living outside Canada or those with legal status in the country, though refugee claimants are not eligible. The Health Talent Pathway also offers the potential for Express Entry applicants to qualify for permanent residency under the non-Express Entry sub-category, with an expected processing time of six months or less.
These new immigration initiatives are part of Saskatchewan’s broader effort to bolster its workforce by attracting skilled talent to sectors facing significant shortages, ensuring long-term economic stability and growth.
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