Saskatchewan

Processing times vary based on the category. For the International Skilled Worker Category, processing times range from over 30 weeks for the Express Entry and Occupation in Demand subcategories to just 4 weeks for the Employment Offer subcategory. Processing times for the Saskatchewan Experience Category are typically 1-2 weeks, while for the Entrepreneur and Farm Category and the International Graduate Entrepreneur Category, it's around 14 weeks.

Yes, you can immigrate to Saskatchewan without an Express Entry profile unless you're applying through the Express Entry subcategory under the International Skilled Worker category.

Occupations in-demand are those not on the province’s Excluded Occupation List, eligible for the Occupation In-Demand subcategory.

Various categories cater to different situations: Skilled workers abroad through the International Skilled Worker Category, foreign workers already in Saskatchewan via the Saskatchewan Experience Category, entrepreneurs aiming to operate businesses or farming operations through the Entrepreneur and Farm Category, and international graduates of Saskatchewan institutions through the International Graduate Entrepreneur Category.

While a score of 60 out of 100 is the minimum requirement on the Points Assessment Grid for the International Skilled Worker category, additional requirements regarding language skills, education, work experience, licensure, and settlement funds must be met.